On 14 March 2025, The Guardian hosted the second edition of the Guardian Woman Festival with the theme:
‘Women Mean Business’.
14 March 2025
FEDERAL PALACE HOTEL, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
THEME: WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS
Celebrating women in business
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Watch the 2025 Keynote Welcoming Remarks here
2025 keynote speech
Dr Kemi Da-Silva Ibru, Founder of WARIF, Charity Partner
2025 keynote speech
Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Our goals
Inspiring action.
Our primary goal is to inspire action and create a lasting impact on the inclusion of women and girls across various sectors.
Equal opportunities.
By focusing on specific areas, we aim to forge a better world where diversity is celebrated, and everyone – regardless of gender – has equal opportunities and recognition.
Celebrating women in Africa.
The festival is one in a series of Women-In-Africa-focused events organised by The Guardian designed to promote and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, political progress and achievements of women in Nigeria and Africa.
Festival News
Partners & Sponsors
Sponsors are invited to participate in the festival by choosing from a range of packages. Available options include branding, panels, product showcases and speaking opportunities.
Conference sponsorships
High-level marketing and brand visibility with a range of sponsorship categories.
Stage sponsorships
Sponsoring of stages: For example, the main stage or Awards Ceremony stage.
Session sponsorships:
Sponsor a specific panel session, fireside chat or other available session.
Exhibition spaces
Showcasing your brand and/or products to generate sales leads via engaging exhibition booths. Additional benefits include sponsored branded content across The Guardian’s owned media channels including articles, video, and social media activation.
