Impact at a glance

Skills that open doors to opportunity.

Attendees Empowered

1.2k+

Speakers

20

Cash Prizes

₦6.3M+

Pitch Winners Supported

12

About the summit

Where young Nigerians go from learning to earning.

GEES brings together young Nigerians for a full day built around employability and enterprise — hearing from people who have done the work, practising the skills employers want and meeting the peers and mentors who keep momentum going.

Across three editions, the summit has grown from a single day of talks into a hands-on experience spanning career development, wealth creation and entrepreneurship.

Participants at GEES listening to judges

What you gain

Six reasons to spend the day with us

Expert Insights

Learn from industry professionals, business leaders and experienced speakers.

Practical Skills

Develop communication, leadership, digital literacy, interview preparation and personal branding.

Career Readiness

Explore changing industry demands, professional development and routes into employment.

Enterprise & Entrepreneurship

Understand business development, business models and opportunities to build a venture.

Financial Literacy

Develop a stronger understanding of financial decision-making and wealth creation.

Meaningful Connections

Meet peers, professionals, mentors and members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Focus Areas

What the programme covers

01

Career & Employability

Routes into meaningful work and the demands of a changing world of work.

02

Digital Skills & Personal Branding

The tools and presence to stand out in a digital-first workplace.

03

Entrepreneurship & Enterprise

Business models, development and what it takes to build a venture.

04

Wealth & Financial Literacy

Financial decision-making and the foundations of wealth creation.

05

Networking & Professional Development

Relationships and habits that keep careers moving long after the summit.

The experience

One day summit, many ways to grow — from keynote stages to hands-on workshops, enterprise conversations and the connections made in between.

Keynotes & Panels

Hands-on Workshops

Enterprise & Pitching

Mentoring & Networking

past editions

Three editions and counting.

GEES 1.0

2024

The Beginning

The first edition turned the employability and enterprise mission into a one-day summit, gathering young Nigerians to learn from experienced voices, build connections and take practical next steps.

GEES 2.0

2025

Digital Economy: Getting Youths Ready for the Digital Workspace.

The second edition focused on the digital economy, helping participants build digital skills and prepare for the changing digital workspace.

GEES 3.0

2026

Earn. Build. Grow.

The most recent edition expanded the summit's focus to career development, wealth creation and enterprise, helping young Nigerians earn, build and grow.

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