THE SUMMIT

Building the Future of Business

8 evening sessions from 4–11 November 2026, 2:00 PM local time, every evening, built around the questions SME leaders actually ask.

DATES

4–11 November 2026

FORMAT

Online webinar — hosted from Hawassa, Ethiopia

PROGRAMME

8 evening sessions — 2:00 PM local time, every evening

ATTENDANCE

2,499.99 ETB per attendee — confirmed after payment

Full programme schedule

All eight evenings — sessions, expert panels and networking hours.

View the schedule

SPEAKERS

Session leads

M

Miessa Tadesse Mohammed

Summit Organizer & Host — Branch Sales and Customer Service Officer

Oromia Bank S.C., Shafeta Branch

Opening keynote: Building the future of SME business

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Branch Manager, Shafeta Branch

Branch Manager

Oromia Bank S.C., Shafeta Branch

Access to finance and banking for growing SMEs

S

Shafeta Branch Team — Session Lead 1

Branch Staff

Oromia Bank S.C.

Digital payments and financial integration

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Shafeta Branch Team — Session Lead 2

Branch Staff

Oromia Bank S.C.

Customer acquisition and digital marketing

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Shafeta Branch Team — Session Lead 3

Branch Staff

Oromia Bank S.C.

Operations, compliance and risk for SMEs

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Shafeta Branch Team — Session Lead 4

Branch Staff

Oromia Bank S.C.

Interactive panel and live Q&A

SPONSORS

Our partners

PREMIUM SPONSOR

Power Digital Solution

Digital growth, technology and marketing partner of the SME Growth & Innovation Summit 2026.

KEY THEMES

What we'll cover

  • Digital marketing & customer acquisition
  • Online payment gateways & financial integration
  • E-commerce logistics & supply chain
  • AI & automation in business
  • Data security, compliance & regulations
  • Sustainable scaling & modern business operations

WHY ATTEND

Six reasons to reserve the day

01

Market Intelligence

Understand emerging market trends.

02

Technology

Discover modern technology and digital business opportunities.

03

Business Scaling

Learn strategies for sustainable growth.

04

Networking

Build valuable relationships.

05

Practical Knowledge

Gain actionable business frameworks.

06

Future Readiness

Prepare your business for the next era.

AUDIENCE

Who's in the room

SME Founders

Business Owners

Managing Directors

Executives

Entrepreneurs

Innovation & Technology Leaders

Register Now — Free