An international network which hosts thought leaders from
around the world will bring together some of Africa’s most influential women in
Lagos, Nigeria in May for the 2014 Women
Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) Africa Symposium.
Female leaders from the worlds of politics, business,
philanthropy, media, fashion, entertainment and the arts will gather together
to empower and inspire the next generation. This is the second time the WIE
Africa Symposium is happening and it is timed to coincide with the World Economic Forum Africa.
Speakers will come from across the continent, including
Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and Ghana. They include Nigerian’s first female
billionaire Folorunso Alakija, who
will speak in a spotlight session, sharing her learning on leadership with
attendees.
On her attendance she said, “I am absolutely delighted to be attending the Women Inspiration &
Enterprise (WIE) Africa event this year as I am extremely passionate about the
empowerment and success of our women in their own rights. I look forward to
both contributing and listening to other successful female entrepreneurs as we
share experiences of what I am sure will be an informative event, motivating
and inspiring the next generation.”
Also speaking is renowned advocate and Philanthropist, Toyin Saraki; Bank Manager, Bola Adesola; Media Mogul, Mo Abudu; Entrepreneur, Magatte Wade, Fashion Designer, Folake Folarin-Coker of Tiffany Amber;
and Kenyan national TV icon, Julie
Gichuru.
A day filled with panels and workshops with speakers sharing
knowledge on topics like “Retail Ready:
Developing African Labels Into Viable Businesses”; “The Power of Publishing:
Women’s Role in Shaping Africa’s Media Industry” and more is what you can
look forward to. Be sure to attend.
In addition to the speakers, a number of organizations are
actively involved in the WIE African Symposium and have partnered with the
event including Wellbeing Foundation, Standard Chartered, Veuve Clicquot, The
Girl Effect (Nike Foundation), Aequitas Consulting and more. Other partners
include InterContinental Lagos, BellaNaija, Temple Muse, Genevieve Magazine,
Ventures Africa, HELLO!, Connect Nigeria and Afritickets.
Date: Saturday
3rd May 2014
Venue:
Intercontinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
For tickets and further event details, visit
www.wienetwork.org | For sponsorship opportunities contact:
aequitas@wienetwork.org | To register as press, please email aequitas@wienetwork.org
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