The Future Of SME Growth
In Africa Starts In Lagos.
A gathering of founders, executives, innovators, and infrastructure providers shaping the next chapter of African business growth.
Lagos Airport Hotel Ikeja
111 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, 101233, Lagos
1,000+
Business Leaders (Attendees)
5,000+
Registration Ecosystem
500+
Business Onboarding
Opportunities
10+
Industry Speakers
50+
Business Solutions
5M+
Media Impressions
WHY NOW
Africa's Businesses Are Growing Faster Than The Systems Supporting Them.
Millions of businesses are embracing technology, AI, and new growth models.
Yet many still struggle with access to the tools, infrastructure, partnerships, and networks
required to scale. SME Africa Summit Lagos exists to bridge that gap.
Financial Infrastructure
Payments.
Banking.
Access to capital.
Technology Adoption
AI.
Automation.
Digital operations.
Growth Ecosystem
Partnerships.
Networks.
Market access.
A Business Summit With Multiple Opportunities
A Business Summit With Multiple Opportunities
Meet Decision Makers
Build relationships with founders, executives, and business leaders.
Discover Growth Solutions
Explore the tools, technologies, and services powering modern businesses.
Learn From Industry Leaders
Hear practical insights from operators building and scaling businesses.
Unlock New Opportunities
Partnerships, customers, vendors, and growth opportunities in one place.
Meet The People Building Africa's Next Business Chapter.
SME Africa Summit Lagos brings together founders, business owners, executives, operators, innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders who are actively building, supporting, and scaling businesses across Africa.
1,000+
Business Leaders
10+
Industry Speakers
66%
Founders, CEOs & Senior Decision Makers
50+
Business Solutions
5,000+
Registration Ecosystem
5M+
Projected Reach
40%
Founders & SME Owners
20%
CEOs & Executives
15%
Tech & Operations Leaders
The people who approve budgets, choose vendors, adopt technology, open accounts, and build partnerships.
Connect .
Grow.
Scale.
Our Partners
Proudly supported by organisations shaping
Africa’s business landscape.
Our Partners
Proudly supported by organisations shaping Africa’s business landscape.
Built For Conversations
Designed For Growth
Coffee
Conversations
Ideas become relationships.
Market Arena
Solutions meet customers.
Founder Circle
High-value executive connections.
Executive
Hospitality
Private networking environments.
Main Stage
Insights from business leaders.
Executive
Breakfast
Continue beyond the summit.
MARKET ARENA
Meet The Brands Powering
Modern Business Growth.
The Market Arena is where businesses discover the solutions that help them scale.
50+
Exhibitors
1,000+
Buyers
Live
Demonstrations
Join other business in the Market Arena: showcase your brand and business to 1,000+ decision makers in your market.
PARTNERSHIPS
Partner With The Future Of SME Growth.
1
Strategic Growth Partner
Own a business category.
2
Experience Ownership Partner
Own a memorable experience.
3
Ecosystem Supporting Partner
Support the growth ecosystem.
Become a Partner
or Sponsor
Reach decision-makers, executives, and senior operators in a focused, high-signal environment.
What you'll get:
Access to 1,000+ business leaders
Access to 5,000+ SME intelligence ecosystem
Executive Breakfast opportunities
Founder Circle relationship access
Priority networking environments
Dedicated partner support team
Multi-channel media visibility
Strategic introductions
Customer acquisition opportunities
Long-term ecosystem positioning
The value depends on the partnership path you choose.
PARTNERSHIPS
Partner With The Future Of SME Growth.
1
Strategic Growth Partner
Own a business category.
2
Experience Ownership Partner
Own a memorable experience.
3
Ecosystem Supporting Partner
Support the growth ecosystem.
Become a Partner
or Sponsor
Reach decision-makers, executives, and senior operators in a focused, high-signal environment.
What you'll get:
Access to 1,000+ business leaders
Access to 5,000+ SME intelligence ecosystem
Executive Breakfast opportunities
Founder Circle relationship access
Priority networking environments
Dedicated partner support team
Multi-channel media visibility
Strategic introductions
Customer acquisition opportunities
Long-term ecosystem positioning
The value depends on the partnership path you choose.
