Lagos to host inaugural Business Africa Online - BAO (META) Conference

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The inaugural Business Africa Online -BAO (META) Conference, an immersive marquee conference for the media, entertainment, tech and art community is scheduled to take place at The Wheatbaker Hotel Ikoyi on August 24, 2023.

BAO (META) Conference will welcome over 300 of the most respected and impactful business executives, practitioners in technology, media, entertainment, and art to discuss Winning at the Intersection of Creativity, Tech and Capital at this 1-day event. The Conference stages will feature leaders from across business and tech and also include media, celebrities, influencers, and others.

Confirmed speakers for the conference include:

• Mr. Paul Andrew (Founder, Paul Andrew & Cie).

• Mr. Adeniran Aderogba – Founder, CLG Securities Ltd.

• Mr. Obi Asika (Chairman OTM Nigeria).

• Ijeoma Onah – Founder- Nigeria International Film Summit.

• Amb. Elajoe Nwosu – Hip Hop Legend/Entrepreneur/CEO, Dark CyphaEntertainment.

• Ekene Som Mekwunye – Filmmaker, Lecturer & CEO, Riverside Productions.

• Debbie Larry-Izamoje – Chief Operating Officer Brila Media

• Hamisha Daryani Ahuja – Film Producer & Director, Founder, Forever 7 Entertainment.

• Mary Ken-Egbas – CEO Okhma Global & President Homelands Films.

• Adeleye Fabusoro – Board Advisor, Business Africa Online (BAO) Head of West Africa CNBC & Forbes Africa

• Foza Fawehinmi – Music Business Executive Advisory Member at Women in Music Nigeria

• Nkasiobi Chukwu – Creative-Tech pioneer Founder Wakati Media

• Abdul Tijani-Ahmed – Nigerian Filmmaker & Actor Founder of DINOY MEDIA

• Chinedum Okerengwor – Founder and CTO of Royalti.io

• Malik Afegbua – CEO, SLICKCITY MEDIA

• Segun Cole – Ecosystem Builder & Investor Managing Partner, Maasai VC.

The conference schedule features keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops, and insights into brand stories. Industry professionals will provide macro views and insights specific to their sectors and ecosystems, while experts will delve into specific areas and address key questions. Attendees can expect intimate conversations revealing valuable industry insights and discover how successful brands engage with their audiences.

Alaba Ayinuola, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Business Africa Online (BAO) said, “We are extremely honored to have these prestigious individuals be part of the inaugural edition of BAO (META) Conference. They represent Africa’s most powerful brands and by having them as speakers, this puts BAO (META) Conference in the spotlight to become the industry’s tent pole event and inspire decision makers across the broader ecosystem of media, entertainment, tech, and culture.”

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Managing, marketing & investing in talents.

• Launching and managing creative products and portfolios.

• How AI is Transforming TV and Video (TV, Film & Music Streaming).

• What’s next for the creator economy?

• Gaming and the Metaverse.

• Funding creativity and democratising payments.

One of the key highlights of the event is the Networking Lounge, a dedicated space where creators, brands, agencies, and production houses can connect and engage in cross-cultural conversations to spark innovative collaborations.

Conference Sponsors: Zero Prive, LibertyPay, Royalti.io,

Conference Partners: The Luxury Network, CLG Securities, Brila Media, Dark Cypha Entertainment, BUKZONE Entertainment, TragitalEvent

Partner Hotel: The Wheatbaker Lagos

Interested participants are encouraged to secure their spot by registering here.

For Sponsorship;
Call: +2348096365657, +2348137010250 Email: editor@businessafricaonline.com