1 JulAbuja, Nigeria
Second SME Conference
Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria.
₦35,000 physical·₦24,998 virtual
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Second Edition
Second SME Conference
Empowering SMEs for sustainable growth through access to Finance, Technology & Markets.
1 Jul 2026Abuja, Nigeria & Virtual09:30 AM – 04:30 PM
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Organized by
Ruphado Consulting
In collaboration with
Jaiz Bank · SMEDAN
Digitally powered by
Aliph Technologies
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Benefits
Why You Should Attend
Practical sessions aligned with SME priorities — hybrid access so you can join on-site or anywhere online.
Access to Finance
Connect with financial institutions & funding programmes built for SMEs.
Technology
Discover tools that help you automate, secure, and scale operations.
Market Exposure
Expand reach through new partnerships and customer channels.
Business Growth
Practical insights and peer learning for sustainable expansion.
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Conferences
Speakers
Meet Our Facilitators
Industry leaders curated by Ruphado Consulting alongside Jaiz Bank & SMEDAN partners.
Mall. Abdullahi Ibrahim, HCIB, IoD
Former Executive Director, First Bank of Nigeria
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Hashim Ahmad
Business Strategy Consultant
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Mr. Mustapha Bwala
Enterprise Development Expert
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Dr. Olugbenga Odeyemi
Economic Research & Policy
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Mr. Baba Tunde Peleruwa Esq.
Legal & Corporate Governance
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Eng. Jafaru Gambo Dori
Engineering & Project Management
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Hafsat Munira Umar
Women in Business Advocate
🎤…and more industry leaders to be announced.
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What Attendees Say
“The SME Conference opened doors to funding opportunities I never knew existed. Connected with three investors in one day.”
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Fatima A.
Founder, TechBridge Nigeria
“Practical sessions that actually apply to growing businesses in Nigeria. The networking alone was worth it.”
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Chukwu E.
CEO, GreenHarvest
“A brilliantly organised hybrid event. The virtual experience was seamless and the content was world-class.”
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Aisha M.
Director, Sahel Ventures
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The conference is designed for SME owners, entrepreneurs, startup founders, business development managers, policymakers, and anyone interested in growing small and medium enterprises in Nigeria.
Yes! We offer a hybrid format. You can attend physically at the event venue or join virtually from anywhere via our livestream platform. Virtual attendees get access to all main sessions.
We accept secure online payments (cards, bank transfer, USSD) and direct bank transfer to our designated bank account. You'll receive a digital ticket with QR code upon payment confirmation.
Yes, all registered and checked-in attendees will receive a digital certificate of attendance after the event, accessible through your ticket page.
Refund requests must be made at least 7 days before the event date. Please contact our support team via WhatsApp or email for assistance.
Physical attendees will receive a QR code on their digital ticket. Simply present this at the registration desk for instant check-in.