Conference Programme - Day One and Two
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21st November 2018 – Day One
10:15 – 10:30 Welcome
Host: Marshall Ononye – Media Personality and TV Host.
Co. Host: Tega Gbadagri – Beauty Entrepreneur
Formal Opening Remarks
- Jamie Hill – BtoB Events UK
- Mrs. Tokunbo Chiedu – CEO, Compass Global
10.30 – 10.35 Goodwill Message:
Mr. Akinola Olawore – President, Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce
10.40 – 10.50 Keynote Address: Nigeria, Africa’s Beauty Business Hub –
Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye – Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry: Lagos State Government.
10.50 – 11.20 Presentation 1: Getting Finance for your Beauty Business–
Bank of Industry Nigeria.
11.25 – 11.40 Darling Brand Presentation – The Godrej Company
11.45 – 12.15 Presentation 2: Tool kits For Building A Winning Brand:
Tara Fela-Durotoye – Founder House of Tara International.
Q&A/ Interactive Session with Tara Fela-Durotoye
12.20 – 12.50 Networking Break
13.00 – 13.45 The Beauty Business Master Classes (Presentations)
- Manufacturing 101 – Looking at Standards.
Ifeamaka Umeike – Natural Nigerian CEO. (15mins)
- Introduction to Export –
Nigerian Export Promotion Council (15mins)
- Setting Up A Successful Distribution & Retail Business
Ada Iwugo – House of Tara International (15mins)
14.00 – 14.50 Exhibition Networking Break
14.55– 15.10 Darling Celebrity Styles Showcase
15. 15 – 15.40 Industry Leaders Panel Debate– The future of the Beauty Sector in Nigeria and West Africa.
(Part 1) Focusing on Agro Processing/ Manufacturing, and Developing Sales Channels in Nigeria, Sub – Saharan Africa & Globally.
Ifeamaka Umeike – Natural Nigerian CEO
Ada Iwugo – House of Tara International
Nigerian Export Promotion Council
Ifeoma Adibe Chukwuka – Founder AYECI & Omaness Skin Foods.
Kekeletso Khena – Bio Tech. Entrepreneur & Owner of Black Squared Natural Hair Care System, South Africa
15.45 – 15.55 Recapping, Vote of Thanks, and Closing Day 1
16.00 – 17.00 Media Interviews & Beauty Sector Networking
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22nd November 2018 – Day Two
10.15 – 10.30 Welcome
Host: Marshall Ononye – Media Personality and TV Host.
Co. Host: Kemi Lewis – Creative Director & Owner KLS Natural Hair & Beauty Bar.
10.30 – 10.45 Presentation 1: Building Strategic Partnerships to fast track your Beauty Business: From Africa to the World.
Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh – Chief Business Strategist –
INSPIRE AFRICA CONSULT, Ghana.
10.45 – 11.30 Industry Leaders Debate/Panel Session B: The Future of the Beauty Sector in Nigeria and West Africa.
(Part 2)– The Beauty Services Sector, Focusing on Education: Skills/Knowledge Transfer, and Capacity Building.
Pamela Olatunji – Owner &Lead Medical Aesthetician – Bnatural Medspa/ Founder of Spectrum Beauty Institute/President APSMAN
Dr Vivian Oputa – Founder Derma Care/ Brand Trainer Biologique Recherche
Kofo Martins – Former Executive Director – The Opral Benson Beauty Training Institute
Dr. Ifeoma Abajue – Director The Beauty Therapy Institute
11.30 – 12.15 Exhibition Networking Break
12.15– 12. 35 Presentation 1: The implication of Research & Development on the Global Positioning of Africa/Ethnic Brands.
Kekeletso Khena – Bio Tech. Entrepreneur & Owner of Black Squared Natural Hair Care System, South Africa
12.40 – 13.35 Panel Session 1: Looking at the Role of the New Media in Shaping the development and growth of the Beauty Sector.
Tewa Onasanya – Publisher Exquisite Magazine
Adeola Adebiyi – Founder Omogemura Blog
Jamal Roberts Siakpere – Founder Africa Retails, e-commerce marketplace
13.40 – 14.40 Networking Break
14.45– 15.00 Darling Celebrity Presentation
15.00 – 15.50 Panel Session 2: The Beauty and Lifestyle Segment
Emerging Trends: The Rise in Luxury, Premium and Niche offering: Focusing on the High End Clientele: Product Offering & Service Delivery – The Nigerian Experience.
Irene Syrimis – Director The Nail Studio: Spa, Beauty Salon & Retail Gallery
Kiki Osinbajo – Owner Glamd Africa Beauty House
Funke Osae Browne – The Luxury Reporter Magazine
16.00 – 16.30 An Interactive Session With the Sponsors
16.30 – 16.45 Thank You and Closing
Jamie Hill – MD BtoB Events UK
Tokunbo Chiedu – CEO Compass Global.
16:45 – 17:00 Media Green Carpet & Live Recordings/ Event Testimonials
End of Conference networking
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