Young entrepreneurs, industry leaders meet in Uyo to advance leadership

Tony Okoh, Uyo

Young entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders and other stakeholders are set to converge on Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the 2026 Annual Leadership and Entrepreneurial Conference, aimed at promoting leadership development and entrepreneurship.

The two-day conference, otherwise known as Ibom Ignite, will hold between October 27 and 28 with the theme “Reinvent: Rethink. Reimagine. Redesign. Become”.

The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Imoabasi Jacob, said that the two-day gathering will focus on inspiring new ideas and stronger leadership at the Ibom Hall, IBB Avenue, Uyo, adding that registration for the conference starts October 20.

Jacob explained that the conference is expected to provide a platform for participants to examine conventional approaches, explore emerging opportunities and develop new perspectives for navigating a rapidly changing world.

“The conference, which will bring together young entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and other stakeholders, will provide a platform for conversations around leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and personal transformation.

“Beyond inspiring participants, the conference is expected to provide a platform for repositioning young people through training, retraining, enterprise development and access to opportunities.

“The gathering will also create opportunities for networking, collaboration and meaningful engagement among participants with shared interests in entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation”.