WIMBIZ announces date for its annual conference
By Eberechi Obinagwam
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has announced November 2nd and 3rd as date for it’s 22nd annual conference with the theme: “MISSION I’MPOSSIBLE: THRIVE!”
The theme for this years annual conference as announced by the organisers in a press conference on Tuesday at its headquarters is; “MISSION I’MPOSSIBLE: THRIVE!” And it will be holding at Eko Hotels and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This year, WIMBIZ will be hosting 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, Leena Pylvanainen, Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, and to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); Dr. Rufai Oseni as line up speakers.
Other high profile and exceptional speakers at the conference are; TED Conferences 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 & Entrepreneur and many others.
Chair, Conference Planning group, Molade Adenyi, said as the custom is in WIMBIZ, every year they gather to talk about the challenges women are facing in the country, economy and sort for ways to profer solutions to them.
“At Wimbiz annual conference, we bring in people to share their stories of how they have succeeded in the midst of challenges to tell them that you can thrive in impossible mission,” she said.
Adding to it, Vice chair conference planning group, Joy Isa, said the conference is open for everybody. “At the conference, you can find anyone who you can connect with. They will be fun time debate with strong messages and amazing after party,” she added.
The conference she said, 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,” she said.
Chair conference planning group, communications and publicity committee, Tolulope Olorundero, at the press briefing encouraged women to come out and be part of this event that will inspire and change their perspectives. “Opportunities can not come and meet you in the house. You have to go out for it and as you do it is important to get yourself prepared because opportunities can meet you at anywhere. WIMBIZ annual conference is an opportunity for you to connect, ” she said.
Also, chair conference planning group, Tech Sub-committee, Enimien Inegbedion disclosed that WIMBIZ app will be opened for virtual attendanees and those ground for live streaming, exhibition and they will also be virtual prizes.
Earlier, Executive Director, WIMBIZ, Hansatu Adegbite, the reason the conference exist is to inspire women reach their full potential and achieve great feats in their respective fields.
She stated that 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.
During the Press Conference that was held recently, she elaborated that a significant number of the remarkable accomplishments achieved by women were as a result of attending the WIMBIZ Annual Conference.
Recently, the non profit organization, WIMBIZ held its maiden London conference with the theme: “Limitless: Embrace the Infinite,” were cuppy Florence Otedola, ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, Ibukun Awosika , H.E Akwinwole Omoboriowo (11), Fatimi Wali-Abdurrahman and many others were present.
According to Wimbiz, this year’s 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
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is a non-profit organisation that has, over the last 22 years, implemented programs that inspire, empower and advocate for a greater representation of women in leadership positions in the public and private sector.
WIMBIZ has a contributory associate pool of 2,130 accomplished women in management, business and public service. It collaborates with credible domestic and international organizations to deliver programs, which have positively influenced over 313,071 women to excel in their businesses and careers.