๐Ÿ† 8th Annual Edition | July 11 & 12, 2026 | Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island
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Learn From Verified Practitioners

We do not invite influencers. Every speaker on stage runs a major property, conducts active research, or structures international lodging brands.

Keynote Speaker Prof Wasiu Babalola
Prof Wasiu Babalola
Atiba University Oyo/SVP Africa โ€“ Continent Worldwide hotels Turkiye
Speaker Karl Hala
Karl Hala
Group General Manager โ€“ Continental Hotels in Nigeria
Speaker Barr. Chike Ogeah
Barr. Chike Ogeah
Managing Director/CEO of Mac. Folly Hospitality Ltd (Owners of the Lagos Marriott Hotel)
Speaker Dr. Michael Pinder
Dr. Michael Pinder
General Manager โ€“ JS Signature Hotel Port Harcourt Nigeria
Speaker Benedicta Ogar
Benedicta Ogar
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CAVODAH HOSPITALITY
Speaker Martin Bredenoord
Martin Bredenoord
GENERAL MANAGER SHERATON LAGOS HOTEL
Speaker Dr. lyadunni A. Gbadebo
Dr. lyadunni A. Gbadebo
Director of Sales and Marketing Eko Hotels & Suites Lagos
Speaker Jorge Erazo
Jorge Erazo
General Manager, Lake Greenfield Hotel & Towers Ltd. Abuja
Speaker Dr. Ebikaboere Seimodei
Dr. Ebikaboere Seimodei
GENERAL MANAGER, OGEYI PLACE, PORT HARCOURT ZONAL CHAIRMAN โ€“ SOUTH SOUTH, HATMAN
Speaker Ahmed Raza
Ahmed Raza
General Manager โ€“ Radisson Blu VI Lagos
Speaker Funke Olusoga-Ogunlade
Funke Olusoga-Ogunlade
Principal Consultant โ€“ Funkeo Company, Lagos
Speaker Sharafa Lanre Balogun
Sharafa Lanre Balogun
General Manager, Glocient Hospitality
Speaker Nwazunku Jude
Nwazunku Jude
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO ELOMAZ HOTELS
Speaker Amir M. Adamu
Amir M. Adamu
Founder and Executive โ€“ Director Hospitality Innovation and Leadership Forum Cameroon
Speaker Justina Ovat (Mrs)
Justina Ovat (Mrs)
National President โ€“ Women in Hospitality Nigeria
Speaker Lydia Akunja
Lydia Akunja
Lecturer โ€“ Department of Hotel and Hospitality Management, Moi University-Eldoret Kenya.
Speaker Mrs. Kehinde Daniel
Mrs. Kehinde Daniel
MANAGING DIRECTOR, KOTS CATERING NIG. LTD.
Speaker Salome Danjuma
Salome Danjuma
FOOD, BEVERAGE, SPA AND WELLNESS MANAGER, The Wheatbaker

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