Speakers

Osaretin Okao, widely known as “The Food Biz Doctor,” is a prominent Nigerian hospitality consultant and business coach specializing in the food industry. She is the Managing Director of Food Bizz Support Services, a consultancy firm that provides strategic business development, waste minimization, and profit optimization solutions for food entrepreneurs (foodpreneurs). Okao is also a …

Zinat Raji serves as the Head of Strategy and Chief of Staff at Shell Energy, focusing on strategic and operational support, as well as leading various teams to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency. In addition, Zinat is the Director at Founder Institute and has held the position of Head of Strategic Projects and Chief …

Dami Oguntunde is a Nigerian edtech entrepreneur, executive coach, and serves as the Senior Pastor of The PowerPoint Tribe. He is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Harde Business School (often referred to as the Hardeverse), an interactive online platform for professional development. As CEO, Oguntunde leads a platform that gamifies higher education in …

Ifedy Ralph Eze, Esq is a highly accomplished and driven individual whose passion lies at the intersection of law, technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. He is recognised as a passionate ecosystem builder with strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. As a strategic thinker and problem-solver, Ifedy has been instrumental in the development and implementation of various …

Oluchi “Tobex” Tobe-Chukwu is a highly respected Nigerian sports media professional, football administrator, and women’s football advocate.   Popularly known as Tobex, she is the Chief Football Writer & Executive Director of TobexMediaServices,  a platform committed to quality football journalism, strategic sports communication, and media services.    A former footballer herself,  Oluchi’s passion for the …

Cossi Achille Arouko is a Beninese entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is the founder and CEO of fintech startup Bujeti. Bujeti is a finance control center for African businesses, offering an all-in-one platform for expense management, automated payments, multi-currency corporate cards, budgeting, invoicing, and bank connectivity, helping SMEs gain clarity and control over their finances. …

Kayode Bolaji is a renowned international peace and security expert, trauma counsellor, policy strategist, and development practitioner. Key Leadership Roles: Founder, Peace Building Development Consult & Peace Building Development Foundation Secretary, National Stakeholders Committee on Peaceful & Violence-Free Elections Course Director, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Course Director, Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies …

Nneka Jethro-Iruobe is a seasoned Human Resources leader who recently concluded a long-term tenure at KPMG Nigeria, where she serves as an Associate Director in the People & Change (HR Advisory Services) unit. She is widely known as “The Happy Employee Coach,” a brand through which she advocates for workplace satisfaction and financial literacy for …

Born in the United Kingdom, James Kalu Omokwe is a visionary Nigerian filmmaker who transitioned from being a face on screen to a master behind the lens. His journey began at the University of Lagos, where he pivoted from Urban Planning to follow his passion for Creative Arts, later refining his craft at the New York Film Academy. …

Erem Emeka Nehemiah, popularly known as Ajebo D Comedian, is one of Nigeria’s most influential voices in comedy and animation. A seasoned entertainer with over two decades of experience, Ajebo has redefined family-friendly content across Africa by blending sharp humor, storytelling, and cultural pride into animated experiences that resonate globally. As the founder and CEO …