ELISA CONFAB EVENT

Oladimu Daniel Gbenga is an agribusiness entrepreneur, agro-processing expert, and sustainability advocate with 15+ years of experience across agriculture, food processing, enterprise development, and export readiness. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Gbendan Company Limited, an indigenous Nigerian agro-processing company producing Ofada Rice, Garri Ijebu, and Unripe Plantain Flour.

He is an alumnus of Fate Foundation, Nigeria, Orange Corners Nigeria, and Orange Corners (Netherlands-supported global entrepreneurship program), and a recipient of the Orange Corners Grant (2024). In 2025, he received the Global Sustainability Award (India) for his contributions to sustainable agribusiness and indigenous food value chains. Daniel speaks from hands-on, real-world experience, having worked across the full agribusiness value chain — from farm production to branded, market-ready products. His work integrates business growth, sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

When you attend ELISA CONFABS you receive:

• 1 hour of virtual learning on the most important topics in entrepreneurialism


• the opportunity to ask questions directly to the CONFAB speaker


• networking opportunities with attendees from all over the world


• business development and visibility

Confabs are free events open to the entire ELISA portal community, which includes high potential entrepreneurs and founders with bold ideas for solving the greatest challenges we face in Africa. Attendees also include industry executives, investors, venture capitalists, philanthropists, researchers, educators, government regulators, policy makers, founders and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

During the confab, an inspirational speaker or thought leader provides remarks for 10-minutes focusing on their professional journey, particularly as it relates to entrepreneurism in Africa. This is followed by randomly assigned small group virtual breakout sessions where attendees connect with others, discuss bootstrap briefs and gain recognition for their business, project or idea.

The mission of ELISA is to create jobs and support entrepreneurship in Africa. ELISA members and sponsors discover new opportunities for innovation, connect with others who share the mission, and grow professionally.