The Builders Summit 2025 By Founders Connect | Momentum

Founders Connect, a platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators, is proud to announce the return of The Builders Summit.
The Builders Summit 2025 will take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on May 23, 2025.

The theme of the event is “Momentum – The Catalyst for Growth and Innovation.”

“Momentum is what turns effort into impact,” says Peace Itimi, Founder of Founders Connect. “It is the force that takes a founder from an idea to product-market fit, a creator from consistency to virality, and a startup from good to great. This year’s summit is designed for builders ready to take decisive action and achieve transformative growth.”

The event is set to be a transformative experience, bringing together Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and creators for a day of actionable insights, collaboration, and inspiration.

Building on the tremendous success of previous editions, The Builders Summit 2025 will focus on equipping participants with the tools, strategies, and networks needed to transform initial wins into lasting success. From scaling startups to unlocking new funding opportunities, the summit promises to empower attendees with the momentum to accelerate their growth journeys.

Key highlights of The Builders Summit 2025

Here are some of the key highlights to expect at The Builders Summit 2025:
Expert-led sessions: Gain insights on topics such as AI adoption, Sales, Scaling, and smart fundraising strategies. Speakers include Fisayo Fosudo, Seye Bandele (CEO of PaidHR), Mohamed Ben Halim of Ingressive Capital, Hasan Luongo from Resilience17, Wale Lawal (Editor-in-Chief of The Republic), Damilola Tiedi from Ventures Platform and many more.
Fireside chats: Engage with industry leaders, including Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch.
Targeted tracks: Dedicated sessions for founders, creators, and tech professionals, each designed to address unique challenges and opportunities.
Networking opportunities: Connect with investors, seasoned operators, and fellow innovators to exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Pitch competition: Early-stage startups will compete for a chance to win up to $9,500 in cash and investment, along with exclusive perks.