Dr. Olaiya to Lead Conversation at Africa Business & Enterprise Conference & Awards 2026
The organizers of the inaugural Africa Business & Enterprise Conference & Awards 2026 have announced the distinguished entrepreneur and corporate leader, Dr. Olufemi Olaiya, as the keynote speaker for this landmark event. Scheduled for October 2, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos, the conference will commence at 2:00 PM.
Under the theme, “Empowering Business Through Innovation and Leadership for Sustainable Growth,” the Africa Business & Enterprise Conference & Awards 2026, organized by Marketing Space Magazine, aims to serve as a premier platform for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovators. The event will facilitate meaningful exchanges of ideas, experiences, and strategies for fostering sustainable enterprise development across Africa.
With nearly three decades of entrepreneurial and leadership expertise, Dr. Olaiya has built a reputation for driving growth and innovation across diverse sectors. He currently serves as the Group CEO of JESCHRIL GROUP, a multifaceted enterprise involved in media and advertising, renewable energy, digital signage, ProAV technology, agribusiness, and business services.
His extensive experience in entrepreneurship, strategy, corporate governance, and organizational development equips him to offer valuable insights into Africa’s dynamic business environment. Throughout his career, Dr. Olaiya has collaborated with startups, SMEs, government agencies, and established corporations, guiding them toward sustainable success amid a rapidly evolving market landscape.
Commenting on the choice of Dr. Olaiya, Ayobami Lukman-Ishau, Publisher of Marketing Space Magazine, emphasized, “It is the organizers’ belief that Dr. Olaiya’s participation will significantly enrich the conference, particularly at a time when African businesses are navigating rapid technological change, evolving markets and the growing need for innovative and effective leadership.”
His keynote is anticipated to inspire emerging entrepreneurs, offer fresh strategic perspectives for established businesses, and contribute meaningfully to the discourse on Africa’s economic growth and enterprise development.
A renowned speaker and mentor, Dr. Olaiya is celebrated for delivering practical insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, renewable energy, governance, sales, marketing, and personal development. His address will challenge conventional thinking and equip participants with actionable ideas for building resilient, innovative, and growth-oriented organizations.
He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with specialization in Mergers and Acquisitions and is a member of the Institute of Directors (MIoD), the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON). Additionally, he chairs J27 International Foundation and serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at SOHCAHTOA Finance Company Limited.
