Inspired to Lead Initiative

Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 November 2026

Three days,
one arc.

Exhibition Pavilion, Beside the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (ICC), Central Business District, Abuja.

1

Tuesday, 10 November

Opening ceremony

Stakeholders, government agencies, corporate organizations, investors, and development partners gather as the Fair is declared open, followed by a tour of the exhibition, cultural, and skills booths.

2

Wednesday, 11 November

Training & policy dialogue

Training runs for exhibitors and the general public, alongside panel sessions with government ministries, the Bank of Industry, NEXIM, NIPC, NEPC, and other development partners on policy and funding for MSMEs.

Facilitating ministries, agencies & partners

  • Office of the Technical Advisor to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion
  • Federal Ministry of Industry Trade & Investment
  • Bank of Industry
  • Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety
  • SMEDAN
  • Federal Ministry of Finance
  • Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
  • Bank of Agriculture
  • Federal Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology
  • Federal Ministry of Youths Development
  • Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
  • Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning
  • Federal Ministry of Arts Culture and Creative Economy
  • NEXIM Bank
  • NIPC
  • NEPC
  • International Partners
  • Investors (Banks etc.)
  • AfCFTA
3

Thursday, 12 November

Closing, awards & investment forum

The closing ceremony, dinner, and awards night honour individuals, institutions, and governments driving women and youth enterprise — alongside pitch sessions with angel investors and venture capitalists.

Save your place across all three days

One registration confirms your seat for training, the exhibition, and the closing dinner.

Register now