AGENDA
10 & 11th November 2026
Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
9th November 2026
| All Day | Arrival of the International Guest and Judges |
| 7:00 p.m. | International Guest Dinner and Networking |
10th November 2026
Top50 Global Economic Forum 2026
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Guest and Speaker Registration & Networking |
| 9:00 a.m. | Commencement of the Top50 Global Economic Forum 2026 |
| 9:05 a.m. | Nigerian Traditional Welcome |
| 9:10 a.m. | The Power Shift: Women Driving Africa’s Global Economic Influence – Where Women Shape Markets – WIM African Chairperson |
| 9:20 a.m. |
Keynote – Africa Trade: Navigating the Next Decade of Growth Focus on Africa’s trade expansion, intra-African markets, and global positioning. |
| 9:35 a.m. |
Panel 1 – The Economic Cost of War on Women: Recovery, Resilience, and Reintegration Exploring post-conflict recovery, economic rebuilding, and resilience strategies. |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Keynote 2 – Sustainable Investment & Inclusive Growth for the Global South Focus on ESG, capital access, and emerging market resilience. |
| 10:35 a.m. | Tea Break |
| 10:50 a.m. | Panel 2 – AI, Cybersecurity & the Future of Finance: Protecting Business, Powering Growth |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Keynote 3 – From Representation to Economic Power: Women Shaping the Future of Global Business Dr. Sulochana Segera |
| 11:45 a.m. | Panel 3 – Tourism Without Borders: Unlocking Global Investment, Innovation & Inclusive Economic Growth |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Keynote 4 – Women Leadership in Politics: Shaping Economic Direction Focus on governance, policy influence, and leadership transformation. |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Panel 4 – Cross-Border Trade and Entrepreneurs: Opportunities in the Global South Focus on export readiness, SME scaling, and regional trade expansion. |
| 2:15 p.m. | C Suite Certification & Awards Awarding |
| 2:45 p.m. | Award Winners Spotlight |
| 3:30 p.m. | Global Economic Forum Certificate Presentation |
| 3:45 p.m. | Networking Business Matchmaking & Tea Snacks |
Every participating country will be provided with a dedicated country table to showcase its national identity, opportunities, proposals and ideas, creating a unique space for international networking, collaboration and business connections. This exclusive opportunity is available only to participants registered under the VIP Package.
11th November 2026
16th Top50 Professional & Career Women Awards 2026
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. | Award Winners Registration |
| 5:30 p.m. | Arrival of Guests |
| 5:45 p.m. | Arrival of the Chief Guest and Guest of Honours and VVIP |
| 6:00 p.m. | Commencement of the 16th Top50 Professional & Career Women Awards 2026 |
| 6:05 p.m. | Sri Lanka Anthem & Nigeria National Anthem |
| 6:10 p.m. | Traditional Nigerian Welcoming Dance |
| 6:20 p.m. | Official Opening Speech by Nagozie Oyawale – Chairperson WIM Africa 2026 |
| 6:25 p.m. | Appreciation and Recognition of the Panel of Judges |
| 6:40 p.m. | Chairman of the Panel of Judges Speech |
| 6:45 p.m. | WIM Video |
| 6:50 p.m. | Speech by the Founder of Women in Management |
| 6:55 p.m. | 1st Segment of Awards |
| 7:10 p.m. | Entertainment |
| 7:15 p.m. | Speech by the Chief Guest |
| 7:25 p.m. | 2nd Segment of Awards |
| 7:40 p.m. | Launch of the Bilateral Business Hub Between Africa & Sri Lanka |
| 7:45 p.m. | Speech by the Guest of Honour |
| 7:55 p.m. | 3rd Segment of Awards |
| 8:10 p.m. | Entertainment |
| 8:15 p.m. | 4th Segment of Awards |
| 8:30 p.m. | Appreciation for Donors for the WIM Foundation |
| 8:40 p.m. | Vote of Thanks by L. Mcewen |
| 8:45 p.m. | Winners Group Photo |
| 9:00 p.m. | Dinner and Celebration |