2022
SME STORIESA WENA SME WORKSHOP
- December 8, 2022
- Relax & Chill Park, Uzzitz Garden, Abuja
- December 8, 2022
WenA SME Workshop presents SME STORIES
About SME Stories
A capacity-building initiative designed to proffer practical business solutions, especially in these challenging times. SMEs will be able to tell their entrepreneurial stories and collaborate with professionals and thought leaders from the SME Industry, to foster innovation, creativity, and business growth.
The goal of the workshop is to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs to tell their stories, get practical business solutions from professionals and relevant stakeholders, and strengthen the WenA SME ecosystem for productive and inclusive growth.
This workshop preludes the launch of the 4th Stream of the WenA Entrepreneurship Program (WEP).
Other Objectives include
To create a networking hub for SMEs to share their business challenges with professional thought leaders across the value chain.
Address problems SMEs face in their business strategies, arguably to start thinking about transitioning toward more sustainable practices in business using technology innovative solutions.
On-site Business Clinic with Certified Business Development Services Providers
Access finance and investment opportunities.
Access to market (local and international), and product exhibition
SPEAKERS
FOUNDER - WenA
Her Excellency - Aisha Babangida
FOUNDER
WOMEN ENTERPRISE ALLIANCE
SPECIAL GUEST
Mr. Olawale Tunde Fasanya
Director General
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of
Nigeria (SMEDAN)
PANELIST
Mrs Dupe Olusola
BUSINESS COACH
PANELIST
Mr. Collins Nwosu
Growth/Sales Specialist and Access to Market
PANELIST
Mrs Funke Medun
BDSP SPECIALIST
PANELIST
MR. KOLA AINA
VENTURE CAPITALIST/INVESTMENT EXPERT
WORKSHOP FRAMEWORK
TELL YOUR STORY
A safe community to provide a
listening ear to SMEs.
Entrepreneurs can share their
challenges, vent their frustrations, and get the
emotional support needed
- Panel Session 1
- Panel Session 1
- November 14 - 16, 2022
- 08.00 A.M. - 16.00 P.M.
FIND A SOLUTION
We will provide a range of solutions – business, personal,
financial, mental, etc.
BDSP Services
Speak to a Business Professional or a therapist
Find a
mentor/coach
- Panel Session 2
GROW COLLECTIVELY
Grow in a community, network with other entrepreneurs, service providers, and business
coaches.
The WenA Ecosystem will continue to proffer business solutions to SMEs.
Resources materials
Share more success
stories
BOOK A STAND
At the event, SMEs will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services for as low as 5,000.00. To book a stand, click the button below.
Sponsorship
PARTNER WITH US
Through your sponsorship/partnership, you will be contributing invaluably to Nigeria’s overall socio-economic development.
Workshop Sponsor
- Full Brand visibility & Media Campaign visibility as official sponsor
- Presentation during the event to promote products and services.
- Access to the VIP room
- Large Exhibition Space
Trade Sponsor
- Brand visibility only exhibition area.
- Presentation during event to promote products and services.
- Exhibition Space
Partners
Our Official Partners
THE WENA SME ECOSYSTEM
The African SME has been the backbone of trade in Africa for Centuries. A large percentage are farmers producing a variety of crops.
The WenA SME Ecosystem is a community of SMEs from various industries (predominantly agriculture, technology and the creative industry) conceived at the 3rd WenA Conference on SMEs Scalability in Intra-regional trade. The Ecosystem aims to support SMEs through capacity-building initiatives, mentorship advocacy, and business development support services to ensure the growth and sustainability of these businesses.