BusyBee Event Business Summit

26th Nov - 28th 2024

Lagos, Nigeria

About the summit

The BusyBee Event Business Summit is a convergence of outstanding event professionals who share a passion for innovation and imagination. It is an annual conference that started November 2017, designed to foster sound entrepreneurial practices amongst event professionals and has made remarkable progress over the past 8 years.

Our theme for this year is “THE FORWARD THINKING EVENT PROFESSIONAL,” where we explore the intersection of creativity and strategic thinking

Goals and Objectives:
– Foster collaboration: We aim to create a dynamic platform for industry experts to exchange ideas, insights, and best practices.

– Cutting-edge exploration: The summit will delve into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the event management landscape.

– Empowerment: We want to empower event professionals to elevate their craft and create memorable experiences.

Distinguished Past Speakers:
Over the years, we have been honored to host exceptional speakers, including:

-Mrs Yewande Zaccheus(Eventful Limited)
– Funke Bucknor-Obruthe (Zapphaire Events)
– Late Ibidunni Ighodalo (Elizabeth R Events)
– Bisola Borha (TrendyBee Events)
– Eddie Zaratsian (USA)
– Jacqueline Vasquez (New York)
– Precious Celebrations (South Africa)
– Bayo Adedeji (Wakanow HQ) and so much more

What do you get when you sign up?

3-day access to the BusyBee event business summit 8.0.
Access to plenary & Breakout sessions.
Access to full breakfast & lunch
Certificate of Participation.
Access to the BusyBee excellence awards/gala night with industry colleagues.
Access to an exciting welcome cocktail night.
Access to sponsors & Partners.
Vendor directory listing
1 year access to the prestigious well watered garden tribe (WWGT) community and much more!

We have a number of payment options and plans for you to choose from. Click on the button below to see them and choose the one best for you

Countdown to the Forward-Thinking Event Professional Summit

Contact us

Temitope: +234 7038314882

Bukola: +234 8060002651

Email: busybeeeventsummit@gmail.com

Attending this International Business Summit gives participants a 1 year access into the Thriving Business Community, The Well Watered Garden Tribe Nation (WWGT)

Well Watered Garden Tribe (WWGT) Nation is a distinguished and thriving community passionately devoted to empowering event professionals. Our primary focus revolves around fostering intentional networking and facilitating the growth of businesses within the event industry. Founded in 2017 under the exemplary guidance of Coach Bisi Sotunde, WWGT has achieved remarkable progress over the past 8 years. Our community boasts an active membership of over 350 esteemed professionals, strategically spread across six dynamic zones, including a vibrant Diaspora network. WWGT takes pride in cultivating a professional and supportive environment, where industry experts collaboratively share insights, exchange knowledge, and flourish in their event businesses. By joining our esteemed community, you gain access to a diverse and thriving network, unlocking a world of opportunities and valuable connections in the ever-evolving event landscape. Together, we strive to shape a brighter future for event professionals, embodying the spirit of unity, growth, and excellence

Meet the Convener

Bisi Sotunde is the convener of the BusyBee Event Business Summit, one of Africa’s largest conferences established since 2017 to foster sound entrepreneurial practices amongst event professionals.

She is an Award winning International Events Planner, thought leader
and Influencer. She sits at the helm of affairs as the Managing Director of BusyBee Events, a leading destination events management company based in Lagos, Nigeria

BusyBee Events’s expertise lies in curating bespoke destination events, from weddings to milestone celebrations to meetings, conferences and exhibitions, etc.
The brand has stood to be a force to reckon with in the Nigerian Events industry, having successfully planned and managed several high-profile events for over 15 years.
It prides itself on the unrivalled personal event services it provides to its clientele.

When Bisi is not planning events, she is travelling and exploring the beautiful cities in the world.

Bisi has represented Nigeria/Africa, in numerous wedding conferences and
leadership retreats,one of which was an all expense paid trip to the Abu Dhabi Wedding Show held in September 2023, an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau

In January 2023, Bisi led a team of 20 Nigerian Destination Wedding Planners to an all expense paid trip for the Dubai Global Wedding Excellence Retreat(GWE), an initiative of the Dubai Economy and Tourism.

Bisi Sotunde has clinched several awards to her name for her impact and contributions to the growth of the wedding industry such as; Event Planner of the Year 2023, Top 30 Female Leaders who have shaped the Nigerian Event Industry amongst other international recognitions.

She leads the Well Watered Garden Tribe Nation(WWGT), a thriving community that promotes collaborations, networking and business support, this community has an active membership of over 350 event professionals cut across Nigeria and Diaspora

Testimonials

The experience today has been awesome, mind blowing and for me , I came all the way because I know that I am offering value and for me to offer value, you also need to have that in you, What you don't have, you cannot give. That's why we are going out all the way to get more knowledge. The speakers have been awesome. Amazing speakers, sharing from their heart. You know, it just helps us to get better, to do business better, not like every other person there. There is a drive to always want to do more. You know, like we are saying, we are going premium. We are doing so much more.

Seyifunmi Fadeyi

Zircon Events, Ibadan

The on-site practicals during my time at the BusyBee Academy set my foot on the path of event planning. I Started with only coordinating events for people, Now I can boast of planning several social and corporate events across the western part of Nigeria. I was always stuck during the planning stage and both the Academy Principal Mr Tunji and Coach Bisi were always there. Most recently, Coach Bisi gave me the push I needed while planning my first tech event and it was a success! After a free decor training at the Academy in October 2022, Coach told us about the upcoming annual Summit and I registered for it. Since then, my life took a positive turnaround. I HAVE BEEN FLOURISHING since I joined the WELL WATERED GARDEN TRIBE. I went from mostly coordinating events to planning multiple ones in a year. There was a month I had up to 5 paid jobs in a month.. premium clientsssses. Then I met amazing people in the tribe who are always ready to support my business like it is theirs. No competition at all. What’s there not to love about the BusyBee Academy and the WWGT? A big family built of love (God) and thriving in oneness.

Ogundare Ibukunoluwa Elizabeth

Jupiter Events Lagos

I joined WWGT in 2021 after the second birth of my business 😄😄 all thank to my big sister "the leading silent member" Gleeterz events who brought me on board. She is a major person Bimfag can never forget. The experience in 2021 was an unlearning and relearning process for me and I am grateful to God for been part of this movement for event professionals. Special thank to coach Bisi, I don't know what she saw in me ooo😄 she has been giving me responsibility starting from been an asst admin to been the Northern wwgt leader. Thank you for believing in me🙏

Abimbola Folorunso

Bimfag Events and Craft Abuja

My experience in this group has been life-changing. I have grown, learnt, and met amazing people here. I'm not the same girl that joined the Cohort in 2020. I literally went from 0-100 and I'm still learning. I have learnt a lot from the various topics discussed and even the banters here. I like how things are very organic here and everyone just pitches in to help. The love here is palpable and people's desire to grow and excel is so commendable and inspiring. Thank you to all the amazing people here who contribute and give of what they know from time to time. Thank you so much! Thank you Coach Bisi @⁨Busy Bee Events⁩ for creating a community like this and for having an open door policy and for being such a mother who wants her own to fly and excel. I have been blessed by your obedience and kindness. Thank you.