United Bank for Africa (UBA) is set to host the latest edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, founders and technology leaders to explore how businesses can transform customer feedback into innovative solutions tailored to Africa’s unique markets.
The event, scheduled for July 16, 2026, will focus on the theme, “Building for Africa’s Realities: Turning Consumer Feedback into Technology-Driven Solutions,” highlighting the importance of designing products and services that address the continent’s specific economic, social and technological challenges.
The virtual session will feature prominent voices from Africa’s innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneur and music executive M.I Abaga, venture capitalist and Octerra Capital co-founder Ashim Egunjobi, and Chowdeck co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Femi Aluko. Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that media entrepreneur Adaora Mbelu will moderate discussions centred on innovation, product development and sustainable business growth.
The speakers are expected to share practical insights from their experiences building businesses, investing in startups and developing technology solutions that respond directly to customer needs across African markets.
UBA said the Business Series continues to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and business leaders can access practical knowledge, industry expertise and growth strategies needed to build resilient enterprises in a rapidly evolving economic environment.
According to the bank, customer feedback remains one of the most valuable resources for businesses seeking to improve products, strengthen user experience and maintain long-term competitiveness. By integrating consumer insights into product development, companies can create solutions that better reflect local realities and changing market demands.
The event also underscores the increasing role of technology and innovation in driving Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, where startups are developing digital solutions across sectors including financial services, logistics, commerce, healthcare and education.
Through conversations involving founders, investors and business executives, the programme aims to encourage greater collaboration within Africa’s innovation landscape while helping entrepreneurs better understand product-market fit, customer engagement and business scalability.
Over the years, the UBA Business Series has evolved into a leading knowledge-sharing initiative, offering professionals and business owners access to expert perspectives on leadership, entrepreneurship, digital transformation and enterprise development.
The initiative forms part of UBA’s broader commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and economic development across the continent by equipping businesses with the knowledge and tools required to compete in an increasingly digital economy.
UBA serves more than 45 million customers through operations in 20 African countries, alongside international offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, France and the United Arab Emirates, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services while promoting financial inclusion through technology-driven solutions.
As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to attract increasing investment and global attention, initiatives such as the UBA Business Series are expected to play an important role in fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs building solutions for the continent.
The latest edition reinforces the bank’s position as a key supporter of Africa’s entrepreneurial community by creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, business networking and practical discussions on innovation that address the realities of African markets.
