Marketing Space, a leading brand, marketing, business and strategic communications magazine, is set to host the Africa Business & Enterprise Conference & Awards, a major gathering of business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, industry professionals and other key stakeholders.
The event, scheduled to hold on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, commencing at 2pm will provide a platform for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, networking and meaningful conversations on the future of business and enterprise in Africa.
It will also feature a keynote speech by a distinguished industry and business expert, who will share insights on the theme: “Empowering Business Through Innovation and Leadership for Sustainable Growth.”
In addition, participating organisations will have the opportunity to deliver a 10-minute corporate presentation to showcase their products, services, innovations, achievements and future aspirations to an audience of business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and other stakeholders.
Speaking on the event, Ayobami Lukman-Ishau, Publisher of Marketing Space magazine, said the conference was conceived to create a platform where businesses and stakeholders can exchange ideas, share experiences and explore practical solutions to the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa's business environment.
“It is our pleasure to set up a conference for business and enterprise where new ideas, innovations and practical ways to improve African businesses. Africa has enormous business potential and we believe there is a strong need for platforms that bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share experiences and develop solutions that can drive sustainable business growth.
“At the same time, it is important to recognise and celebrate businesses that are already making a difference. These enterprises are creating jobs, introducing innovative products and services, contributing to economic development and demonstrating the enormous capacity of African businesses to compete on a global scale.
“The Africa Business & Enterprise Conference & Awards is therefore more than a conference and an awards ceremony. It is a platform for ideas, collaboration, inspiration and recognition. We want participants to leave with fresh perspectives, valuable connections and practical ideas that can help them build stronger and more sustainable businesses,” he added.
The conference is expected to bring together a diverse community of business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, professionals and other stakeholders committed to strengthening Africa’s enterprise ecosystem.