WOMEN IN CREATIVE ENTERPRISE INAUGURAL CONVENTION AND GALA NIGHT 2018

On November 24th, 2018 the first ever Women In Creative Enterprise - WICE conference dubbed ‘The Experience’ was held in Milton Keynes, MK9 3BN. The 2-part convention by Women In Creative Enterprise, WICE, which was set up to bring creatives together was founded by multi award winning Fashion Designer Princess Folaji Fasanya-Omoyeni. WICE teamed up with some amazing people and organisations to bring the inaugural WICE Convention, ‘The Experience’, a first of its kind, two-part event designed to educate, encourage, empower and inspire on creativity and entrepreneurship in a fun and entertaining, yet informative way. The 2-part inaugural WICE Convention and WICE Gala held as follows: Part 1: WICE Conference: A plethora of inspirational presentations and activities to provided powerful tools that will encourage attendees into their next level of achievement. Eloquent and competent moderators were also on hand to ensure a smooth, fun and quality day. Featuring: Keynote speech: Cllr. Hannah O’Neill Guest Speakers: Inspirational talks by; Chief Mrs. Elizabeth Ozua, Mr. Sam Onigbanjo representing Mrs. Tola Onigbanjo, Mrs Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and Dr. Pauline Long Panel discussions moderated by Ms. Lade Olugbemi, Ms Funmi Akinsanya-Alake and Ms. Priscilla Nwikpo Entertainment by Spoken Poet, Adejoke Haastrup (Onilogbo) and Ayan De First of Oduduwa Talking Drummers Elevator Pitch competition won by Mos Beauty with Mr. Sam Onigbanjo as judge. Networking Exhibitions and light lunch. DATE: Saturday, November 24th, 2018 TIME: 9.00a.m – 2.00p.m VENUE: Margaret Powell House 401-447 Midsummer Boulevard Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BN Photo Credit: African Glitz Part 2: WICE Gala ‘The Experience’: A night of entertainment, fun, fashion, style, culture and glamour where many influential guests and creative enterprise doyens gathered to mingle, network and share knowledge. The destination, De Vere Horwood Estate, a picturesque setting built in 1911 welcomed us. This mansion house and charming hotel which features distinctive russet bricks imported from the Netherlands, immaculate grounds and a wealth of original features along with 21st-century modern style across 35 different event spaces has been accommodating guests for decades and we were excited to have them accommodate us. Featuring: Keynote Speech: MP Mark Lancaster (Represented). Guest Speakers: Dr. Simi Alabi, Mrs. Adenike Fasanya-Osilaja, Dr. Vivian Timothy and Pumela Salela. Red Carpet: African Glitz Photo Session: FeModel Photos, Kush Photos, African Glitz Celebrity Interviews: African Glitz Entertainment: Ayan De First, Daniel Jessie, Fope Jegede, Rebecca Sirett, Multi Award Winning DJ Abass Boutique Show: FFOLAJI LONDON Dance! Dance! Dance: Multi Award Winning DJ Abass DATE: Saturday, November, 24th, 2018 TIME: 5.00p.m – 11.00p.m. Doors open: 4:00pm Red Carpet: 5:00pm Guests Seated: 6:00pm VENUE: Devere Horwood Estate, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes, MK17 0PH Photo Credit: FeModel, KUSH Photos And African Glitz