Access Bank is set to host the maiden edition of its MSME Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026, at its Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The conference, themed “AI for SMEs: Scaling Through Digital Tools,” will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate the growth and competitiveness of Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions led by representatives from the presidency on Entrepreneurship Development, Master Card, Huawei, World Trade Center Lagos, Dataleum, Aktivate Labs, and other leading institutions.
These sessions will provide participants with practical insights into digital transformation, emerging business trends, and innovative solutions that enable SMEs to build resilient, technology-enabled enterprises and scale sustainably.
A key highlight of the conference will be the official launch of the Access SME App, a newly developed digital platform designed to simplify business operations for entrepreneurs.
The application integrates essential business management and financial tools into a single platform, enabling SMEs to manage and scale their operations with greater efficiency.
Speaking ahead of the maiden MSME Conference, Abiodun Olubitan, Group Head, SME Banking, Access Bank Plc, said: “Behind every small business is an entrepreneur with big ambitions.
“At Access Bank, our focus remains on impacting MSMEs in Nigeria, empowering them with the resources they need to overcome barriers to growth and compete on a larger scale. We are committed to helping those ambitions become reality by creating opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow.
“Through this conference and the launch of
