Conference theme
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22 October 2026 · 9:00 AM WAT
Programme
A conversation exploring what it takes to build a sustainable fashion business in Africa, from developing locally made products and navigating manufacturing challenges to building a brand with…
A conversation on building a homegrown fashion brand into a recognised retail and manufacturing business. Drawing on her journey with Ruff ’n’ Tumble, Nike will explore what it…
From the colours and techniques that define African textiles to the growing demand for distinctive, responsibly made materials, this conversation will explore how textile innovation can shape the…
How can Nigerian fashion brands fund production, price their collections profitably and maintain cash flow between orders? This panel will examine the financial realities of running a fashion…
How can technology reshape the way African fashion is designed, produced, marketed and sold? This session will explore how digital tools, e-commerce, data analytics and emerging technologies can…
Global recognition is one thing; earning a place in international supply chains is another. This panel will examine what African fashion businesses must navigate to sell across borders,…
Founded in 2009 by visionaries Tayo Oviosu and Jay Alabraba, Paga stands as a pioneering giant of the African fintech revolution. The company was born out of a…
FSDH Holding Company occupies a legendary position in the landscape of Nigerian finance, tracing its roots back to 1992 when it was established as First Securities Discount House.…
FATE Foundation was established in the year 2000 by the esteemed banker and philanthropist Akintunde Oyebode with a singular, disruptive mission: to combat soaring youth unemployment by treating…
Meet the thought leaders
Fashion, finance, manufacturing and policy across the continent.
Group Head of Diaspora Banking, Hospitality, Creative Industry, and International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) at Zenith Bank PLC
The Advisory Board
Industry, finance, media and technology leaders lending their standing to the first edition.
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