GrowthCon 2.0 is set to host Africa’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, operators, investors, business leaders and enthusiasts at Harbor Point, Victoria Island, Lagos on the 26th and 27th of July, 2024. Following the tremendous success of its premiere edition in 2023, GrowthCon has come to be known for igniting stimulating conversations and connections that will catalyze growth and innovation, equipping attendees with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today’s business landscape.

With the theme ‘Art of Growth: Increasing Innovation Competency’, GrowthCon 2.0 promises to deliver an immersive experience, second to none, that will leave attendees equipped with practical strategies as well as implementable solutions to drive growth for the businesses they run or work at. The conference features a lineup of renowned speakers such as Ziad Maalouf, MD Seven Up Bottling Co., Adia Sowho, Ex-CMO MTN Nigeria, Oluyemi Oloyede, MD & CEO UAC Foods, Ayodele Faboya, Partner Banwo & Ighodalo, Godwin Tom, MD Sony Music Publishing Nigeria, Lola Esan, Partner EY, Henry Obiekea, MD Fairmoney, Abimbola Adebakin, CEO Advantage Health Africa, Babájídé Duroshola, GM MKOPA Nigeria, Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor) among many others across various sectors who will share their expertise on salient topics.

GrowthCon 2.0 comprises a variety of exciting components including the pre-event & post-event mixers, masterclasses, workshops, fireside chats, panel discussions and deal rooms. These engaging components will deliver opportunities for curated networking, collaboration, case study analysis, learning, design thinking and problem solving.

This year’s conference also includes the Executive Track, a new component curated exclusively for business leaders and senior leaders focused on driving growth and innovation within their organizations.

“We are super excited to host a bigger and better GrowthCon that will supercharge growth for African businesses this year, and are thrilled to announce Zoho as our headline sponsor for this year’s conference,” said Bola Lawal, the event convener and founder of Premia Business Network (PBN)—a community of entrepreneurs, investors and professionals building a business network in Africa and its diaspora. “Our goal is to create an environment where attendees can learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded professionals, and leave with actionable insights to drive their organizations forward.”

Other Sponsors for GrowthCon include: IHS Towers, Vesti, Scrella, The Macallan, Elev8 Media, Nimbus, Tramango, TechCabal, Adlantique, Loatsad Promomedia, Gazmadu Studios, Sweet Sensation, So Fresh, Emergency Response Africa, Purple Gate Technologies, WorkflowHR and Seven Up Bottling Company.

GrowthCon 2.0 is open to professionals at all levels, from entrepreneurs and startup founders, to industry operators, venture capitalists, mid-level managers and executives. Attendees will be able to interact with industry leaders, and connect with potential partners and investors in the deal rooms.

Programme agenda and Tickets to GrowthCon 2.0 are available on the official website at www.growthcon.africa. and peruse the program agenda.

For media inquiries, please contact Abdulsamod Balogun, Marketing and Communications Team Lead, GrowthCon 2.0 (growthcon@premiabn.com)

About GrowthCon 2.0: GrowthCon 2.0 is a two-day conference, convened by Premia Business Network, where Africa’s entrepreneurs, operators, investors, policymakers and ecosystem players come together to explore proven strategies and success stories from Africa, collaborate on deals and foster innovation.

About Premia Business Network (PBN): PBN is a referral-based community of doers coming together to collaborate to increase their net worth and impact their communities through business and innovation.

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