…returns with ‘Open for Business 5.0’

Hills Business Connections, the marketplace outreach arm of The Ecclesia Hills Church, has announced the 2026 edition of its flagship leadership and marketplace gathering, Open
for Business 5.0, themed “Crossing the Red Sea.”

Scheduled to hold from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, the two-day conference will convene visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals, and faith-driven
change-makers committed to overcoming limitations and stepping boldly into purpose, impact,
and transformation.

Inspired by the biblical account in Exodus 14, the conference theme reflects moments in life and
leadership when obstacles appear overwhelming, yet faith, courage, and divine direction create
pathways to breakthrough.

According to the organizers, this year’s edition is designed to challenge participants to move
forward despite uncertainty, embracing leadership, innovation, enterprise, and purpose with renewed clarity and conviction.

The conference will explore transformational conversations across key areas including work and career
family and relationships, ministry and service, business and entrepreneurship,
nation building and freedom and societal transformation.

The event is scheduled to hold  by May 30, 2026 at the Wheatbaker Hotel, and
May 31, 2026 a the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel at 9:00 AM.
Attendance is free, but registration is required.

This year’s conference features an inspiring lineup of respected business and thought leaders,
including Okechukwu Enelamah-Chairman and Co-Founder of African Capital Alliance and former Federal Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Enelamah is widely recognized for his contributions to private equity, investment, policy reform, and leadership development across Africa; Kemi Ojenike-Managing Director of Meristem Family Office, family wealth advisor, communications coach, and Co-Founder of The Destiny Trust. Her work focuses on intentional leadership, wealth stewardship, and transformational impact.

Another speaker is  Nosa Igbinedion-Managing Director of Kingdom Equity Management and Group
Managing Director of Gartmore Investment, with extensive experience in international finance, investment strategy, and enterprise leadership.

The conference will also feature worship and music ministry sessions led by Hills Music. And an insightful bushier session with group based overreaction.

Hills Business Connections exists to equip entrepreneurs, professionals, technocrats, and business leaders with the tools, community, and spiritual guidance needed to transform
organizations, influence society, and rebuild nations through ethical leadership and purposeful
enterprise.

Through initiatives such as the Hills Business Hub, the organization provides mentorship, leadership development, funding connections, strategic networking, and business resources for
faith-driven professionals and founders.

The 2026 conference is supported by strategic partners and sponsors including Aruwa Capital,
Q21, and Digital Equity Africa.

Hills Business Connections is the marketplace outreach expression of The Ecclesia Hills Church, committed to fostering a thriving ecosystem of kingdom-minded leaders, entrepreneurs,
and professionals who integrate faith, excellence, and transformational leadership into business
and society.

The organization hosts leadership conferences, networking engagements, mentorship initiatives, and business development programs aimed at building purpose-driven enterprises
and transformational influence across industries and nations.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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