Welcome to the Masterpiece Resource Developmental Centre

(MRDC) Annual Entrepreneurs’ Conference and Trade Expo 2025. This year, we are excited to announce the compelling theme: R.I.S.E – Reinvent | Innovate | Strategize | Expand.
Join us from November 27-28, 2025, in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, for an unparalleled gathering designed to empower and elevate the next generation of African Entrepreneurs. This Expo promises to be a melting pot of ideas, innovations and strategic partnerships, driving forward economic growth and sustainability across the continent.

Event Overview

The MRDC Annual Entrepreneurs’ Conference & Trade Expo is a transformational two-day experience designed to ignite innovation, accelerate business growth, and equip entrepreneurs for long-term success. With a key emphasis on empowering youth and women leaders, this event brings together visionary founders, CEOs, investors, and industry experts who are shaping Africa’s future through enterprise, leadership, and impact-driven innovation.

Across two power-packed days, participants will gain access to hands-on workshops, strategic business insights, emerging market trends, and real investment pathways to scale their ideas and enterprises. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with influential business leaders, collaborate with like-minded innovators, and explore partnerships that unlock sustainable growth and expansion.

This is more than a conference, it is a launchpad for bold ideas, breakthrough opportunities, and meaningful transformation. Whether you’re a startup founder, aspiring entrepreneur, corporate executive, or investor, this expo is curated to equip you with the mindset, strategies, and network required to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Join us as we reinvent, innovate, strategize, and expand together.

REINVENT

Equip entrepreneurs with the agility and foresight to pivot, adapt and transform their business models in response to market shifts and evolving customer demands. This pillar emphasizes resilience and strategic repositioning.

INNOVATE

Inspire the adoption of new technologies, disruptive models and creative solutions. This focus ensures entrepreneurs remains at the forefront of their industries, driving efficiency and creating novel value propositions.

STRATEGIZE

Empower participants to build robust, sustainable and scalable businesses through effective planning and execution. This involves mastering market entry, operational excellence and long-term growth frameworks.

EXPAND

Facilitate opportunities for entrepreneurs to drive regional influence and broaden their market reach. This includes exploring new territories, forming strategic alliances, and broader customer bases to acheive significant growth

About the Event

The MRDC Annual Entrepreneurs’ Conference and Trade Expo, is a 2days event, meticulously crafted to empower entreprenuers, with a special focus on youth and women. Our mission is to provide them with essential skills, cutting edge insights and invaluable investment opportunities that propel their ventures forward. This is more than just a conference, it is a launchpad for succcess.

2024 Highlights

Some of Our Speakers for MRDC Conference & Trade Expo 2025

Executive Director of Ideation Hub Africa

Debola Deji- Kurumi

Chairman Board of Directors MRDC

Dr Abiola Popoola

CEO, Eyemasters Eye Clinic

Dr Obinna Awiaka

Founder/CRO Masterpiece Resource Development Centre

Modupe Oyekunle

Chairman Justrite Superstores

Mr Ayodele Aderinwale

Guest Speaker

Mrs Funke AMobi

Founder, Nett Pharmacy

Pharm. Josephine Ehimen

Why Sponsor?

Empower Youth & Women Entrepreneurs :

Your sponsorship directly fuels inclusive economic growth by providing crucial support and resources to aspiring and established youth & women entrepreneurs. This investment creates a ripple effect, fostering innovation and job creation within communities.

Strengthen CSR & Market Engagement :

Demonstrate your corporate social responsibility by supporting a vital platform for entrepreneurial development. Engage directly with dynamic startups, influential investors, & key policymakers, opening doors for new partnerships and market opportunities

Broad Brand Impact:

Gain unparalleled visibility and reach by connecting with over 7,000 participants, including key decision-makers, investors, and innovators. Benefit from extensive media coverage across various platforms, amplifying your brand’s presence & influence.

Align With Innovations:

Position your organisation as a forward-thinking leader deeply committed to fostering innovation, strategic thinking, and technological empowerment. Associate your brand with progress and cutting-edge solutions in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits

TITLE SPONSOR

N30 MILLION

Venue Branding (Stage and Out Side the Hall)
Exhibition Ground Branding with Logo on all Exhibitors name TAG
Mention on all Marketing Communication
10 VIP and All Access Passes
Access to Guest Lounge
Branding of Business Clinic
Presentation Opportunity
Corporate Booth of 4mtrs by 2mtrs inside the conference hall and an angled 2mtrs by 2mtrs at the exhibition stand
Mention on all Conference Branded Materials
10mins Brand Talk
Continious Video Ad on multimedia screen
Owning a business clinic
Access to all participants database

PLATINUM SPONSOR

N20-N29 MILLION

Venue Branding (One side of the Hall)
Mention on all Marketing Communication
10 VIP and All Access Passes
Access to Guest Lounge
Branding of Business Clinic
Corperate Booth of 2mtrs by 2mtrs inside the conference hall and a 2mtrs by 2mtrs exhibition booth at the exhibition stand
Page Advert on brochure
Mention on all selected
Branded Materials
5mins Brand Talk
Continious Video Ad on multimedia screen
Access to all participants database

GOLD SPONSOR

N10-N19 MILLION

Venue Branding (One side of the Hall)
Mention on all Marketing Communicatio
5 VIP and 2 All Access Passes
Selected Access to Guest Loung
Corperate Booth of 2mtrs by 2mtrs Inside the conference hall
Page Advert on brochure
2mins Brand Talk
Continious Video Ad on multimedia screen
Access to all participants database

SILVER SPONSOR

N5-N9.9 MILLION

Mention on all Marketing Communication
2 VIP Passes
Selected Access to Guest Lounge
Corperate Booth of 2mtrs by 2mtrs inside the conference Hall
Page Advert on brochure
2mins Brand Talk
Access to all participants database

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