Connect Nigeria will host the 2018 edition of its SME eBusiness Fair, an event which aims to enable business owners, startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs across the African continent to fast-track the growth of their businesses leveraging the power of technology.
The event will focus on the 3rd of February, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The SME eBusiness Fair which was initiated in 2011 as an annual event has had thousands of businesses participate, presenting them with unique opportunities to learn the skills they need to grow their businesses in a technology-driven world today.
The 2018 edition of the Connect Nigeria SME-eBusiness Fair will empower 10,000 SMEs to learn winning business strategies and discover the enterprise-transforming tools they need to strengthen and expand into new frontiers of entrepreneurial success.
The SME-eBusiness Fair which is a two-part event, features panel discussion sessions as well as an exhibition.
The discussion sessions will feature top business executives, renown startup founders and pioneering techpreneurs who will be sharing their success strategies and tips from the cutting edge of technology.
Previous editions of this event have seen notable Panelists such as Mark Essien, CEO, Hotels.ng; Lola Masha, Country Manager, OLX; Nikki Summers, Director of SageOne, East and West Africa; Angel Fadahunsi, Deputy Director, FIRS; Mai Atafo, Founder, Mai Atafo Inspired (MAI); Paul Ayim, Executive, Phillips Consulting; Godwin Benson, Co-founder and CEO, Tuteria; among others.
At the SME eBusiness Fair exhibition, businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to thousands of participants.
The fair also offers the unique opportunity for participants to network with high caliber partners; first-rate leads, connect with professionals and leading stakeholders of Nigeria’s major industries.
Notable brands who have sponsored past editions of this event include Microsoft, Google, Rack Centre, GT Bank, MainOne, Union Bank, Samsung, Stanbic IBTC Bank and many others. Having taken part in previous editions of the SME-eBusiness Fair, these brands are optimistic that this event efficiently yields tremendous benefits for participants, sponsors as well as exhibitors.
Speaking about a previous edition of the fair, Akinmade Olufunwa, Head of Retail Liabilities at Union Bank, affirmed that “it’s fantastic.” According to him, “This is one of the best fairs we have had in recent times. Everything had been fantastic. Everywhere is full, and people are engaged. I think it’s a perfect one.”
In the same vein, Microsoft’s Olufemi George sharing his view about a previous edition of the SME-eBusiness Fair disclosed that “The quality of execution… the insightful panel discussions and the elaborate showcase of SME oriented products by many exhibitors….showed a high level of efficiency and professionalism. This is the best event I have attended.”
Sponsorship placements and bookings for exhibition booths at the 2018 Connect Nigeria SME-eBusiness Fair are now available; attendance is free for participants.
To sponsor, exhibit or register, visit www.connectnigeria.com/bizfair or call 0700 800 5000.
