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Expo 2025
Program
Abuja Startup
One Stage, Infinite Possibilities
Our Program
The Abuja Startup Expo 2025 brings together the brightest minds, trailblazing startups, and industry leaders on one powerful stage. This is where innovation meets opportunity, where groundbreaking ideas take center stage, and where collaboration shapes the future of business in Africa.
From insightful keynotes to dynamic panel discussions and game-changing pitches, this stage is the heartbeat of the expo—connecting founders, investors, and industry pioneers in one transformative experience.
Panel Sessions
3
Keynote Address
2
Networking Sessions
3
Breakout Rooms
2
PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Our Sessions
Arrival & Registration
8AM - 9AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
● Welcome remarks by organizers
● Opening keynote: Why Africa Must Build By Sir Stanley Amuchie — Executive Director, COO & CIO, Fidelity Bank Plc
● Remarks by partners (government, investors, tech leaders)
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Panel | Investment: Funding the Future
Topic: VC, Angel, and Non-Dilutive Funding for Startups in Africa
Speakers:
● Mr. Segun Cole (Maasai Ventures)
● Mrs. Ajuma Ataguba (Founders Institute)
9:30AM - 10:30AM
PANEL | Legal : Protect or Perish
Topic: Legal Structures, IP, Data Protection & Tax for African Startups
Speakers:
● Ms. Rosemond Phil-Otihiwa (ALX Africa, Corporate Lawyer)
10:50AM - 11:45AM
Networking & Lunch
● Buffet + Background live music
● Mentorship Lounge: Founder x Expert 1-on-1s (pre-booked)
● Fire act performance near Demo Zone (short set)
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Panel | Creativity, Product & Design : Build Beautiful – Why Product & Brand Matter
Topic: Storytelling, Design, User Experience in Product Building & Marketing
Speakers:
● Mr. Abayomi Semudara (Product Designer, 60sec Story)
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Panel | Tech & Innovation: Building for 10X – Scale, Stack & Strategy
Topic: How startups are scaling tech across Africa
Speakers:
● Ismail Olasunkanmi (Fmr CTO, Accelerate Africa; CEO, Deveote)
2:25PM - 3:20PM
Live DEMO Zone + STARTUP Pitch
● 5 pre-selected startups pitch (3 min pitch + 2 min feedback)
● Audience voting via QR code | Judges Decision
3:45PM - 4:30PM
Entertainment & Fire Performance
● Spoken word or music performance
● Fire dancer or fire spitter + music
● Crowd engagement segment: quick trivia, mini giveaways
4:30PM - 5:00PM
PANEL: Abuja's Startup Future – What Needs to Change
Topic: Policy, infrastructure, hubs, and what’s next
Speakers:
● Mr. Remy Chukwunyere (Ugwumba Foundation)
5:00PM - 5:30PM
Closing Remarks + Recognition
● Recap of key moments
● Announcement of pitch winner(s)
● Group photo + Thank yous
5:30PM - 6:00PM
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