Irene Ochem, Managing Director of ICO Conferences & Events Limited convened the African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) a platform established to discuss the role of African women in shaping the Continent’s economic future, as well as to proffer solutions to the challenges they face starting, growing or scaling a business.
The event which took place at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, September 7 to 9 included speakers such as Obiageli Ezekwesili, former Vice President Africa Region – World Bank, Grace Ongile, Ndidi Nwuneli, Fatoumata Ba, Njideka Harry, Zainab Saleh amongst others. The event was well attended and included panel discussions, various exhibitors and insightful workshops.
Based on the success of this recent forum, ICO Conferences & Events Limited is already planning the 2016 edition – set to take place in September. Stay tuned.
To learn more, visit: AWIEF
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