July 15-16, 2025 | Technology Incubation Center, Uyo

The 2025 edition of AYWES united emerging and established entrepreneurs under the theme
"Export for Economic Growth and Recovery...Onboarding Made in Akwa Ibom Products and Services in the Global Market".
Jointly organized by the Women Entrepreneurs and Professional Development Network (WEPDN) and Happy Hour Connect Initiative, this two-day summit focused on:

Economic Revitalization

Strategies for leveraging export opportunities to boost state GDP and create sustainable employment

Global Market Integration

Capacity-building sessions on international trade compliance, product certification, and digital export platforms

Local-to-Global Transition

Workshops covering export documentation, logistics optimization, and cultural adaptation of products