2026 CONFERENCE
Advancing Women in Business — equipping women for success
Advancing by
Transforming Territories &
Building Ecosystems
2026 Aba
Friday 20th & Saturday 21st November, 2026 | Aba, Abia State
Anticipate!
Counting down to Day One
Two days to grow your business and your network
Advancing Women in Business (ADWIB) brings women entrepreneurs, professionals and business owners together to learn, connect and build. This year’s gathering in Aba focuses on how we advance by transforming territories and building ecosystems that support women in business.
Who should attend
- Women entrepreneurs and business owners
- Professionals building a business on the side
- Community and ecosystem builders
- Partners and sponsors who back women in business
What to expect
Talks and panels
Hear from women leading in business and in their communities. Add your session themes here.
Networking
Meet founders, mentors and partners from across Abia State and beyond.
Workshops
Practical, hands-on sessions you can apply to your business the following week.
The programme
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Day 1 · Friday 20th November
- 08:30Registration and networking breakfast
- 10:00Opening and keynote
- 11:30Panel: building ecosystems that work for women
- 13:00Lunch and exhibitions
- 14:00Parallel workshops
- 16:30Founders’ showcase
- 17:30Day 1 close
Day 2 · Saturday 21st November
- 09:00Welcome and recap
- 10:00Masterclass: growing across territories
- 12:00Mentorship speed-networking
- 13:30Lunch and exhibitions
- 14:30Partner and investor roundtable
- 16:00Commitments and closing
- 17:00Event close
Meet the speakers
The voices shaping the conversation in Aba.
Mrs. Dora Obi
Life Coach & Speaker
Mrs. Josephine Itonyo
Managing Director & QBS
Pastor Anny Ikebudu
Teacher & Author
Mrs. Josephine Nwanna
Public Speaker
Ann Chukwuka Godwin
Media Coach
Lady Vivian A Obilor
DEPUTY MAYOR, ISIALA-SOUTH LGA
Choose your pass
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Standard
₦00,000
Full access to talks, panels and exhibitions on both days.
- Both days of sessions
- Exhibition access
- Conference materials
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Business
₦00,000
Everything in Standard, plus structured business networking.
- Everything in Standard
- Speed-networking sessions
- Founders' showcase entry
- Attendee directory
VIP
₦00,000
The full experience with priority access and extras.
- Everything in Business
- Priority seating
- Speaker and partner reception
- Mentorship session
Venue and travel
Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
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Friday 20th & Saturday 21st November, 2026 | Aba, Abia State
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