Speakers
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR is a Nigerian politician who is the 16th and incumbent president of Nigeria. He was the governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, and senator for Lagos West in the Third Republic.
President of Nigeria and Grand Patron, A.Y.E
Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as governor of Ondo State since 2023. He previously served as deputy governor of Ondo State from 2021 to 2023 under Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He is a former commissioner of Niger Delta Development Commission.
Governor of Ondo State
Folorunso Alakija
Folorunso Alakija is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her success in the oil industry as the founder of Famfa Oil Limited. She is a prominent figure in African business and a notable advocate for education and women’s empowerment.
GMD, The Rose of Sharon Group
Max Zammit
Max Zammit is currently the Mayor of Ta’ Xbiex and former Government Spokesperson of the Ministry for Tourism in Malta where he served for almost 4 years. He is graduated in Masters in Business Administration at the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and is also graduated in Digital Marketing at the Digital Marketing Institute in Dublin and also graduated in Library and Information Studies at the University of Malta.
He also had a crucial role in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Malta, where he had the responsibility to form an integral part in the Malta Task Force through coordination with the foreign press. Max Zammit is involved in politics and is an Executive Member of the Labour Party of Malta and has represented the Councillors of the Labour Party for the past 5 years.
Max Zammit has worked for long years with St Patrick’s Residential Care, has served since 2015 in the ALS Malta Foundation Board of Directors and is a board member of the National Committee for the Strengthening of the Family.
He is now looking forward to support the Local Council Association, following the recent national councils election, in which he has been elected as a member on the Association Board representing the local councils of Malta and Gozo.
Mayor of Ta’ Xbiex and Vice President Eastern Region of Malta
Akinwumi Adesina
Akinwumi “Akin” Adesina CON is a Nigerian economist, who is currently serving as the President of the African Development Bank. He previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). He was elected as the President of the African Development Bank in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2020
President of the African Development Bank
CONFIRMED EVENT SPEAKERS
Jeff Hoffman
Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show.
In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more.
Jeff Hoffman
Chairman, Global Entrepreneurship Network
Vusi Thembekwayo
Vusi has carry many titles through his work building and transforming hundreds of businesses across Africa and the world. Venture capitalist, elite coach and mentor, keynote speaker and best-selling author of international acclaim, Vusi is in demand as a catalyst for business change.
His successful track record of partnering with C-Suite executives and entrepreneurs has drawn invitations to share his knowledge and expertise through 180 presentations on four continents and in 38 countries since 2015.
As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and blue-chip corporates across the world, Vusi has come to be one of the wealthiest young people in Africa and was the youngest African entrepreneur to grace the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. He has also appeared on CNBC, Bloomberg and Inc500.
Vusi Thembekwayo
Global Speaker, Award-winning Entrepreneur
Dr. Christina Rahm
Dr. Christina Rahm is a scientific researcher, published author with numerous publications, and a principal investigator with IRB’s, BOD’s, and research companies. She has researched and lectured globally for events and classes at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Cleveland Clinic, Wake Forest, Mayo Clinic, and Cornell, to name a few.
Dr. Christina Rahm
Scientist, Artist, Author
H.E Olusegun Mimiko
Olusegun Rahman Mimiko is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who served as governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017. He was the senatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party for Ondo Central District in the 2019 Senate elections. He served as the 16th (5th civilian) governor of Ondo State, becoming the first two-term governor of Ondo State.
H.E Olusegun Mimiko
Former Governor of Ondo State
H.E Peter Mbah
H.E. Peter Mbah is the Governor of Enugu State, Nigeria. His administration focuses on innovative governance, economic development, and improved infrastructure. Mbah is known for his commitment to transparency, inclusiveness, and transforming Enugu State into a hub of progress and opportunity. He has a background in law and business and leverages this experience to drive sustainable development and prosperity within the state.
H.E Peter Mbah
Executive Governor Enugu State
Funke Felix-Adejumo
Funke Felix-Adejumo is an accomplished Female Enthusiast and Philanthropist. Her unique unction and utterance has endowed her to the hearts of millions of people that have listened to her at conferences and seminars around the world.
Funke Felix-Adejumo
President, Funke Felix-Adejumo Foundation
Dr. Majid Khan
A senior Entrepreneurial Leader
with 30 + years of rich hardcore experience in Multiple services industry & multi tasking ,leadership experience and expertise in driving business development and enterprise sales& marketing.
Dr. Majid Khan
CEO, Business Barons International (Asia - Pacific)
Sir, Robert Grant
Mr. Robert E. Grant is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Crown Sterling Limited, a leader in personal data sovereignty. He is also the Founder and CEO of CEYEBER Corp. Additionally, he is the Founder and Vice Chairman of ALPHAEON Corporation (a subsidiary of Strathspey Crown Holdings LLC which assets include Evolus Inc (NASDAQ: EOLS; AEON Biopharma Inc, ALPHAEON Credit), a leader in the rapidly growing field of Lifestyle Healthcare and based in Irvine, CA.
Sir, Robert Grant
Founder, Chairman and CEO of Crown Sterling Limited
Ibukun Awosika
Ibukunoluwa Abiodun Awosika is a Nigerian business woman, motivational speaker, and an author. She is the first female Chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria. She was appointed a member of Binance Global Advisory Board in September 2022.
Ibukun Awosika
CEO, The Chair Centre Group. Lagos, Nigeria
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullah
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE is a Nigerian Technocrat, and the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). His professional expertise include strategy implementation, solutions architect, and transformational leadership.