ACT Foundation Hosts 2026 Dialogue to Boost Young Entrepreneurs

The Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is convening a virtual conference on November 3, 2026, for its annual Breakfast Dialogue, themed “From Skills to Scale: Building the Ecosystems Africa’s Young Enterprises Need to Thrive.” The event aims to address challenges faced by young African entrepreneurs, particularly in accessing capital, relevant skills, and market opportunities. It seeks to foster collaboration among government institutions, corporate organizations, financial institutions, and development partners to enhance the infrastructure necessary for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to flourish.

Fela Durotoye, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gemstone Group, will deliver the keynote address. Other notable speakers include Mezuo Nwuneli of Sahel Capital, Dr Chinyere Almona of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Abiodun Olubitan of Access Bank Plc (NGX: ACCESSCORP).

The event will also introduce the 2026 Opportunity Compact, aimed at securing actionable commitments from stakeholders to strengthen SME growth infrastructure across Africa. Registration for the event is free via the ACT Foundation's official website.