2025 EVENT
AGENDA
DAY ONE
MAY 21ST
8:00 – 9:00
Arrival & Registration
9:00 – 9:05
Welcome
9:05 – 9:10
Conference Overview
Bimpe Nkontchou - W8 Advisory
9:10 – 10:00
Keynote Address
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Keynote address by Stephen Jennings, Founder & CEO at Rendeavour
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Video Presentation & Fireside Chat with Yomi Ademola, Chairman, Rendeavour West Africa Country Head, Nigeria Rendeavour & Scott Bryan (Director of Education, Rendeavour)
10:00 – 10:40
Effective family business succession structures
Exploring best practices and strategies for designing sustainable and seamless succession plans in family-owned businesses
Panellists
Moderator: Adeolu Anjorin-Idowu - Aluko & Oyebode
Lorna Payandi-Pillay - IQEQ
Devvrat Periwal - Anjawallah Collins & Haidermota
Anil Madnani - Apeiron International
Adrian Mayer - Charles Russell Speechleys
10:40 – 10:50
Q&A
10:50 – 11:10
Tea Break
11:10 – 11:30
PLENARY ADDRESS: Spotlight on UAE as an investment and wealth management destination
Devvrat Periwal - Anjawallah Collins & Haidermota
11:30 – 12:00
Presentation on Second Citizenship
CS Global - Mr Paul Singh Director of Business Development and Finance at CS Global Partners
12:00 – 12:10
Q&A
12:10 – 13:00
International Tax Efficiency Strategies
Legal and ethical methods of minimising tax liabilities and optimise wealth structures
Panellists
Moderator: Femi Wright - WYZE
Tega Yemi-Jimoh - WYZE
Morag Ofili - Edwin Coe
Agbada Agbada - Aluko & Oyebode
13:00 – 13:15
Q&A
13:15 – 14:15
LUNCH bREAK
14:10 – 14:50
How to Diversify your Portfolio through Impact Investing
Examining how family offices & High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) can develop and deploy impact investment strategies to diversify portfolios and drive long-term growth through alternative investments.
Panellists
Moderator – Ms. Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani - EnergyInc Advisors
Ms. Yemi Keri - RTA
Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes - Aruwa Capital
Chike Chukwuelue - Bank of Industry
Audrey Joe-Ezigbo - Falcon Corporation
14:50 – 15:00
Q&A
15:00 – 15:40
Examining Real Estate Investments in the Global Market
Examining real estate investments and property development in the international and domestic markets
Panellists
Bimpe Nkontchou (Moderator) - W8 Advisory
Yomi Ademola - Alaro City
Udo Okonjo - Fine & Country
Oliver Little - Charles Russell Speechlys
Adeola Kembi - Aluko & Oyebode
15:40 – 15:50
Q&A
15:50 – 16:10
Tea Break
16:10 – 16:40
Health is Wealth
Health & Wellness Presentation video - followed by fireside chat with Iwosan Wellness Centre
Dr Oluwatomi Kogo
Dr Banji Awosika
16:40 – 16:50
Q&A
16:50 – 17:20
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Building Wealth & achieving Financial Success
Mr. Adeboye Martins - Professional Coaching Consultant, Narita Learning Centre
17:20 – 17:30
Q&A
17:30 – 17:40
WRAP UP & CLOSING REMARKS
MC
17:40 – 19:00
NETWORKING & DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY TWO
MAY 22ND
8:00 – 9:00
Arrival & Registration
9:00 – 9:05
Welcome
9:05 – 9:10
conference overview
Bimpe Nkontchou - W8 Advisory
9:10 – 10:00
UK Education Opportunities
Presentation & Fireside Chat
Favour Odiaka (Moderator) - Wazobia FM
Mark Brooks – Mark Brooks Education Consulting
Gareth Collier - Dukes Education
10:00 – 10:10
Q&A
10:10 – 10:30
Tea Break
10:30 – 11:10
Important Strategies for Succession Planning and Wealth Preservation
Sharing insights on how family offices can efficiently manage and grow private wealth across generations
Panellists
Devvrat Periwal (Moderator) - Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota | ALN UAE
Bimpe Nkontchou - W8 Advisory
Adeolu Idowu - Aluko & Oyebode | ALN Nigeria
Femi Wright - WYZE
Anil Madnani - Apeiron
11:10 – 11:20
Q&A
11:20 – 12:00
Asset Protection & Wealth Structuring – Trusts vs Private Foundations
Comparing the advantages and nuances of using trusts versus private foundations for asset protection and wealth structuring to ensure financial security and legacy preservation
Panellists
Jonathan Burt (Moderator) - Charles Russell Speechlys
Bimpe Nkontchou - W8 Advisory
Lorna Payandi-Pillay - IQEQ
Morag Ofili - Edwin Co
12:00 – 12:10
Q&A
12:10 – 13:10
LUNCH bREAK
13:10 – 13:50
The Preservation, Custody & Transfer of African art as an Asset Class
Exploring the growing trend of art collection and the need for a structured approach to the preservation, custody and transfer of art as a family asset
Panellists
Bimpe Nkontchou (Moderator) - W8 Advisory
Ugoma Ebilah - Art Advisor, Bloom Art
Jess Castellote - Director, Yemisi Shyllon Museum
Niyi Adenubi - Collector, Director VFD Group
13:50 – 14:00
Q&A
14:00 – 14:40
Overview of Domestic vs Global Markets/ Investment Trends
Exploring effective methods to protect and preserve personal wealth in a dynamic economic landscape
Panellists
Rahul Ahuja (Moderator) - Wealth8
Esili Eigbe - Leadway Asset Management
Ononuju Irukwu - FirstBank UK Limited
14:40 – 14:50
Q&A
14:50 – 15:20
Tea Break
15:20 – 16:00
Is AI changing the landscape of Investment Management?
Exploring the role of technology and digital tools in optimising wealth management and client services
Panellists
Rahul Ahuja (Moderator) - Wealth8
David Alao - Leadway Asset Management
Ononuju Irukwu - FirstBank UK
16:00 – 16:10
Q&A
16:10 – 16:50
Succession Planning & Preparing the Next Generation as Custodians of Family Wealth
Addressing the challenges and opportunities in passing wealth to the next generation, ensuring a smooth transition
Panellists
Gbolly Balogu (Moderator) - Country Estates
Rasna Mangharam - R.H. Plastic
Tairat Tijani - Adegunwa Family Office
Sujan Mohinani - Mohinani Group
Deji Majekodunmi - FMA Architects
Abimbola Osibodu - IO Furniture
16:50 – 17:00
Q&A
17:00 – 17:05
WRAP UP & CLOSING REMARKS
Bimpe Nkontchou (W8 Advisory)
17:05 – 21:30