By Yemisi Suleiman

The second annual UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE), scheduled for Friday, 11th October 2024, will feature Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the First Lady of Ekiti State, and Olori Ronke Ogunwusi, the wife of the Ooni of Ife and founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Co-Founder of UK Africa Trade Expo, as leading speakers.

This expo is an initiative of the Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) taking place on 11th-12th October 2024, and will be held at the Kensington and Chelsea Conference and Events Centre in London.

This year’s theme, “Driving Economic Growth Through Connectivity, Innovation & Collaboration,’ promises to be a transformative exploration of future economic partnerships between the UK and Africa.

Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, First Lady Ekiti State who is Special Guest at this year’s event, and Olori Ronke Ogunwusi are set to be the lead speakers at this epic event. Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, a renowned expert in the field of innovation and collaboration, will share her insights on the potential for growth and development through partnership between the UK and Africa. Meanwhile, Queen Aderonke, a respected leader and advocate for economic empowerment brings her wealth of experience and expertise to the table, with insightful discussions on “Driving Economic Growth.”

Other esteemed speakers at the UK Africa Trade Expo include: H.E Amb. Shimane Kelaotswe, Botswana High Commission; Prince Kamari Ademiluyi, CoFounder UK Africa Trade Expo and AFWL.

Others are Duchess of Lamberton, Ambassador of global peace and commonwealth, Prof. Layton Reid, Founder of Desitecture, Mr. Joel Singh, Director, Gec space programme and Adesegun Adeosun Jnr, AKA, Smade, Co founder, Afro Nation

“UKATE is more than just an event, it’s a movement,” said Queen Ronke Ogunwusi, founder of UKATE. “We are bringing together top-tier speakers, influential leaders, royalty, private investors, major banking organizations, and visionary industry figures to shape the future of economic collaboration between the UK and the African continent.”

This year’s event, she says, will feature highlights such as UK-Africa Space Sector Initiatives, which will explore cutting-edge developments in the space sector and their potential for collaboration. Additionally, the event will feature a discussion on innovative solutions turning plastic waste into usable diesel fuel, creating real environmental impact.

Charles Khiran, an inspiring leadership speaker, corporate trainer, and executive coach, will be hosting this exciting day. With a focus on driving economic growth through connectivity, innovation, and collaboration, UKATE 2024 is set to be a can’t-miss event for anyone interested in the future of economic partnerships between the UK and Africa.