Events

Two events. One movement.

June 12 sets the direction. October 3 turns the conversation into coordination — with 2,500 participants, a multi-pillar symposium, career fair, and trade fair.

Event I

Town Hall & Press Conference

June 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM University of Lagos

A focused, press-conference-style town hall designed for clarity, depth, and engagement. Curated for ~20 high-level participants: policymakers, MSME leaders, development organisations, media partners, and strategic collaborators.

10:00 – 10:15
Welcome & opening remarks
10:15 – 10:45
FOC journey & impact 2024–2025
10:45 – 11:15
Thematic introduction: LEVERAGE & MSMEs
11:15 – 12:15
Stakeholder conversations (1–2 discussants)
12:15 – 12:35
Announcement of the Bridge & Build podcast series
12:35 – 13:00
Open floor: reflections & media engagement

Event II

Festival of Change

October 3, 2026 University of Lagos

The main edition. 2,500 participants. Symposium across four pillars, career fair, and trade fair — turning insight into action.

Activity I

Symposium across four pillars

Education, Policy, Storytelling, Technology — addressing critical gaps within the MSME ecosystem.

Activity II

Career Fair

100+ job and internship placements; direct engagement with employers, partners, institutions.

Activity III

Trade Fair

100+ businesses featured. Exhibition, product showcase, direct access to customers and investors.

Expected outcomes

What FOC'26 sets out to deliver.

Over 100 job and internship placements
Policy commitments adopted by government and the private sector
Publication of the Intelligence Report 2026 with predictive insights
Partnerships between ministries, investors, and youth-led ventures
Gathering of Change launch
Youth-led initiatives incubated through mentorship and follow-up programs