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BAO ENGAGE 2023

Connecting Entrepreneurs, Investors & Policymakers

20+ Speakers
Around the World

April 26th, 2023

Lagos Oriental Hotel, V.I Lagos Nigeria

Theme: "Positioning for sustainable growth amidst uncertainties"

Why Attend This Event?

On April 26, 2023, Business Africa Online (BAO) will be hosting its annual conference tagged BAO ENGAGE 2023 with the theme: “Positioning for sustainable growth amidst uncertainties”, which will be held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Conference Objective: This conference focuses on encouraging collaborations and partnerships, with the aim of furthering the development of Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, while connecting investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs.

Conference Target Audience: The event will gather 500+ Entrepreneurs, Startup Enthusiasts, Corporate Executives, Venture Capital & Angel Investors, Policymakers, Venture Studio Operators, Students and the Media.

Conference Highlights: Keynotes, Panel Sessions, Fireside Chat, Demo/Pitch Competition, Investor Room, Exhibition, Performing Arts, Networking, etc.

With a carefully curated panel sessions, fireside chat, investors room, and multiple networking opportunities, BAO ENGAGE '23 is the must-attend event of the year for any one in the African startups and investment ecosystems.

Keynote Speaker - Prof. Chris Ogbechie

Speakers

FUMI AOKI

Founder/CEO

Xebula Tech

Dr. Yinka Opeke

CEO, Smart Gas NG

Founder, Trade Expo Africa (TEXA) U.S.A

Chinwe egwim

Renowned Economist & Angel Investor

Chief Economist, Coronation Merchant Bank

Ashley Immanuel

Co Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon

Anthonia Adenaya Huard

Regional Director, West Africa

Business Sweden

Anthony Alagbile

President - Managing Psychologist, Institute of Industrial & Organisational Psychology

Toni Sanni

Head, Corporate Finance and Venture Capital

Emerging Africa Capital Advisory

Joy Harrison Abiola

BAO Board Advisor

Practice Administrator, Dentons ACAS-LAW

Emeka Ajene

Strategic Advisor & Investor

Principal, Africreate

TOBA OBANIYI

Chief Executive Officer

Whogohost Limited

Mope Abudu

Investor & Managing Partner

AfriGloCal VC

Atinuke Babatunde

Academy Director

MultiChoice Talent Factory

Segun Cole

Ecosystem Builder & Founder

Fund the Gap Alliance

ADEDOYIN JAIYESIMI

Communications Advisor/ Co-Founder

The Comms Avenue

Things you’ll Learn

Over multiple sessions, the event will spotlight topics on everyone’s minds, including positioning for sustainable growth amidst uncertainties, the ever changing government policies and regulations, the widening gender funding bias, attracting the right talents etc.

April 26, 2023

Lagos Oriental Hotel, V.I Lagos Nigeria.

Keynote Speaker - Olayimikah Bolo

Conference/Event

Business, Fashion & Tech

Speakers

Mary Jane, Shilah Wayne​

Conference/Exhibition

Art Expression

Speakers

Tim Akua, Ngozi Okeke​

Conference/Exhibition

Creatives Connect

Speakers

Alaba Ayinuola, Serah Odende

Networking Event

BAO FOUNDERS MIXER

Speakers

Alaba Ayinuola, John Collins

FAQ

Couple of Events is a unique events curation, marketing and management company exploring the intersection of art, technology, entertainment and business. We are curating and marketing Africa-focused bespoke events one at a time.

Couple of Events offer an end-to-end event concept and design, planning, guest list management, Venue sourcing, vendor management, marketing, branding and consulting. We curate Corporate Conferences, Summits, Webinars, Meetings, Art Exhibitions, Networking, Team building, etc.

Couple of Events curate and execute events for African entrepreneurs, creatives and Africa-focused startups, investment and other investment firms in technology, non-profits, creative and entertainment business with the goal to deepen the ecosystems.

Special Guest - Fatumata Soukouna Coker
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    Keynotes

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    Networking

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    Investors Room.

    Keynotes

    Panel Sessions.

    Fireside Chat

    Demo/Pitch Competition.

    Exclusive Networking

    Performing Arts

    Sip 'n' Paint.

    Buffet

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    Exhibition

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    Demo/Pitch Competition.

    Exhibition booth

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