2024 Industry Fora
The academy also offers asynchronous programmes and short courses tailored to the unique African retail environment. This represents the first-ever African foray into a comprehensive, self-paced retail education. Drawing upon the expertise of foremost academics and practitioners from around Africa, the academy will paint a vivid portrait of the history, future, and present state of retail on the continent.
Industry Fora
E-commerce and Payments Forum
Date: March 19,2024
Mode of delivery: On campus
Convener: Olu Akanmu, Elo Umeh
The E-commerce and Payments Forum is an invite-only event that aims to tackle the crucial issue of ensuring secure and efficient local and international payments in Africa. Its primary goal is to enable global market expansion and cross-border e-commerce. The forum's discussions revolve around accelerating innovation, forming strategic partnerships, enhancing cybersecurity resilience, complying with regulations, and making data-driven decisions.
Franchise and Outlet Management Forum
Date: September 24, 2024
Mode of delivery: On Campus
Convener: Nnamdi Ezeigbo, CEO, Slot Systems Ltd
The Franchise and Outlet Management Forum is an exclusive, invite-only event focused on propelling growth strategies through targeted discussions on franchise expansion, operational excellence, brand consistency, legal compliance, and data-driven strategies, forging a path toward robust management practices in franchise management. This forum offers unparalleled networking opportunities, uniting industry experts, thought leaders, and peers. It is a platform where valuable connections are forged, and the exchange of best practices among franchise operators becomes a catalyst for success.
Hospitality in Retail Forum
Date: June 5, 2024
Mode of delivery: On Campus
Academic Director: Dr. Belinda Nwosu
The Hospitality in Retail Forum is an exclusive event curated specifically for visionary leaders in the hospitality and retail sectors. This program is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and excellence and aims to spark discussions that will advance the industry by bridging the gap between hospitality and retail. Its main objective is to foster collaboration by bringing together insights from both sectors, thereby ensuring the creation of exceptional customer experiences, even in challenging retail environments. The program is not solely focused on overcoming obstacles but also on setting new industry benchmarks and promoting innovation.
