Africa Hospitality Summit
Why Attend?
The hospitality industry in Africa is at a defining moment. With shifting global trends, evolving customer expectations, and the unique dynamism of African markets, the future we are moving towards will not simply be an extension of the past, it must be reimagined and repositioned to unlock the continent’s full potential.
This summit will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders and innovators to explore how hospitality in Africa can become more than a space for service and experience, but a force for growth, innovation, and transformation.
Above all, it sets the stage for every participant to engage, contribute, and take part in shaping a bold reimagination of what the future of hospitality in Africa can and should look like.
Our Speakers
Exciting speakers to follow at the event
Featured Speakers
Mossadeck Bally President, Groupe Azalaï Hotels
Paul Onwuanibe MD/CEO, Landmark Africa
Uzoamaka Oshogwe MD/CEO, Transcorp Hotels PLC
Obi Asika Director-General, National Council For Arts and Culture, Nigeria
Speakers
Programme Agenda
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome Address by Dr. Belinda Nwosu
Opening Remarks
By Prof. Olayinka David West,
Dean and Professor of Information Systems, Lagos Business School
Keynote Address I, “Building Africa by Building African Enterprises”
By Mossadeck Bally,
President, Azalai Hotel Group
Palmwine Conversations: “Creativity as the New Currency in Hospitality”
Guest
Obi Asika
Director-General, National Council For Arts and Culture, Nigeria
Host
Dr. Belinda Nwosu.
Director LBS Hospitality Initiative,
Faculty, Lagos Business School
Keynote Address II, “The Art and Business of Creating Unforgettable Experiences”
By Paul Onwuanibe
CEO, Landmark Group
Special Performance
Lunch Break
Panel Session I, “Beyond the Now: Designing the next era of Hospitality”
Speakers
Uzoamaka Oshogwe
MD / CEO, Transcorp Hotels PLC
Kofi Abunu
MD / CEO, Food Concepts PLC
Moyo Ogunseinde ,
Executive Director, Uraga Real Estate
Moderator
Ifeanyi Asiodu
Senior Advisory Consultant, Ankara and Lustar Hotel Development and Advisory
Panel Session II, “Tech, AI and The Business of Hospitality”
Speakers
Ayoola Ajuwon
General Manager, 21st Century Evolution Systems Limited
Adedoyin Odunfa
MD / CEO, Digital Jewels Ltd.
Daniel Omerigwe
Managing Director, Current-Link Hospitality Systems Ltd.
Moderator
Nkem Nweke
Growth and Advancement Partner, LBS Tech Leap Initiative
Special Presentation
Remarks from the Director
Departure
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This is a one-day Summit.
The event will be held at Lagos Business School, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos Nigeria
The summit is designed for senior executives in hospitality and tourism companies operating in Africa.
Click on the link provided above to complete your registration.
Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to hospitalityinitiative@lbs.edu.ng for details.
Exhibition opportunities depend on the sponsorship package selected.
No. Attendance is free but your registration needs to be approved based on the criteria required.
Discussions will center around the business of experience, the economic power of digitalized hospitality, and the pathways to sustainable growth.
Yes. The summit offers high-level networking with executives, and industry leaders across Africa.
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