107th Edition of WEF
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107th Edition of WEF
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The Conference Agenda
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NOTE: Plenary speakers will each speak on the podium for 5 minutes and present their thoughts, concepts or contributions to the daily theme as it relates to their sector panel. Then additional 20 minutes are dedicated to a moderated panel discussion for all co-plenary speakers.
1Day One (Wednesday, February 21)
THEME: "Amplifying Women's Influence for a Resilient Future"
11:00 am: Opening Remarks - Natalie Fort (Host)
11:15 am: Welcome Address - Dr. Alex Okoroji (President)
11:20 am: Speech by WEF Founder - Dr. Harbeen Arora Rai
11:30 am: Introductions - Clara Rufai (Director of Programs)
11:35 am: Keynote Address - H.E Rosalia Arteaga (First Female President & Vice-President of Ecuador)
11:40 am: Audio-Visual Presentation
12:00 pm - 1:40 pm: Panel 1
Through the Lens of Leadership & Management, Education, Health and Wellness.
Speakers
Edememe Oladiji-WusuTadzie Madzima
Dr. Tewa Onasanya
Evelyn Isioye
Gloria Robson
Chizoba Akunne
Mounfiq Raiyan Abu
Dr. Achi Bekomson
Mutiat Titilope OladejoDr. V.V.Manjula Kumari
Nwamaka Udenigwe
Ebimoboere Alaibe-Elezieanya
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm: Panel 1 Discussion moderated by Dr. Naomi Osemedua
2:00 pm: Coffee Break
3:00 pm - 4:40 pm: Panel 2
Through the Lens of Art, Media, Entertainment, Beauty, Lifestyle and Culture
Key Address - Stella Damasus (Award-winning Nollywood Actress & Founder ADIVA Networks)
Speakers
Dr. Beena Uninkrishnan
Dr. Kinga Mnich
Ijeoma Thomas-Odia
Etta JoMaria
Bola EDWARDS
John Njamah
Ike Nnaebue
Stephanie Isuma
Ngozi Thelma Atta
Adebisi Odeleye
Wumi Rasheedah JubrilAdesile Olatunji-Johnson
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm: Panel 2 Discussion moderated by Adeola Kingsley-James
5.00 pm: Networking
2Day Two (Thursday, February 22)
THEME: "Amplifying Women's Impact for an Egalitarian Future"
11:00 am: Opening Remarks - Natalie Fort (Host)
11:20 am: Welcome Address - Dr. Alex Okoroji
11:30 am: Keynote Address - H.E Violeta Bulc (Fmr Deputy Prime Minister Slovenia & EU Commissioner for Transport)
12:00 pm - 1:40 pm: Panel 3
Through the Lens of Politics, Public Administration, Diplomacy, Philanthropy, Social Welfare and STEM/Technology
Speakers
Dr. Victoria Hauwa Ibrahim
Juliet Chuka
Joy AmoreFatoumatta Gaye
Judy Oduma
Derby Hassan
Dr. Kim Grant-Albright
Ebimoboere Alaibe-Elezieanya
Banke Adebayo
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm: Panel 3 Open Discussion/Q&A with attendees
Discussion moderated by Victory Wilson
2:00 pm: Coffee Break
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Panel 4
Through the Lens of Sustainable Impact - An Open Discussion on Women's Role in Driving Change
Key Address - Dr. Linda Pereira (CNN Commentator, Senior Partner & CEO, L&I Communications Group, Portugal
Speakers
Natalie Fort
Adeola Kinsgley James
Dr. Naomi Osemedua
Dr. Alex Okoroji
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm: Panel 4 Open Discussion moderated by Victory Wilson
5:00 pm: Networking
3Day Three (Friday, February 23)
THEME: "Amplifying Women's Income for a Sustainable Future"
11:00 am: Opening Remarks - Natalie Fort (Host)
11.10 am: Welcome Message - Dr. Alex Okoroji
11:20 am: Founder Address - Dr Harbeen Arora Rai
11:30 am: Sponsor Address - Olaitan Martins (Group Executive, Transaction Banking, FirstBank)
11:40 am: Audio-Visual Presentation - First SME
11.45 am: Keynote Address - Dr. Nicoleta Acatrinei (CEO & Founder, Impact Investing Metrics and G100 Global Chair, Sustainable Banking & Finance)
12:00 pm - 1:40 pm: Panel 5
Through the Lens of Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking and Finance
Speakers
Morenike Molehin
Carbery Mitchell
Victoria Ajayi
Omowunmi Akinnifesi
Tope Aghomatse
Michael Ogbaa
Sarah Samuel Amana
Ibukun OmololuMabel Adeteye
Ifeoma Uddoh1:40 pm - 2:00 pm: Panel 5 Discussion moderated by Dr. Naomi Osemedua
2:00 pm: Coffee Break
3:00 pm - 4:40 pm: Panel 6
Through the Lens of Agriculture, Real Estate & Investment
Key Address - Dr. Bodil Valero (Former Member, Swedish Parliament& European Parliament, Vice President of Greens/EFA)
Speakers
Dr Jumoke Kassim
Marian Emmanuel
Benita Afolabi
Sharon IdahosaLerato Lekena-Okoro
Dr. Bisi Ogunwale
HRM Dr Tebogo Mokope Modjadji-Kekana
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm: Panel 6 Discussion moderated by Victory Wilson
5:00 pm: Break
6 pm-7 pm ~ Red Carpet
7 pm-9 pm ~ WEF Awards Gala
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