Guests & Speakers

Guests & Speakers

Meet the visionary leaders and innovators driving change. Our guest speakers, from industry pioneers to thought leaders, are set to inspire, challenge, and ignite fresh perspectives throughout the event.

  • His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR)

    President, Commander-In-Chief of The Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    Guest of Honour

  • His Excellency, Kashim Shettima (GCON)

    Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    Guest of Honour

  • Tony Elumelu 

    Chairman, Heirs Holdings Group & Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation

    Keynote Speaker

  • Hakeem Belo-Osagie

    Chairman, Metis Capital Partners 

    Keynote speaker

  • Hon. (Dr) Doris Uzoka-Anite

    Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria

    Speaker

  • Charles Odii

    Director General/CEO, SMEDAN

    Host, Speaker & Panelist

  • Hon. Wale Edun

    Minister of Finance of Nigeria

    Speaker

  • Bashir Adeniyi Adewale (MFR)

    Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service

    Panelist

  • Dr. Olasupo Olusi

    Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry

    Panelist

  • Jonathan Ortmans

    President, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)

    Panelist

  • Aisha Rimi

    CEO, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

    Panelist

  • Zaccheus Adelabu Adedeji

    Executive Chairman,Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

    Panelist

  • Abba Abubakar Aliyu

    MD/CEO Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

    Panelist

  • Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke

    Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria

    Panelist

  • Khalil Suleiman Halilu

    Executive Vice Chairman/CEO NASENI

    Panelist

  • Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN

    Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission

    Panelist

  • Otunba Francis Meshioye

    President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)

    Panelist

  • Shafiu Adamu Yauri

    Registrar, Trademarks, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria

    Panelist

  • Arese Ugwu

    Author & Producer, The Smart Money Woman

    Panelist

  • Ekemini Francis

    CEO, Ekemprofits Consulting Ltd.

    Masterclass Facilitator

  • Nelly Agbogu

    Founder, NaijaBrandChick

    Panel Moderator

  • Olusegun Olutayo

    Senior Trade Expert and Lead, Trade Enablement at the Presidential, National Action Committee on AfCFTA

    Panelist

  • Chude Jideonwo

    Co-founder, Red Africa | Director, #ChudeExplains

    Masterclass Facilitator

  • Japheth Omojuwa

    Founder & Chief Strategist, The Alpha Reach

    Panel Moderator

  • Barrister Dele Oye

    President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Mines (NACCIMA)

    Panel Moderator

  • Osas Ighodaro

    Actress, Television Host and Philanthropist

    Panelist

  • Kehinde Ogundare

    Country Manager, Zoho

    Panelist