AI Business Summit 2026: Empowering Businesses for Digital Transformation and Growth

Businesses across the world are increasingly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve productivity, automate operations, increase sales, and scale faster than ever before. In today’s rapidly changing economy, AI is no longer a luxury reserved for multinational corporations. It has become a practical tool that entrepreneurs, SMEs, professionals, and organisations can leverage daily to remain competitive and relevant in the digital economy.

A high-impact AI Business Seminar is set to hold, bringing together leading experts and industry professionals for an intensive four-hour learning experience focused on practical AI implementation for business growth and innovation.

The seminar is designed to move beyond theory and demonstrate how AI can be integrated into everyday business systems, customer engagement, workflow automation, marketing operations, and long-term scaling strategies.

The programme will feature expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, and interactive discussions aimed at equipping participants with actionable knowledge they can immediately apply in their businesses.

OPENING & STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The seminar will open with a strategic context session led by Arch. Simbo Akinola-Odusola, a Business Consultant and GNA Pacesetter Award Committee Member. She will address the urgency of AI adoption, highlighting why businesses must adapt quickly to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

SESSION 1: AI FOR DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS

This session will be delivered by Dr. Kayode Elusoji, an AI Research Engineer and Executive Director at GNA. The session will focus on how AI can function as a virtual assistant to automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and simplify daily business operations, with practical examples for SMEs and growing businesses.

SESSION 2: AI MARKETING, SALES & CUSTOMER GROWTH

This session will be delivered by GN. Olalekan Martins, Chief Executive Officer of Living Gold Consulting. He will focus on AI-driven marketing strategies, customer acquisition systems, sales automation, and revenue growth frameworks that businesses can implement to improve performance and profitability.

SESSION 3: AI STRATEGY, ECOSYSTEM & FUTURE READINESS

This session will be delivered by Dr. Yakubu Kayode Saheed, Regional Director for Africa & Middle East at i3Cert Inc. He will explore AI ecosystem understanding, positioning businesses for the future, strategic opportunities, and long-term positioning in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

BREAK SESSION

Participants will engage in industry-based networking and AI-focused discussions, sharing challenges, insights, and opportunities around real-world adoption.

LIVE DEMO: OPERATING A SMART BUSINESS WITH AI IN REAL TIME

This hands-on session will showcase how modern AI-driven solutions can streamline business operations, improve productivity, and accelerate growth.

Participants will experience live demonstrations covering intelligent content creation, automated customer engagement, business workflow optimization, digital marketing enhancement, and efficient data management systems.

The session is designed to provide practical, real-world strategies that attendees can immediately apply to improve efficiency, reduce manual workload, and enhance business performance.

PANEL Q&A: AI BUSINESS CLINIC

All speakers will participate in a live interactive session where real business challenges submitted by participants will be addressed. The panel will provide practical, AI-driven solutions tailored to real-world use cases across different industries.

CLOSING & CALL TO ACTION

The seminar will conclude with a closing session led by Dr. Kayode Elusoji, focusing on implementation roadmap and next steps for participants.

He will reinforce actionable direction for attendees to begin applying AI immediately in their businesses.

Final message:

“Start small. Start now. Scale with AI.”