2018 SPEAKERS INCLUDED:
Yamini Virani
Founder - Celebrus Business Strategies, USA
Andrew Mclachlan
Senior Vice President, Development, sub-Saharan Africa - Radisson Hotel Group
Abdulhakeem Sadiq
Founder / Chief Executive Officer - Zama, Nigeria
Gbenga Olaniyan
Principal Partner - Estate Links, Nigeria
Abutu Odu
Real Estate Partner - Olajide Oyewole LLP Legal Practitioners, Nigeria
Fola Aiyesimoju
Founding Partner - Themis Capital Management, Nigeria
Adeniyi Akinlusi
Chief Executive Officer - Trust Bond Mortgage Bank, Nigeria
Moshood Olajide
Partner & General Counsel - West Africa Market Area, PwC, Nigeria
Olasupo Shasore (SAN)
Partner - Africa Law Practice (ALP), Nigeria
Dr. Andrew S. Nevin
Partner & Chief Economist - PwC, Nigeria
Ifeoma Ezeokafor
Principal Investment Officer - IFC, Global
Patrick Ilodianya
Managing Director - SFS Capital, Nigeria
Bolaji Edu
Chief Executive Officer - Broll Property Group, Nigeria
Adeniyi Falade
Managing Director - Crusader Sterling Pension, Nigeria
Jide Odusolu
Chief Executive Officer - Ogun State Property Investment Company (OPIC), Nigeria
Paul Onwuanibe
Chief Executive Officer - Landmark Africa Group, UK
ABOUT WAPI
The West Africa Property Investment Summit is a high-calibre two-day real estate focused conference. Leveraging off a global network and strategic local partners; the forum provides an unmatched platform for discussion and deal making for 450 delegates representing over 250 companies from investors, developers, operators, property experts, practitioners, the public sector and more.
The summit focuses on overcoming current obstacles in the West African Property Market whilst uncovering the market opportunities across Nigeria and Ghana. The conference will offer insights, thought-leadership and solution-focused tools ultimately driving further development and investment in the local and regional real estate market.
2018 OBJECTIVES
1. Effecting the movement towards a more structured, organised and formalised real estate sector
2. Enabling better market access for real estate developers through improved and more efficient land-use, tax and building regulations
3. Identifying the critical shifts in consumer, occupier and retailer demand, and how these changes will shape the future of the industry
4. Addressing the mismatch of current supply vs actual local demand and uptake in the housing, retail, office and hospitality sectors
5. Enhancing market transparency through industry cohesion and collaboration
6. Mobilising domestic capital for real estate investment and development
7. Unlocking the bottom line for co-working space offices, student housing, healthcare, educational facilities and serviced apartments
8. Highlighting innovative new funding and building solutions tailored to West Africa’s property market
WAPI BY NUMBERS
NEW TO WAPI 2019
FORMAT & FEATURES
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION AREA
Designed to ensure maximum engagement time and the expo is prominently located and features more exhibitors than ever before.
DISCUSSION ROOMS
We’ve added additional discussion rooms to cater to our expanded and feature-rich agenda.
PRIVATE MEETING ROOMS
Multiple private meeting rooms have been created for informal, private and spontaneous networking sessions.
NETWORKING DRINKS & DINNER
Embrace a unique opportunity to join your fellow business leaders for drinks and dinner.
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Highlighting the growing significance of the region on the global stage, we’re bringing one of the world’s premier keynote speakers.
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Build your expertise by joining a learning course designed by Africa’s leading academics and featuring expert guest lecturers for West Africa.
PRE-CONFERENCING NETWORKING PORTAL
Time is money. Establish meetings before you arrive to make the most of your valuable time at the conference.
IN DEPTH CASE STUDIES
Delivering the best strategies and examples from Africa and around the world – these case studies will help you prosper in a growing and competitive market.
2018 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
PLATINUM SPONSOR
DINNER SPONSOR
LUNCH SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION FORUM SPONSOR
INDUSTRY SPONSORS
ADVERTISING SPONSOR
RESEARCH PARTNER
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
LEAD PUBLICATION PARTNER
PR PARTNER
