Speakers
Leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry voices shaping the conversation at World Business Summit 2026.
World Business Summit 2026 brings together a curated lineup of business leaders, investors, policymakers, innovators, and strategic thinkers driving sustainable growth across borders.
From keynote sessions to sector tracks and G2B briefings, WBS speakers are selected for their relevance, insight, and impact across global and frontier markets.
Featured Speakers
Voices shaping the conversation at WBS 2026
DiplomacyAmb. Dr Wallace Williams
Ambassador of Antigua to Nigeria
Hon. Consul General of Antigua and Barbuda to the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Distinguished diplomat fostering bilateral relations and economic cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and Nigeria.
PolicyHon. Dr Dexter Todd
Member of Parliament
Guyana
Parliamentarian from Guyana driving legislative frameworks for economic development and investment policy.
BusinessDr. G.D. Singh
Founder & President, Unified Brainz Virtuoso Ltd
Asian African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Visionary entrepreneur bridging Asian and African business ecosystems.
LeadershipLarisa B. Miller
CEO, Phoenix Global Group Holdings, Inc.
Global business strategist and CEO driving transformative growth across industries.
KeynoteProf. Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba
Founder, PLO Lumumba Foundation
Renowned Pan-Africanist, orator, and thought leader.
KeynoteKarim R. Ellis
CEO of Empowered2Win
#1 Breakthrough Strategist, International Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Top-ranked breakthrough strategist empowering leaders to achieve exponential growth.
Additional speakers to be announced soon. Inquire about speaking opportunities →
Speaker Categories
Diverse voices across the summit ecosystem
Keynote Speakers
Visionary leaders delivering keynote addresses on global growth and sustainable business transformation.
Industry Track Speakers
Sector experts across Energy, Digital Economy, Agribusiness, Financial Architecture, and Real Estate.
Government & Policy Speakers
Ministers and policymakers contributing to dialogue on trade, regulation, and industrial growth.
Investors & Partners
Private equity leaders, sovereign funds, and DFIs sharing insights on deal structuring.
Innovation & Technology
Founders and tech experts spotlighting digital infrastructure and frontier-market innovation.
“WBS 2026 is designed as more than a conference. The speakers selected help shape the ideas, partnerships, and decisions that move our goals forward.”
Interested in Speaking?
For speaking opportunities, strategic participation, or session partnerships, please contact the World Business Summit Secretariat.
Speaker Application Fee: €300
A non-refundable application fee of €300 is required. Approved speakers receive a complimentary Delegate Pass (€200 value).
All speaking applications are reviewed by the WBS Advisory Board.
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