Endeavor Nigeria is pleased to announce that Catalysing Conversations 2024 will be held on October 3, 2024 at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos. This year’s summit will focus on the theme “Building Bridges: Co-creating a Unified Ecosystem” and will bring together influential entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors, and policy makers from around the world.
Catalysing Conversations 2024 promises a full day of engaging activities, including powerful mainstage sessions, expert-led masterclasses, mentored speed dating events, and valuable networking opportunities.
The summit will include prominent guests such as Adrian Garcia-Aranhos – President of Endeavor, Dr. Bosun Tijani – Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Michelle Wanjiku – Director of Endeavor Catalyst Africa, Bolaji Balogun – CEO and Chairman of the Board. There will also be speakers. , Chapel Hill Denham, Ileayo Oladunjoy – Managing Director and CEO, Endeavor Nigeria Ltd., Tayo Oviosu – Founder and Group CEO, Paga Ltd., Razak Ahmed – CEO and Co-founder, Cowrywise Ltd.
Other speakers include Jude Chiemeka – CEO, Nigeria Exchange Limited, Peter Nyonjo – Founder, Selous Group, Obi Emetalom – CEO & Co-Founder, Zone, Dar Ajenne – Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited. CEO, Yewande Adewusi – Includes Alitheia Chief Operating Officer. Capital, Ike Eze – Managing Partner, Beta.Ventures, Peter Oriaifo – Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Moniepoint, Chidi Iwuchukwu – Executive Director, RMB Nigeria, Kunle Osunkunle – Head, Corporate Banking, FSDH, Ridwan Olalere – CEO , LemFi, Toluwaleke Adenmosun – Senior Partner, Services, Verraki Partners, Inka Edu – Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Deepankar Rustagi – Founder & CEO, OmniRetail, Asim Egunjobi – Managing Partner, Octerra Capital.
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These leaders provide fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to foster innovation and address challenges within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“At Endeavor Nigeria, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change,” said Ileyomide Oladunjoy, Managing Director of Endeavor Nigeria. “Catalysing Conversations 2024 is more than just an event; it is a platform where ideas come together and relationships are built, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are excited to welcome them to Lagos and look forward to the impactful conversations and connections that will emerge from this summit.”
Endeavor is the world’s leading community of influential entrepreneurs. Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global organization with a mission to unlock the transformative power of entrepreneurship by selecting, supporting and investing in the world’s top founders.
Today, Endeavor’s network spans 42 markets and supports more than 2,589 entrepreneurs leading 1,585 companies. Their companies have combined revenues of more than US$42 billion and create more than 3.9 million jobs. Endeavor’s unique entrepreneur-first model and network of trust provide a platform for founders to dream big, scale, and pass it on to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Endeavor launched its Nigeria office in 2018 to select the best founders of scale-up and growth stage companies who recognize the responsibility of increasing their influence and paying it forward in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. , is intended to support. In Nigeria, Endeavor aims to select between four and six companies per year, with 33 Endeavor Nigerian entrepreneurs currently leading 16 companies in the portfolio.
In 2023, Endeavor companies in Nigeria had revenues of more than $573 million and were responsible for the employment of more than 183,000 people.
Catalysing Conversations 2024 by Endeavor: How to register
Catalysing Conversations 2024 will feature thought-provoking mainstage sessions with industry leaders, in-depth masterclasses offering practical insights and strategies, a unique mentoring speed dating event where entrepreneurs can connect with experienced mentors, It will feature numerous networking opportunities to connect with peers and the industry. Work with experts and potential partners to foster collaboration and growth.
Endeavor Nigeria invites all entrepreneurs, business leaders and stakeholders to join this transformative experience.
To secure your spot, register now at endeavornigeria.events.
