The Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) will bring together more than 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and alumni at its 2026 International Alumni Conference on October 22 in Lagos to explore how professional networks can drive enterprise, innovation and economic growth.
The conference, themed ‘The Advantage: Connecting People, Ideas and Opportunities,’ will hold at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, with discussions focused on turning alumni relationships into strategic partnerships, business opportunities and sustainable economic value.
Among the distinguished guests expected at the event are the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Coleman Cables, Engr. George Olutope Onafowokan; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of West African Exploration and Production Company (WEPC), part of the Dangote Group, and President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, Mrs Olajumoke Cecilia Ajaye; and the Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Professor Enase Okonedo.
Speaking ahead of the conference, the President of PAUAA, Dr Onyebuchi Odianjo, said the gathering would mobilise the university’s alumni network to create opportunities for individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
She said the value of an alumni community extended beyond reunions and informal networking, stressing the need for meaningful engagement, partnerships and practical collaboration capable of supporting professional success and business growth.
The full-day programme will feature two plenary panel sessions examining enterprise development and alternative paths to professional fulfilment.
The first session, titled ‘Built to Scale,’ will explore the strategies, challenges and decisions involved in transforming business ideas and entrepreneurial ventures into sustainable enterprises. Discussions will cover business expansion, innovation, leadership and the development of organisations capable of long-term growth.
Panellists will include the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Dr Peter Bamkole; Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Seamless Technologies, Mr Deji Lana; broadcaster and media and communications professional, Mrs Titilayo Oyinsan; Mrs Temi Salami, popularly known as Global Temi; and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern Oil and Gas, Engr. (Mrs.) Elozino Olaniyan. Mr Eyo O. Eyo will moderate the session.
The second panel, ‘Beyond the Classroom: Alumni Who Redefined Success,’ will examine how graduates have challenged conventional measures of achievement, navigated career transitions and pursued different routes to professional fulfilment and impact.
The panel will feature the Director of Commercial and Communications at News Central TV, Mrs Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan; Public Relations Manager at MTN Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Lakinbofa; content creator, digital educator and Co-Founder of Crea8torium, Mr Salem King; and award-winning event host, television presenter, actress, model and strategic communications consultant, Mojibade Show. Mrs Onyinyechi Aderibigbe will moderate the discussion.
Ms Jemimah Ugiagbe will serve as compere and master of ceremonies.
In addition to the panel discussions, the conference will feature a keynote address, interactive question-and-answer sessions, an alumni recognition segment and networking opportunities. Organisers say the programme is designed to help participants exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships and explore collaborations that can translate shared knowledge and connections into tangible opportunities.
The conference is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and conclude with a networking cocktail.
The Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association is the university’s official alumni body. It seeks to sustain engagement among graduates while creating opportunities to advance leadership, innovation and enterprise.