The Under-40 CEOs Dinner & Awards Night
December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Free
Celebrating Young Leaders. Connecting Visionaries. Inspiring Enterprise.
About the Event
The Under-40 CEOs Dinner & Awards Night is an exclusive business networking and recognition event within the Benue Cultural Carnival, designed to celebrate outstanding young entrepreneurs, business executives, innovators, and emerging industry leaders who are contributing to economic growth and development.
The event will bring together accomplished CEOs, startup founders, investors, corporate executives, policymakers, financial institutions, mentors, and development partners for an evening of recognition, strategic networking, and business engagement.
Beyond celebrating achievement, the dinner will create opportunities for young business leaders to connect with potential investors, explore funding opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
The initiative aims to inspire the next generation of business leaders, promote entrepreneurship, encourage innovation, and position Benue State as a hub for emerging businesses and young enterprise development.
Key Highlights
- Under-40 CEO Awards: Recognition of exceptional young entrepreneurs and business leaders making significant contributions to their industries and communities.
- Exclusive Networking Dinner: An opportunity for business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to connect in a premium setting.
- Investment and Capital Engagement: A platform for selected entrepreneurs to present business opportunities and engage with potential investors and financial partners.
- Mentorship and Leadership Exchange: Conversations with experienced business leaders on leadership, business growth, innovation, and sustainability.
- Entrepreneurship Showcase: Highlighting successful businesses, innovative products, and emerging ventures founded or led by young professionals.
- Corporate Partnerships: Encouraging collaboration between established companies, startups, government institutions, and development organisations.
- Awards Presentation: Celebrating excellence, resilience, creativity, and measurable impact across different sectors.
Proposed Award Categories
The awards may recognize outstanding achievements across sectors, including:
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Technology and Innovation Leader of the Year.
- Agriculture and Agribusiness CEO of the Year.
- Creative Industry Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Female Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Manufacturing and Industrial Enterprise Leader of the Year.
- Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Emerging Startup of the Year.
- Outstanding CEO in Tourism and Hospitality.
- Young Business Leader of the Year.
Award categories, eligibility requirements, nomination procedures, and selection criteria will be determined by the organizers.
Objectives
The Under-40 CEOs Dinner & Awards Night aims to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, encourage youth-led enterprise, facilitate access to investment and mentorship, strengthen corporate networking, and promote sustainable business development across Benue State.
It will also create a platform for showcasing the achievements of young business leaders and inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs to build innovative, competitive, and socially responsible businesses.
Who Should Attend?
The event will welcome young CEOs, startup founders, business owners, corporate executives, investors, financial institutions, policymakers, mentors, business associations, and invited development partners.
Participation may be organised through nominations, invitations, sponsorship packages, and approved ticketing arrangements.
Join the Celebration of Young Enterprise
The Under-40 CEOs Dinner & Awards Night offers an opportunity to celebrate the people building businesses, creating jobs, solving problems, and shaping the future of Benue’s economy.
Join visionary entrepreneurs, influential business leaders, and strategic partners for an evening dedicated to excellence, opportunity, and the power of enterprise.
UNDER-40 CEOs DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT — Honouring Today’s Achievers. Empowering Tomorrow’s Business Leaders.
Part of the Benue Cultural Carnival.