Business Leaders, Government Officials and Young Innovators to Converge at ICC for “Innovate, Build and Scale Up” Summit.
Enugu Media Village (EMV), the Most Updated Online News Platform | September 8, 2026.
The Impact Youth Development Initiative is set to host the Business Innovation Summit 2026, bringing together leading government officials, business executives, entrepreneurs, innovators and young people for a strategic conversation on innovation, enterprise development and economic growth.
The summit, scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, will be held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu, under the theme: “Innovate, Build and Scale Up.”
The event is designed to provide a platform for young entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders to gain practical knowledge, connect with influential industry players, explore opportunities and develop strategies for building sustainable and scalable businesses.
The summit will feature His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu State, as the Special Guest of Honour.
Also expected at the event is Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, Minister of Science & Technology, Federal Republic of Nigeria, who will serve as a Keynote Speaker, alongside Dr. Uche Sampson Ogah, President of Master Energy Group, also a Keynote Speaker.
The distinguished line-up further includes Dr. Ifeanyi Eric Okoye, OFR, CEO, Juhel Group, as Guest of Honour/Guest Speaker, bringing his wealth of business and entrepreneurial experience to the summit.
Other notable personalities expected to participate include Hon. Ozo Ekene Nnamani, Chairman, Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue, Barr. Mrs. Nnenna Anozie, President of Nnenna Anozie Foundation, and Prince Mustapha Audu, CEO, Electric Motor Vehicle Company.
With the theme “Innovate, Build and Scale Up,” the summit is expected to focus on how young Nigerians can transform ideas into viable enterprises, leverage technology, access emerging opportunities and build businesses capable of creating jobs and contributing meaningfully to economic development.
The participation of senior government officials and accomplished business leaders is also expected to create opportunities for meaningful interaction between policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and the youth, while encouraging stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors.
The event comes at a time when innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment remain critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation. Organisers believe that equipping young people with the right knowledge, networks and opportunities can help unlock a new generation of businesses and solutions.
The Impact Youth Development Initiative Business Innovation Summit 2026 is therefore positioned as more than a gathering; it is an opportunity to inspire ideas, build partnerships, strengthen businesses and empower young innovators to move from potential to measurable impact.
Young entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, students, investors, professionals and other stakeholders are expected to take advantage of the summit to learn, connect and position themselves for new opportunities.
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Venue: International Conference Centre (ICC), Enugu
Theme: Innovate, Build and Scale Up
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