JCI Abeokuta Hosts 2026 Business and Economic Summit Today

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Abeokuta is set to host the 2026 edition of its flagship Business & Economic Summit (BES) today, Thursday, May 21, 2026, bringing together leading voices across government, finance, technology, entrepreneurship, taxation, and enterprise management.

The summit, themed “Scaling Enterprise: Innovation in a Digital and Policy-Driven Economy,” will take place at the A.A Entertainment & Tourism Limited (formerly Park Inn Hotel), Main Auditorium, Kuto, Abeokuta, beginning at 9:00 AM prompt.

With Nigeria’s business environment increasingly shaped by digital transformation and evolving economic policies, BES 2026 is designed to equip entrepreneurs, business executives, professionals, and innovators with practical strategies for sustainable growth and enterprise scalability.

The event will feature a distinguished lineup of 13 industry leaders serving as keynote speakers, spotlight speakers, panelists, and hosts. Participants will gain firsthand insights into innovation, policy navigation, taxation, enterprise development, leadership, and digital transformation from experts actively shaping Nigeria’s economic future.

Speaking on the significance of the summit, the organizers described BES 2026 as a strategic platform created to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), startups, and established businesses with the knowledge and networks required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving economy.

Among the notable speakers expected at the summit are Olatunde Akintola, Engr. Kehinde O. Akintomide, Abidemi Adeyemi, Dr. Ibidunni Oyebisi, Abisinuola O. Adedeji, Christopher Otayemi, Matthew Oguntayo, Ebunoluwa Arimoro, Kemeshi Samuel, and Paul Akolade, alongside other respected professionals and business leaders.

The summit is being hosted under the JCI Nigeria “AMPLIFY” agenda and JCI Abeokuta’s “Forge For The Future” initiative, both aimed at fostering innovation, leadership development, and economic empowerment within Ogun State and beyond.

JCI Abeokuta, a foremost chapter of the global network of young active citizens, continues to champion initiatives that drive sustainable development, enterprise growth, and community impact.

Interested participants and stakeholders can still register via the official portal: https://eventfi.live/BES2026.