All is now set for the 2025 edition of Bloom Weekend, a dynamic, immersive, and transformational event designed to empower women to break barriers, build legacies, and scale new heights.
The programme is organised by Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc and this edition will give women across Nigeria to experience a celebration like no other,
Scheduled to take place from Friday, June 20 to Saturday, June 21, 2025, registration for Bloom Weekend has commenced via this link. It is open to all women, including established and emerging entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, innovators in tech, young professionals, and all women ready to invest in their future.
This year’s theme is Bloom Into More and it sets the stage for what promises to be a weekend packed with innovative ideas, vibrant networking, and real-world opportunities.
Rooted in the spirit of the Stanbic IBTC Blue Blossom Community, Bloom Weekend is more than a gathering; it’s a movement dedicated to accelerating women’s leadership, financial independence, and entrepreneurial success.
Attendees would immerse themselves in a line-up of high-impact sessions, where Nigeria’s trailblazing female executives, business moguls, and entrepreneurs will share their journeys and lessons learnt.
The programme will commence with an SME Entrepreneurship Summit anchored by the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan Atlantic University.
The training is set to equip participants with practical strategies on how to structure and grow their businesses.
Featuring a robust curriculum curated by the Enterprise Data Centre, participants would be awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the session. For many, this would be the opportunity that would help transform their passions into profitable, sustainable enterprises.
Another highlight of the weekend is the Ladies At The Table Empowerment Series (LATTES) panel, an engaging live event featuring inspiring women leaders.
The keynote address will be delivered by Patience Torlowei, founder of Torlowei. Confirmed panellists include Eunice Showunmi, Aderinsola Adeyemi, Olayide Odediran, Hawa Magaji, and Oler Oladele, each poised to share their expertise and insights on the theme.
The Bloom Hub will feature a lively marketplace of women-led businesses, offering attendees a chance to discover and support innovative brands. Simultaneously, there would be masterclasses hosted by CEO of Arami Essentials, Ore Lawani and Founder, DictionwithDerin Aderinsola Adeyemi, while Stanbic IBTC’s advisory teams would be available onsite, providing personalised financial consultations to guide attendees on how to achieve their financial dreams.
In addition to the main sessions, participants would enjoy vibrant experiential activations and get the opportunity to sign up to the Blue Blossom online community of female business owners. From wellness activities like yoga and massages to games and a vibrant kiddies corner, the 2025 Bloom Weekend is guaranteed to be a wholesome 360-degree experience for all who would be in attendance.
The Head of Enterprise Business at Stanbic IBTC Bank, Ms Olajumoke Bello, said, “Our vision for Bloom Weekend 2025 goes beyond inspiration.
“We are committed to action, real mentorship, real funding opportunities and real partnerships. We are building a community where every woman can find the tools, connections, and confidence to achieve more.”