Sidebrief, Diligence Africa and Impact Hub Launch ‘Signal’ a Quarterly Event Series Bridging Founders, Investors and Regulators in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
Sidebrief, the regulatory technology platform that helps businesses manage incorporation,...
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Sidebrief, the regulatory technology platform that helps businesses manage incorporation, compliance, and corporate filings across African markets, has announced the launch of Signal, a quarterly event series created in partnership with Diligence Africa and Impact Hub Lagos. Signal is designed to facilitate structured dialogue between founders, investors, regulators, and ecosystem operators shaping Africa’s startup landscape.<br />
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The first edition, Signal Q1 2026, is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, at Impact Hub Lagos, 22 Glover Road, Ikoyi. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by a networking session and drinks.<br />
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Event format and structure<br />
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Each edition of Signal will feature 20 speakers across 5 moderated panel discussions. The format is intentionally panel-driven, with no keynote presentations, and is structured to encourage substantive exchange between participants who occupy different positions within the ecosystem.<br />
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The five panels for the inaugural edition cover: Regulatory and Operations; Ecosystem and Start-up Support; Raising Capital and Investment; Scaling and Expansion; and Founder Stories and Media.<br />
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Confirmed speakers and organisations<br />
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Signal Q1 has confirmed speakers from a broad cross-section of Nigeria’s startup and business landscape. The Regulatory and Operations panel will feature Seyi Babatunde (HR Leverage), Usman Sotunde (Sidebrief), and Temidayo Ajayi (Detail Solicitors). The Ecosystem and Start-up Support panel includes Kevwe Jefia (Impact Hub Lagos), Ina Alogwu (T2 Mobile/ARM), and Ayo Arikawe (Velocity Capital).<br />
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The Raising Capital and Investment panel brings together Fisayo Durojaye (Enza Capital), Damilola Thompson (Diligence Africa), and Taiwo Kamson (EchoVC). A fourth panel onScaling and Expansion features Nnamdi Okoh (Terminal Africa), Frank Atube (Seamfix), and Tobi Odukoya (CDCare).<br />
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The inaugural edition features 20 speakers across 5 panels at Impact Hub Lagos on March 27, 2026.<br />
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The closing panel on Founder Stories and Media pairs ...
