The second edition of Industry Women Conference, organised by leading brand/marketing publication, The Industry Newspaper, will hold today, Friday, December 13, 2024 in Lagos.
With the theme: ‘Tools Nigerian Women Need to Compete and Succeed’, speakers penciled for the event are Mrs. Mabel Adeteye, Group Head, Brands & Marketing Communications, Wema Bank Plc, and Mrs. Abiodun Olubitan, Group Head, Women Bank/W Initiatives, Access Bank.
The organisers also announced Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, UBA Group, Mrs. Alero Ladipo and President, Felix King Foundation, Dr. Felix King Eiremiokhae as chairperson and co-chairman respectively of the conference.
Speaking, the convener of The Industry Women Conference, Mr. Goddie Ofose, said: “We arrived at this theme and the speakers for this year because we believe the theme resonates well with the Nigerian women at this time particularly with the country’s economy going through a bad patch. We must equip our women for the present and the future.
“Women-led businesses are important for many reasons, and this including: diversity and innovation.
Women entrepreneurs bring unique perspectives and insights that can lead to better decision-making and more innovative solutions. Women-led startups often prioritize social impact and sustainability, which can contribute to a more responsible and ethical business ecosystem.”
On the sideline of the event, tagged the PINK session, The Industry Newspaper will recognise and celebrate Top 50 Industry Women in Nigeria – women who have tenacity, resilience, innovation and industry in the course of the year. These women cut-across different sectors such as tech, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, governance, healthcare, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, brand management, sales and media.
In the same vein, Chief (Mrs.) Kehinde Kamson, Founder/CEO, Sweet Sensations Confectionary; Dr. Shade Okoya, CEO, Eleganza Industries Limited; Mrs. Bola Atta, CEO, UBA Foundation; Mrs. Tomi Somefun, MD/CEO, Unity Bank; Dame Adaora Umeoji, MD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc and Mrs. Alero Ladipo, Group Head, Marketing & Communications, UBA Group will be recognised as Industry Iconic Amazons.