The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) is set to host the 19th edition of its Annual Business Law Conference from July 2 to 4, 2024, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “The Future of Business Law in an Intelligence Age,” the conference aims to redefine the future of legal practice in the context of rapid technological transformation.
Announcing the event at a press briefing in Lagos, Ozofu Latunde Ogiemudia, Chairman of the NBA-SBL, emphasized the need for the legal industry to adapt swiftly to the evolving intersection of law, business, and intelligent systems such as AI and machine learning.
“This year’s conference is not merely a reaction to global trends; it is a leadership initiative to shape how business law must evolve in an era defined by data, algorithms, and automation,” she said.
Now widely regarded as Nigeria’s premier business law forum, the NBA-SBL Conference will once again attract top legal practitioners, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs from Nigeria and beyond. The 2024 edition promises a packed three-day agenda featuring:
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5 Plenary Sessions
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6 Breakout Sessions
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2 Masterclasses
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Structured Mentoring Events
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An Opening Lunch
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An Exclusive Sponsor Networking Event
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A Signature Closing Party
A major highlight will be the keynote address by His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, alongside a roster of distinguished speakers known for their transformative insights and forward-thinking contributions to the legal and business sectors.
Solape Peters, Chair of the Conference Planning Committee, stressed the role of lawyers in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation. “We are here to lead policy conversations, develop regulatory frameworks, and improve the ease of doing business. Whether you are new to digital law or an experienced practitioner, this event will reshape your perspective,” she said.
Cecilia Solon, Programme and Content Chair, added that the conference will address emerging priorities such as:
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AI and its impact on contract negotiations
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Legal automation and efficiency
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Data sovereignty and cross-border compliance
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Cybersecurity governance
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Global alignment of Nigerian business laws
Solon emphasized that the conversations are not limited to legal theory, but are deeply tied to Nigeria’s economic growth, governance structure, and societal well-being.
Ogiemudia concluded with a call to action: “As we approach July 2, we invite all stakeholders—lawyers, regulators, technologists, and entrepreneurs—to join us in shaping a smarter, more responsive, and future-ready legal ecosystem.”
The 2024 NBA-SBL Annual Conference promises to be a watershed moment for legal innovation in Africa’s most populous nation.
