THE STARTUPS AFRICA 2020 – Empowering African female entrepreneurs in Lagos.
The Startups Africa Conference is a 2-day business conference with the aim of bringing together hundreds of African female entrepreneurs, world class mentors, business experts, investors, leaders in government and the media to support and encourage female-led businesses. One of the objectives of this program is to facilitate the growth and success of women-led businesses by providing them with training, mentorship and networking opportunities after pitching.
The Startups Africa Conference is designed to unite female entrepreneurs in all stages of business development, exposing them to topics and subject areas in branding and marketing; networking and business strategy as well as organizational structure and access to market. Participants will acquire new knowledge on actionable strategies to build and grow world-class businesses. The event will feature a keynote address, top-tier speakers, masterclasses, expert discussions and business-pitching sessions where the winners with revolutionary ideas will win up to $10,000 in seed funding investment ; and a scale-up with worlds venture capitalist with investment funds between USD25,000 to USD1M offering from Faster Capitalist , UAE.
The startrups Africa event connecting African female entrepreneurs in Lagos.
Lagos state is the major economic centre of Nigeria. It would be fifth largest economy in Africa if it were a country. Its total generated revenue in 2017 was around 334 BILLION (equivalent to US$920 MILLION), growing by 10.43% compared to 2016.
Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria and the city they say never sleeps. In lagos, the hustle is real and the opportunities are enormous.
The last decade witnessed regular visits of some of the world’s top business leaders (Bill Gates, Jack Mark, Jack Dorsey , Mark Zuckerberg) including tech companies, executives , startups and numerous investors to get together in this city of excellence
27th & 28th March 2020 , Lagos will host the first edition of what is anticipated to be the largest gathering of African female entrtepreneurs in Africa.
Are you ready to rise up and shine at the startups Africa?
Hundreds of female African entrepreneurs will meet to listen to top-tier speakers and learn from the masters at the master class sessions.
Top 100 female startups will meet world class mentors , investors, companies and media for two days .
Exhibition stands opportunity to access:
- Demo day
- Mentor hours
- Workshops on healthy life style
- A chance to be on the main stage as a top 10 finalist
- And a cocktail reception
Speakers and Demo Day Jury members of The Startups Africa 2020
Venture Capitalist
Full of connection and inspiring
Here is what you can expect from the startups Africa 2020.
Sponsors & Partners
Main Sponsor
Media Partners
Supporters
Host Venue
Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date schedules
March 27
- Conference
- Master class
- The startups Africa heroes award
- Founders pitch screening and top 100 selection
MARCH 28
- Training
- Private Demo
- Mentorship
- cocktail reception
- Open Demo for top 10 founders
Utility
- Medical team
- Security
- Lost and found booth
- Accriditation : conference tag, meal & drink and conference pack.