PAU Alumni Conference to Bring 400+ Leaders Together to Connect Ideas, Opportunities

The Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) has announced its 2026 International Alumni Conference, set to take place on October 22 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos. Over 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and alumni are expected to participate in the event, themed 'The Advantage: Connecting People, Ideas and Opportunities.'

The conference aims to highlight how an alumni community can serve as a powerful force for enterprise, innovation, and economic growth, moving beyond mere reunions to create meaningful opportunities for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy.

The conference will feature distinguished speakers, including George Olutope Onafowokan, Managing Director/CEO of Coleman Cables; Mrs Olajumoke Cecilia Ajaye, Managing Director/CEO of WEPC and President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists; and Professor Enase Okonedo, Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University. Dr Onyebuchi Odianjo, President of the PAUAA, emphasized the conference's goal to harness the collective strength of the alumni community to create meaningful opportunities.

The full-day agenda includes two plenary panel discussions. The first session, 'Built to Scale,' will explore the strategies, challenges, and decisions involved in transforming business ideas into sustainable, scalable enterprises. The second session, 'Beyond the Classroom: Alumni Who Redefined Success,' will delve into how alumni have challenged traditional definitions of success, navigated career transitions, and pursued alternative paths to professional fulfillment and impact.

Keynote speakers and panelists include Dr Peter Bamkole, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University; Mr Deji Lana, Co-Founder and CTO of Seamless Technologies; Mrs Titilayo Oyinsan, broadcaster and media professional; Mrs Elozino Olaniyan, Managing Director/CEO of Midwestern Oil and Gas; Mrs Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, Director of Commercial and Communications at News Central TV; Dr Goodluck Lakinbofa, Public Relations Manager at MTN Nigeria; Mr Salem King, content creator and Co-Founder of Crea8torium; and Ms Mojibade Show, award-winning event host and television presenter.

The event will conclude with a networking cocktail, offering alumni, industry leaders, and stakeholders a platform to exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and explore collaborations that can translate shared knowledge and connections into tangible business opportunities.