6TH EDITION  ·  ONITSHA, NIGERIA

Under 45 CEOs Business & Leadership Summit

THEME 2026

"Rethinking Entrepreneurship"

Build smarter businesses. Lead with clarity. Shape Africa's future.

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
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Youth development centre, Emos best street Federal Housing Estate, 3-3, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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OUR IMPACT

TRANSFORMING LIVES & BUSINESSES

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5,000+
Entrepreneurs Trained
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₦5 Million+
Prizes Won on Pitch Contest
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50+
Business Mentors
04
300+
SMEs Launched
THE 2026 LINEUP

MEET THE 2026 LINEUP

Under 45 CEOs Business & Leadership Summit 2026 — main event flyer
Olisiah Ewuzie — keynote speaker flyer
Ezekiel Solesi — speaker flyer
Ifeanyi Onwuachu — speaker flyer
Dr. Ella Chioma Ezeadilieje — speaker flyer
Samuel Obiorah — speaker flyer
Joy — panelist flyer
Agba — pitching competition judge flyer
Chito — pitching competition judge flyer
Nebolisa — pitching competition judge flyer
WHY ATTEND?

BUILT FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Now in its 6th edition, the Under 45 CEOs Business & Leadership Summit is Nigeria's premier gathering for young business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who want to build sustainable enterprises that solve real problems.

Expert Mentorship

Learn directly from industrialists, professors, and successful founders who have built businesses that stand the test of time.

Pitch Competition

Previous winners walked away with ₦1 million and ₦500,000 in prizes, plus scholarships for masterclasses at Onitsha Business School.

Access to Funding

Connect directly with SMEDAN, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank, and other financial institutions ready to support viable SMEs.

Network That Matters

Join 500+ entrepreneurs, business owners, and young CEOs under one roof. Every conversation could be your next partnership.

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Pitch Competition at Under 45 CEOs Summit
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PITCH COMPETITION

PITCH & WIN ₦1,000,000+

Turn Your Business Idea Into a Funded Reality

Have a business idea worth building? Pitch on the Under 45 CEOs stage before investors, industry leaders, and seasoned CEOs — and stand a chance to win over ₦1,000,000 in funding.

Previous winners walked away with ₦1,000,000 and ₦500,000 cash prizes, plus scholarships to Onitsha Business School's masterclass programme. This year, the stakes are even higher.

Pitch registration for the 2026 edition has closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
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THE MOMENTS

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025 EDITION

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Opening Keynote with all speakers and panelists
All Speakers and Panelists
Summit venue showing attendees
Venue
Registration session at the summit
Registration session
Medical checkup station at the event
Medical Checkup
Prayer session at the summit
Prayer session
OUR PARTNERS

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