This event brings together women makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs for a multi-day experience focused on skills, wellbeing, and business growth. Designed as a hands-on and interactive space, the program combines workshops, talks, showcases, and networking opportunities that support women at every stage of their creative and professional journey.
Attendees can explore skill-building workshops through the Women Makers Studio, take part in creative and wellness sessions in the Creative and Wellness Lab, and gain practical business support in the Business Assistance Room, covering entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital tools, and pitching. Alongside these experiences, the Digital Marketplace highlights women-led products and businesses, offering visibility and real market access.
The program also features the Makers Conference, bringing together speakers and industry voices for conversations on creativity, enterprise, and opportunity, and culminates in the Makers Awards, celebrating outstanding women makers and entrepreneurs.
Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, improve your wellbeing, grow a business, discover women-made products, or connect with an inspiring community, this event offers practical tools, meaningful connections, and real opportunities—all in one place.
March 16th – 30th – Digital Marketplace
Showcasing women-led products and businesses.
March 28th – The Makers Conference
Talks, panels, and networking for women creators.
March 28th – Art Therapy (Creative & Wellness Lab)
Creative wellness activities for emotional wellbeing.
March 28th – Business Assistance Room
Business, finance, and digital skills training.
March 28th – Makers Award
Celebrating outstanding women makers.
The Women Makers Marketplace is a curated digital marketplace spotlighting exceptional women-owned product brands. The inaugural edition runs from March 8–30, 2026 in celebration of Women’s Month.
The Marketplace is open to women-owned product-based businesses in categories such as:
- Fashion
- Beauty
- Food
- Home
- Art
- Lifestyle
Applicants must have existing products ready for sale and the capacity to fulfill customer orders independently.
Makers are selected based on:
- Product quality
- Brand presentation
- Consistency and professionalism
- Alignment with the marketplace standards
Selection is limited and reviewed on a first-come basis. Only eligible makers will be contacted.
Yes. A ₦30,000 registration fee applies to selected makers only.
This fee covers:
- Dedicated marketplace listing
- Promotional inclusion
- Technical onboarding
- Campaign visibility during the March 8–30 run.
Applications are free.
Payment is only required after selection.
All customer payments go directly to the maker. The marketplace does not hold or process your funds.
Each maker is responsible for:
- Order fulfillment
- Packaging
- Delivery logistics
- Customer communication
Selected Makers receive:
- A dedicated storefront (bio, products, pricing)
- Promotional visibility across digital platforms
- Inclusion in curated marketplace campaigns
- Structured onboarding support before launch
Applications close on February 27, 2026 to allow time for onboarding ahead of the March 8 launch.
The marketplace goes live on the 8th of March and runs until the 30th of March, 2026.
Applications can be submitted via:
www.thewomenmakers.com/marketplace