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The Business of Building Oyo State
The Summit is the annual gathering of the People building, leading and shaping the economic future of Oyo State. Under the theme, "The Business of building Oyo State," the summit brings together Founders, Entrepreneurs, Business leaders, Investors, Policymakers and ecosystem builders for meaningful conversations, strategic connections and opportunities that can shape the future of enterprise and economic growth in the State.
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Featured speakers & guests
The people in the room
Founders, executives and decision-makers taking the stage through the day.
Chioma Fakorede
Founder · Olamma Cares / Blacknile Hospitality
Dr Tinu Smith
Founder · Datina Designs
Chief Olaleye Pekun Amstrong
Founder · Dewkon | Strong Energy | Agbaakin of Okin Apa
Makinde Olubusayo Aderonke
Founder · The Bookaholic
What to expect
One day built around outcomes
Meaningful conversations, business connections, real opportunities — and the Enterprise Awards Dinner to close.
Strategic conversations
Real discussions around business growth, enterprise leadership and economic development.
High-level connections
Founders, executives, investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders in one room.
Opportunities & partnerships
Conversations that continue long after the summit closes.
Enterprise awards dinner
An evening of celebration, recognition and relationship building.
Summit agenda
How the day runs
THE FOUNDERS AND ENTERPRISE SUMMIT
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Breakout sessions
- Networking
- Dinner
- Enterprise Award
Previous gatherings
We have already been building
Highlights, pictures and words from the rooms we have convened so far.
Editions that brought traders, founders and buyers into the same room.
- Vendors onboarded
- Cities activated
- Deals opened on the floor
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Closed-room sessions between founders and business leaders.
- Founders convened
- Sessions held
- Partnerships formed
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The builders of Oyo State
A legacy documentary series
Documenting the stories of entrepreneurs, founders, manufacturers, innovators and business leaders shaping our economy.
About the Founders Business Forum
A growing ecosystem of founders
The Founders Business Forum is a growing ecosystem of founders and business leaders committed to collaboration, enterprise growth and long-term economic impact.
—Founders in the community
—Sessions hosted
—Partnerships formed
About Ibadan Market Square
Where enterprise meets opportunity
A business ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs, businesses, opportunities and conversations that strengthen enterprise development.
—Community reach
—Events hosted
—Businesses promoted
—Cities covered
—Strategic partners
Take your seat in the room
A full day of meaningful conversations, business connections, opportunities and the Enterprise Awards Dinner.