Mary Nnah
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has announced the theme for its 22nd Annual Conference, which will be held from November 2nd to 3rd at Eko Hotels and Suites.
This year’s conference is themed “Mission I’Mpossible: Thrive!” and is set to inspire, empower and equip participants with the tools necessary to thrive in uncertain times.
“Mission I’Mpossible: Thrive!” is focused on reminding delegates that, as individuals, they can make a significant impact in life and thrive in their respective organizations, communities, collectives and nations.
The WIMBIZ Annual Conference is known for attracting high-profile and exceptional speakers, and this year will be no different. The conference will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including the conference Chairperson, Bimbo Oloyede, CEO, Strictly Speaking; Simon Melchior, Chief Executive Officer, ASSECO Software Nigeria Ltd; Omon Dike, Founder/CEO, U-Connect Human Resources Ltd & Gr8jobsngto and Leena Pylvanainen, Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Others are Dr. Rufai Oseni, TED Conference Speaker, Advisor, Start Up Africa, Global Speaker, TV Host; Tosin Adefeko, CEO, AT3 Resources; Pharm. Josephine Ehimen, CEO, Nett Pharmacy; Jette Bjerrum, Consul General & Head of Mission, Royal Danish Consulate General, Lagos; Folusho Gbadamosi, Executive Director, Junior Achievement Nigeria; Fisayo Fosudo, Tech & Finance Creator; Tobi Ayeni, Digital Strategist & Founder MissTechy; Tomike Adeoye, Award Winning Brand Influencer, Actor and Entrepreneur and many others.
Executive Director, WIMBIZ, Hansatu Adegbite, at a press conference held recently, elaborated that a significant number of the remarkable accomplishments achieved by women were as a result of attending the WIMBIZ Annual Conference. She explained further that the conference was established to inspire women to reach their full potential and achieve great feats in their respective fields.
“This year’s theme is timely and relevant as it comes against the backdrop of economic and social challenges women in Nigeria and its impact on their various careers and businesses,” said said.
The conference will feature several sessions, including 5 Plenaries, 2 Deep Dives, WIMBIZ Conversations, and a Debate. These sessions will explore a wide range of topics, including parenting, health, technology, and governance. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts in their respective fields and leave with actionable insights to apply to their businesses or organisations.
The conference will close with an After Party that promises to be unforgettable. This year’s Annual Conference promises to be an engaging and insightful experience for all participants.
WIMBIZ is a non-profit organisation that has, over the last 22 years, implemented programmes that inspire, empower and advocate for a greater representation of women in leadership positions in the public and private sector.
