Registration & Arrival
09:30 AM – 10:00 AMPhysical & virtual check-in
Arrival
Jun 24, 2026 – Jun 24, 2026
Second SME Conference
Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria.
Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
Physical fee: ₦5,000
Virtual fee: ₦3,000
The Second SME Conference brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to address the critical challenges facing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. Through insightful panel discussions, practical workshops, and meaningful networking, this conference aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed for sustainable business growth.
Agenda
Opening Remarks & Welcome Address
10:00 AM – 10:15 AMRuphado Consulting
Opening
Keynote Address: Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Growth
10:15 AM – 10:45 AMGuest of Honour Address
Keynotewith Mall. Abdullahi Ibrahim, HCIB, IoD
Business Development & Market Access Strategies
10:45 AM – 11:15 AMStrategic facilitation session
Business Developmentwith Hashim Ahmad
MSME Growth: Scaling from Micro to Medium
11:15 AM – 11:45 AMEnterprise development expert session
Growth Strategieswith Mr. Mustapha Bwala
Tea Break & Networking
11:45 AM – 12:15 PMCoffee, tea, and open networking
Break
Economic Sustainability & Policy Frameworks for MSMEs
12:15 PM – 12:45 PMEconomic research & policy analysis
Sustainabilitywith Dr. Olugbenga Odeyemi
Corporate Governance & Legal Compliance for SMEs
12:45 PM – 01:15 PMLegal & compliance best practices
Governancewith Mr. Baba Tunde Peleruwa Esq.
Lunch Break
01:15 PM – 02:15 PMLunch and delegate networking
Break
Infrastructure, Innovation & Business Growth
02:15 PM – 02:45 PMEngineering & project management insights
Infrastructurewith Eng. Jafaru Gambo Dori
Women Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Growth
02:45 PM – 03:15 PMEmpowering women in business
Women Entrepreneurshipwith Hafsat Munira Umar
Panel Discussion: The Future of MSMEs in Nigeria
03:15 PM – 04:00 PMAll Speakers Panel
Panel
Q&A Session & Open Forum
04:00 PM – 04:30 PMInteractive session with all participants
Forum
Closing Remarks & Networking
04:30 PM – 05:30 PMRuphado Consulting
Closing
Conference Closes — Thank You!
05:30 PM – 05:30 PMEnd of Conference
Closes