A high-level gathering of Corporate Partners, SME Founders, University Leadership, and Angel Investors to witness the live execution of Nigeria's premier trust-based education funding platform — featuring an official Guinness World Record attempt.
Friday, April 17, 2026
10:00 AM WAT (Strictly 120 Minutes)
Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), UNN
Live Disbursement & GWR Attempt
A tightly orchestrated forum designed for maximum impact and stakeholder engagement
Arrival & Private Networking
Invite-only ecosystem room for corporate partners, SMEs, and university leadership.
The Opening Keynote
"The Future of Private-Sector Education Financing in Nigeria."
The Data Presentation
Transparent breakdown of the tuition gap, private sector contribution ratios, and growth projections.
Executive Panel Session
"Capital, Innovation & Education Access" featuring Corporate Reps, SMEs, and University Leadership.
THE LIVE DISBURSEMENT & GWR ATTEMPT
The cinematic, on-screen digital routing of funds to 50 students. Execution, not intention.
The Corporate Pledge
A forward-facing private-sector commitment call for the next funding cycle.
Industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of private-sector education financing
Director, Educational Partnerships
TIDE Foundation
"Scaling Trust-Based Education Funding: The RaisED Model"
Managing Partner
Emerge Ventures Africa
"Angel Investment in Education Technology: Risk & Return"
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
"University-Private Sector Collaboration: A Framework for Student Support"
Head of ESG & Impact
Sterling Bank Plc
"Corporate Social Investment in Education: Beyond Traditional CSR"
Co-Founder & CEO
Lidya (YC S19)
"Building Fintech for Impact: Lessons from Scaling Student Access"
Education Policy Advisor
Enugu State Government
"Government-Private Partnerships: Policy Framework for Education Funding"
Panel Moderation: Dr. Ngozi Adichie, Creative Industry Consultant & Education Advocate
Access levels designed to match your role in Nigeria's education innovation ecosystem
Verified UNN Students • Campus Ambassadors • Creative Community
Note: Subject to capacity and faculty allocation. Student ID verification required.
Young Professionals • Alumni • SME Owners
Corporate Representatives • Founders • Angel Investors • Policy Makers
Position your brand at the forefront of ESG innovation and education impact
Logo display during GWR attempt
Premium table with branding
Official media inclusion
RaisED platform consideration
Limited availability. Corporate packages require application review and approval within 48 hours.
Key details for corporate attendees, professionals, and stakeholders
The forum is strictly 120 minutes (2 hours), running from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM WAT. We maintain precision timing to respect executive schedules and maximize impact delivery.
At 11:05 AM, we will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the most rapid community-funded education intervention by digitally disbursing tuition funds to 50 verified students in real-time. The entire process will be displayed on-screen with full transparency and official GWR adjudication.
Student/Volunteer passes are subject to strict verification and capacity limits. Only verified UNN students with valid student IDs and pre-registered campus ambassadors will be granted access. This ensures the forum maintains its professional focus while allowing controlled student participation.
This forum is designed for corporate decision-makers, SME founders, angel investors, university leadership, policy makers, and education sector professionals interested in private-sector intervention models, ESG impact, and scalable education funding infrastructure.
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable to another individual of the same tier category up to 48 hours before the event. Corporate packages may be rescheduled subject to availability and approval.
Select segments, including the Live Disbursement and GWR attempt, will be livestreamed for remote stakeholders. A full documentary recording will be produced for post-event distribution. In-person attendance provides the complete immersive experience and networking opportunities.
Corporate attendees should bring business cards for networking, mobile devices for live engagement features, and any materials relevant to partnership discussions. VIP and Corporate Table holders will receive a pre-event briefing document with additional preparation guidance.
VIP and Corporate Table holders gain automatic access to the Private Investors' After-Room for direct partnership discussions. Professional Pass holders can request meetings through the networking coordination desk. All attendees receive post-event access to partnership inquiry forms.
VIP and Corporate attendees have access to reserved parking at Princess Alexandra Auditorium. Professional and Student pass holders should arrive by 9:45 AM for registration. Detailed venue maps and parking instructions will be sent via email 48 hours before the event.
Yes. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to professional conduct standards, media release authorization (photography/video for promotional use), and compliance with security protocols. Corporate sponsors agree to brand usage guidelines as outlined in the sponsorship agreement.