Doing business in nigeria conference 2024
THEME:
Sustainable
Transformations:
Innovating For Growth
DBNC was established in 2021 by Linda Uneze the managing partner of Maurice Xandra Solutions. This platform was created to promote experience sharing among business professionals in a bid to equip potential investors, entrepreneurs.
Major Partner:
2024 Conference Highlights
1 Business Pitch for Grant
2 Panel Discussions
4 Keynote Addresses
2024 DBNC CONFERENCE
Panel Sessions
Session One
Doing Business in Nigeria: The Opportunities, Challenges, and Realities
Session Two
Catalysts for Success: Strategic Business Growth Approaches
2024 Keynotes Address
The three impactful keynote presentations, covered these topics: “The Challenges, Opportunities, and Realities”, “Navigating Nigeria’s Business Frontier”, “The Economic Impact of Empowering Female Entrepreneurs”
The Doing Business in Nigeria Conference 2024 was a powerful platform for fostering dialogue, promoting forward-thinking ideas, and fueling investment among entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. By focusing on sustainable transformations, the conference opened doors for strategic partnerships that will propel Nigeria’s economy toward long-term prosperity, empowering both local businesses and the broader African economy.
The theme of the conference, “Sustainable Transformations: Innovation for Growth, ” was carefully selected to reflect the innovation and resilience required to thrive in Nigeria’s ever-evolving market. The convener set the stage for the conference by highlighting the critical role of innovative strategies in responding to the shifting challenges and opportunities in Nigeria. Acknowledging the fast-paced changes within the Nigerian business environment, she emphasized that companies must embrace unconventional approaches to overcome obstacles and harness their growth potential.
The Doing Business in Nigeria Conference 2024 reaffirmed its status as a premier gathering for entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders eager to navigate Nigeria’s evolving business landscape. The Convener, Linda Uneze, Managing Partner of Maurice Xandra Solutions, set the stage with her opening remarks, underscoring the significance of sustainable transformation and innovation for business growth in an ever-changing environment. With the theme “Sustainable Transformations: Innovating for Growth,” the conference provided actionable insights and strategies for businesses aiming to drive impact and long-term success.
The various sessions of the conference centered on the challenges, opportunities, and realities of doing business in Nigeria. The impactful keynote presentations focused on “Navigating Nigeria’s Business Frontier” and “The Economic Impact of Empowering Female Entrepreneurs”. These discussions brought together seasoned industry leaders, including Wole Adeniyi, Binta Max-Gbinije, and Mitchel Elegbe. Every speaker emphasized on the topic and theme while delivering their expertise in a way that captured the attention of the audience till the end.
The event would be incomplete without the presence of our expert speakers in the panel sessions. With two panel sessions having 10 participants in total, this segment featured in-depth discussions on topics that include sustainable business practices, resilience amidst economic uncertainty, security’s impact on the business environment, and leveraging emerging technologies for SME growth. Each distinguished speaker didn’t withhold their knowledge and experience as they gave in-depth speeches. Under the first panel, we had speakers such as Yemi Keri, John Uwajumogu, Fola Akinrinola, Ibrahim Salau, and Chidi Iwuchukwu.
The second panel session discussed Catalysts for Success: Strategic Business Growth Approaches with Jane Egerton-Idehen, Dr. Tony Opkanachi, Ejiro Gray, and Chantelle Abdul as the speakers.
One of the conference highlights was the Business Pitch Segment, where four innovative enterprises pitched their solutions to a panel of esteemed judges. The pitch competition was sponsored by AA Foundation of AA Holdings in partnership with DBNC Ltd. We had Paul Onwuanibe, Hansatu Adegbite, and Ayo Adegboye as the judges assess each pitch based on innovation, scalability, and market impact. After a competitive session, Scratop emerged as the winner, securing a #5 million grand prize for their groundbreaking business solution.
The Convener, Linda Uneze, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation as drivers of economic growth. She encouraged business leaders to embrace disruption, develop transformative solutions, and collaborate towards building a more prosperous Nigeria. The conference provided an invaluable platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and fostering strategic partnerships among participants, facilitating dialogue between business executives, policymakers, and investors.
Throughout the event, keynote speakers, panelists, judges, and sponsors all played an essential role in making the conference a success. Their expertise, thought leadership, and support sparked dynamic discussions and collaborative opportunities, helping participants explore actionable pathways for transforming their businesses. The audience, made up of aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors, actively engaged in the sessions gaining valuable insights on how to drive innovation and implement sustainable growth strategies in an ever-evolving market.
The Doing Business in Nigeria Conference 2024 successfully facilitated critical discussions on sustainable growth and innovative solutions for the Nigerian business ecosystem. The event provided attendees with the tools, connections, and strategies needed to thrive in an evolving business environment.
The conference concluded with a lively after-party sponsored by Guinness and Clarendale, fostering further networking opportunities in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. As businesses continue to navigate challenges and seek new avenues for growth, the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference 2024 served as a catalyst for shaping Nigeria’s economic future.
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