# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The SME Conference is a premier gathering designed to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.About this EventThe SME Conference is a premier gathering designed to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. SMEs are the backbone of our economy — creating jobs, driving innovation, and contributing significantly to national GDP. Yet, they continue to face challenges such as limited access to finance, capacity gaps, and regulatory hurdles.The SME Conference was founded by Nkem Ukwa, the Lead Consultant of Gatewood Consulting Ltd — a premier consulting firm dedicated to helping SMEs structure, scale, and thrive, transforming them into globally competitive businesses.Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking sessions, the conference provides a platform for entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and business leaders to connect, share knowledge, and unlock opportunities for growth.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abuja/the-sme-conference-x-the-emerging-economy-conference/100001735379850849
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Abuja
- **state**: FC
- **country**: Nigeria
- **location**: Afri Hotel
- **lat**: 9.0485043
- **long**: 7.488445899999999
- **full address**: Afri Hotel, 281 Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja, Nigeria

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference being held?
  - **A:** The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference takes place on Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm at Afri Hotel, 281 Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja, Nigeria.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference?
  - **A:** The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference is organized by Gatewood Consulting.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abuja, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The SME Conference x The Emerging Economy Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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