Nigeria’s corporate event planning industry is fast emerging as a serious economic powerhouse, operating within a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem.
Globally, the corporate event market hit $330.9 billion in 2023 and is forecast to nearly double to $730.7 billion by 2035, growing at a 7% CAGR.
Within Nigeria, this trend plays out in a highly dynamic landscape.
Veteran and boutique event planners alike are organizing everything from investor conferences, product launches, and board retreats to annual general meetings and awards shows.
The scale of the business, combined with its complexity in managing logistics, stakeholder engagement, crisis risks, and guest experience, places top event planners at the centre of corporate brand strategy.
As the market deepens and client demands evolve, a handful of firms are emerging as the most powerful players.
In no particular order, these are some of the planners who are not only executing grand-scale events but also reshaping what premium corporate gatherings look like in Nigeria.
Innate Arts & Media Ltd has grown into one of Nigeria’s standout event and media production companies, with nearly two decades of experience shaping high-profile engagements across the country.
At the helm is founder and CEO Tayo Olugbemi, a respected industry veteran with more than two decades of experience. Backed by strong academic training in economics and business administration, he blends strategic insight with creative innovation.
Under his leadership, Innate Arts & Media has become known for transformative event environments and consistently delivering experiences that exceed client expectations.
Founded in 2006, the company delivers complete event solutions ranging from concept design and set production to photography, videography, sound, and ambience making it a one-stop shop for clients seeking seamless execution. With over 16 years of expertise in event design and management, Innate Arts & Media curates weddings, conferences, product launches, seminars, dinners, and large-scale national events.
The firm’s extensive portfolio features major national and international clients, including Kenya Airways, Ecobank, USAID, UNFPA, Air France, and UN Women.
Its role in high-stakes events such as the 2023 Presidential Inauguration, FAAN National Aviation Conference, 2022 World Toilet Summit, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, CIBN Conferences, and the 2023 Channels Presidential Townhall highlights its capacity for large-scale, complex productions.
