AFRICA REAL ESTATE U40 CEO'S FORUM

AIHS to Launch U40 Future CEOs Conference 2024, Inspiring a New Generation of Housing Experts The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) is set to debut its maiden U40 Future CEOs Conference on July 22nd, gathering over 100 young industry professionals aged 40 and below to enrich their professional acumen. Breaking ground in the industry this year, AIHS aims to cultivate future talents and leaders for the upcoming generation of housing industry practitioners. The event will offer participants exclusive insights into industry trends and challenges, valuable networking opportunities, and avenues for business and professional development. Throughout the conference, attendees will partake in interactive workshops covering topics such as real estate development financing, the impact of sustainability on the sector, and reputation management. Moreover, participants will have the chance to present their projects and ideas to key government figures, including the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, who will inaugurate the inaugural edition of the U40 Future CEOs Conference 2024. Future leaders will seize the opportunity to learn, interact, network, and forge deals with successful CEOs, multinational corporations, and industry experts, with the youngest CEO trailblazers closing deals worth millions. A highlight of the conference program will be its distinguished lineup of speakers, including Dr. Mrs. Marja Hoek-Smit, Founder and Long Term Director of the International Housing Finance Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA; Rev. Surv. Ugochukwu Chime, Chairman of COPEN Group; Mr. Andrew S. Nevin, Advisory Partner & Chief Economist at PwC Nigeria, West Africa; Mr. Femi Adewole, Housing Finance Expert; Ian Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer at Reall UK; Kecia Rust, Executive Director and Founder of the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa; Hakeem Ogunniran, Founder/CEO of Eximia Realty Company Ltd., alongside other top global housing experts from the IFC, World Bank, and African Development Bank Group.