Empowering Africa's Business Future

THRVE Forward
Building Sustainable Minority Businesses in the Digital Age

A transformative experience designed to educate, inspire, and scale

Date

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Audience

Founders, SMEs, Creators & Students

About the Event

THRVE Forward is a first-of-its-kind empowerment event curated by Thrve Partners to uplift and support minority-owned businesses through knowledge sharing, funding access, and digital transformation. Attendees will learn from top entrepreneurs, creators, and tech pioneers from across Nigeria.

Scale, Sustain, and THRVE

Why Attend?

Actionable insights from top entrepreneurs and innovators

Network with industry leaders and investors

Learn how to grow and digitize your business

Live panels, keynotes, and workshops

Opportunity to win business support grants (₦250,000 – ₦1,000,000)

Featured Speakers

JayceeTalks

JayceeTalks

Event Host/Media Personality

Olasoji Odunayo

Olasoji Odunayo

CEO, Sporos Consult

Chibunna Ogbonna

Chibunna Ogbonna

Founder, Carina Global Realty

Fiona Esther Wagbatsoma

Fiona Esther Wagbatsoma

Founder of YOA and WAGBS Inc.

SME Grant & Pitch Competition

Do you have a great business idea or a growing startup? Pitch to win between ₦250,000 – ₦1,000,000 in funding and support services.

Apply to Pitch

Pitch Competition Details:

  • Applications open until August 1st, 2025
  • Finalists will be selected to pitch live at the event
  • Winners announced on event day
  • Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders

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