Seed Nigeria International Women’s Day 2026: A Power-Packed Learning Series for Women Entrepreneurs

This International Women’s Day, we are not just celebrating women, we are equipping them. We did this last year and we are doing it again.

In preparation for our highly anticipated IWD Grand Finale Pitch Competition, we are hosting a 4-part learning experience leading up to the grand finale on the 28th of March, 2026, designed to sharpen thinking, strengthen execution, and position women entrepreneurs for sustainable growth.

The journey begins with a powerful conversation and continues with three transformational webinars, each one building on the other.

And yes, attendance at all sessions is compulsory for entrepreneurs who intend to compete for the ₦1,000,000 prize funding.

Register for all events via: https://events.seednetwork.ng

Let’s walk you through what to expect.

1. Webinar One

Turning Vision into Action

Speaker: Seyi AbolajiFounder/CEO, Wilson’s Juice Company

Vision without implementation remains potential.

This session bridges strategy and execution, helping founders translate ambition into practical steps. Entrepreneurs will gain tools to:

• Clarify their value proposition

• Break large goals into actionable milestones

• Identify bottlenecks limiting growth

• Strengthen decision-making frameworks

• Align daily activities with long-term business outcomes

This is where ideas become structured roadmaps.

2. Webinar Two

Discipline is Feminine: The Power of Structured Execution in Building a Real Business

Speaker: Taibat Dayo-Amzat

Founder/CEO, Zenfix Limited

Many people start businesses. Few build sustainable ones.

This session focuses on the execution gap, the difference between having ideas and building structured, profitable systems.

Participants will learn:

• Why discipline is a competitive advantage

• How to build structure into daily operations

• Turning ideas into measurable execution plans

• Developing internal systems that support growth

• Avoiding “busy but unproductive” entrepreneurship

This webinar grounds founders in operational clarity, a foundation necessary for a strong pitch and a scalable business.

3. Webinar Three

“Give to Gain” Strategies: Shifting from Competitive to Collaborative Business Models

Led by Funto BorofficeFounder/CEO, Chanja Datti

Many women operate in saturated markets, fashion, food, beauty, retail, services.

The traditional mindset says:Protect your ideas. Guard your customers. Outperform everyone.

But the modern growth model says:Partner. Share. Co-create. Multiply.

This session introduces strategic generosity, the idea that collaboration can increase visibility, revenue, influence, and opportunity.

Participants will learn how to:

• Identify smart partnership opportunities

• Leverage collaboration for revenue growth

• Expand reach without increasing marketing spend

• Build ecosystems instead of isolated businesses

• Use networks as growth accelerators

This session shifts entrepreneurs from competition-driven survival to collaboration-driven scale.

4. IWD Grand Finale Pitch Event

IWD Grand Finale Pitch Event

Join us for the International Women’s Day Grand Finale hosted by Stanford Seed Network Nigeria.

The finalists will pitch their businesses live, and the winners will be awarded on the spot.

🎙 Guest Speaker: Uche Pedro, Founder of BellaNaija

🎤 MC: Mimi Ade-Odiachi, Founder/CEO of Omar Gardens Floral Company

📅 March 28, 2026

📍 Lagos

Come support the finalists and invite fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders to be part of the celebration.

Why Attendance Is Mandatory

The IWD Grand Finale Pitch Competition is not just about presenting a business idea.

It is about presenting:

• A structured business

• A clear execution strategy

• A collaborative growth model

• A founder who is prepared

Each session in this series builds a layer of that preparation.

📌 Entrepreneurs who wish to compete for the ₦1,000,000 prize funding must attend all sessions.

📌 Attendance will be tracked.

📌 Completion of the series qualifies participants for pitch consideration.

This is not just an event. It is a preparation process.

This Is More Than Celebration, It Is Capacity Building

International Women’s Day is often filled with inspiring conversations.

This year, we are adding structure, strategy, and measurable growth to that inspiration.

If you are serious about scaling your business, refining your pitch, and positioning yourself for funding, this series was designed for you.

Register. Show up. Participate fully and prepare to compete with confidence.