Top-tier event management outfit, Laurel Events Limited, has announced plans to host a high-impact Business Forum aimed at equipping entrepreneurs and industry professionals with strategic tools for business growth, operational excellence, and sustainable corporate culture.
The event, tagged Laurel Business Forum (LBF 2025), is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Darlington Hall, Industrial Crescent, Ilupeju, Lagos, and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Speaking on the forthcoming forum, the Managing Director of Laurel Events and President of the Association of Events Vendors in Nigeria (ASSEV), Mrs. Stella Arome, revealed that this year’s edition is themed “Corporate Side of Business: The Human Energy”, reflecting the forum’s focus on the people-driven side of corporate success.
According to Arome, the forum will feature a rich lineup of seasoned professionals and industry thought leaders who will deliver keynote sessions on various critical aspects of business operations. Among the distinguished speakers is the Chief Executive Officer of TCOC Global Limited, Mr. Christopher Omoijiade, who will share insights on “Leadership and Business Culture: Operational Excellence.”
Also billed to speak is the Chief Executive Officer of Photonimi Event, Mr. Korede Olabanji, who will present on “Structure and Management of a Company”, shedding light on foundational business architecture and organisational sustainability.
Adding a holistic touch to the programme, the Chief Executive of Sparkling World Business & Events Limited, Mrs. Yemisi Peters, will address the importance of self-care in entrepreneurship, with a presentation on “Personal and Mental Health Care: Rejuvenate and Recharge.” In an engaging turn, renowned comedian and entrepreneur, Mr. Akuidolo Orevoghene, popularly known as Forever, will share practical strategies for client retention and creative engagement in a session titled “Thinking Outside the Box: Customer Management and Retention.”
Co-convener of the forum and CEO of SarahGold Productions and Events Limited, Mrs. Sarah Ibironke Omije, noted that LBF 2025 is designed to attract a diverse audience including event managers, planners, business owners, entrepreneurs, and potential investors. She explained that the forum will not only serve as a platform for capacity building and skills acquisition but will also foster networking and collaborative opportunities across different sectors of the business and events industry.
Organisers say that LBF 2025 promises to be a value-packed gathering for forward-thinking professionals looking to scale their businesses and navigate today’s corporate landscape with innovation, empathy, and resilience.