SMEAS LAGOS 2026 SPEAKERS
The Voices Shaping Africa's Next
Business Chapter
Founders, operators, executives, innovators, and growth leaders sharing
what is working, what is changing, and what comes next.
Mira Wörgötter
Co-Founder and CEO of DIMC Technologies Africa, and AI Consultant.
Linda Ochugbue
Marketing and Sales Leader at BusinessDay, and Business Growth Strategist.
Clinton Okhai
Founder of Mathetes Capitals, and Capital & Investability Strategist.
MR. YAN
Entrepreneur & Venture Builder, Convener SME Africa & Founder Yantic Business Academy - YBA
Rema Vaish
Founder of Business By Data, and AI & Data Strategist.
Abiola J. Matthew
Founder and Lead Consultant at The Candid Life Services, and Business Growth Strategist.
Nathan Isaac
Co-Founder & Global Vice President at World Business Summit, and Business Strategist.
Tola Akinsulire
Group Chief Commercial Officer at Mixta Africa, and Commercial Growth Strategist.
THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
The people shaping the energy, conversations and
moments throughout the day.
Summit Host
Buife Nomeh
Guiding the conversations, energy and experience.
Music Curator
DJ Salt
Setting the rhythm, energy and atmosphere of the Summit.
Play Therapist
Eze Greatest
Creating moments that help leaders connect, reset and engage differently.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Choose The Experience
That Fits You.
Whether you're joining to learn, connect, or build deeper business relationships, there's an experience designed for you.
A more curated experience designed for founders, executives, senior professionals, and business decision-makers.
Lagos Airport Hotel Ikeja
111 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, 101233, Lagos
PROGRAM FLOW
Your Journey Through The Summit
A day designed for learning, discovery, conversations, and meaningful business connections.
01
Arrival & Check-In
Sign in, receive your summit tag,
and step into the SME Africa Summit Lagos
experience.
03
Opening Experience
Enter the main hall for the official welcome and opening energy of the summit.
05
Market Arena Discovery
Explore exhibitors, product demos, business tools, service providers, food vendors, and brand activations.
07
Executive & Founder Experiences
Premium guests access curated hospitality environments, private networking, and deeper business conversations.
09
Closing Conversations
End the summit with final reflections, new contacts, and opportunities to follow up after the event.
02
Coffee Conversations
Meet founders, operators, executives,
and business leaders over a
cup of coffee.
04
Crafting persuasive body copy
Learn from founders, industry leaders, operators, and experts sharing practical insights on SME growth.
06
Networking Breaks
Reconnect, exchange contacts, visit partner zones, and continue conversations with people you meet.
08
Entertainment & Creative Moments
Experience live music, spoken word, illustration, comedy, games, & atmosphere moments designed to refresh the room.
10
Post-Summit Executive Breakfast
A smaller, invitation-based experience for deeper conversations with founders, speakers, partners, and business leaders.
PROGRAM FLOW
Your Journey Through The Summit
A day designed for learning, discovery, conversations, and meaningful business connections.
01
Arrival & Check-In
Sign in, receive your summit tag,
and step into the SME Africa Summit Lagos
experience.
02
Coffee Conversations
Meet founders, operators, executives,
and business leaders over a
cup of coffee.
03
Opening Experience
Enter the main hall for the official welcome and opening energy of the summit.
04
Crafting persuasive body copy
Learn from founders, industry leaders, operators, and experts sharing practical insights on SME growth.
05
Market Arena Discovery
Explore exhibitors, product demos, business tools, service providers, food vendors, and brand activations.
06
Networking Breaks
Reconnect, exchange contacts, visit partner zones, and continue conversations with people you meet.
07
Executive & Founder Experiences
Premium guests access curated hospitality environments, private networking, and deeper business conversations.
08
Entertainment & Creative Moments
Experience live music, spoken word, illustration, comedy, games, & atmosphere moments designed to refresh the room.
09
Closing Conversations
End the summit with final reflections, new contacts, and opportunities to follow up after the event.
10
Post-Summit Executive Breakfast
A smaller, invitation-based experience for deeper conversations with founders, speakers, partners, and business leaders.
3rd, October 2026
Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
SMEAS@ybanigeria.com
The Future Of African Business Growth Will Not Be Built Online Alone.
It will be built through conversations, Partnerships, Trust, And the people willing to show up. Join us in Lagos.