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14 – 16 OCTOBER 2026
About the Summit

World Investment Summit Abuja 2026

A Presidency-backed global investment platform connecting governments, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, institutions, enterprises, and project owners.

Vision & Mandate

Africa's premier global investment platform

The World Investment Summit Abuja 2026 convenes the international investment community in Nigeria's capital for three days of policy dialogue, project showcases, strategic partnerships, and high-level deal facilitation.

The Summit is designed to connect capital with bankable opportunities across priority sectors while strengthening Nigeria's position as a gateway for investment into Africa.

PartnershipsGovernment, DFIs, institutions, and private investors.
Capital MobilisationUnlocking investment pipelines and PPP opportunities.
Global ParticipationDelegations, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors worldwide.
Sustainable GrowthInvestment aligned with resilient and inclusive development.
8,000+
Daily DelegatesHigh-level participation across public and private sectors.
800+
Global SpeakersGovernment, capital markets, DFIs, and enterprise leaders.
60+
CountriesInternational delegations and investment institutions.
Summit Theme

Renewed Hope Transformation Agenda: Unlocking Capital, Accelerating Development, Unlocking Prosperity.

Concept Note

World Investment Summit Abuja 2026

A high-level international platform designed to bring together government, industry, finance, development institutions, and global investors to promote strategic partnerships, policy dialogue, and sustainable investment opportunities.

ThemeRenewed Hope Transformation Agenda: Unlocking Capital, Accelerating Development, Unlocking Prosperity.
Host CountryFederal Republic of Nigeria
Date14–16 October 2026
VenueBola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja

Background and Rationale

In an era shaped by geopolitical tensions, climate change, digital disruption, financing gaps, and widening inequality, the world needs an investment ecosystem that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainability-driven.

WIS 2026 is designed as a preeminent international platform where leaders in government, finance, industry, and development can bridge capital, policy, and opportunity in ways that stimulate sustainable economic growth, accelerate innovation, and support the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Summit offers participants a strategic opportunity to influence investment-related policy dialogue, shape the global investment environment, and network with global leaders in business, government, and development.

Core Objectives

  • Stimulate and channel global investment into clean energy, infrastructure, agriculture, digital economy, healthcare, and climate-resilient industries.
  • Foster cross-border partnerships between governments, multilateral agencies, private investors, and innovators.
  • Advance investor-friendly reforms, transparent governance, and practical policy dialogue.
  • Showcase Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa as destinations for high-impact and inclusive investment.
  • Align investment opportunities with ESG principles and sustainable development priorities.
Scope and Participation

High-level participation across the investment-development community

The Summit will convene heads of state and government, ministers, governors, diplomats, CEOs of global corporations, market regulators, stock exchange executives, investment promotion agencies, treaty negotiators, investment lawyers, private and institutional investors, sovereign wealth fund managers, private equity managers, social entrepreneurs, city leaders, parliamentarians, academia, development partners, and international media.

8,000+Participants
800+Speakers
34%Women representation target
60%+Global South participation target
15 Thematic Tracks

Investment tracks for policy, capital, and development

1. Sustainable Finance & ESG Investments 2. Investment Promotion & Facilitation Strategies 3. Green Infrastructure & Renewable Energy 4. Digital Economy, AI & Technology Transfer 5. Public–Private Partnerships 6. Women & Youth in Investment 7. Climate Finance & COP Finance Agenda 8. Agribusiness & Food Systems Investment 9. Urban Development & Smart Cities 10. Trade & Investment Treaties Reform 11. Frontier Markets & Emerging Economies 12. Healthcare Systems & Innovation 13. Fragile States & Post-Conflict Investment 14. Blockchain & Investment Governance 15. Diaspora Capital Mobilisation

Strategic Importance of Hosting in Nigeria

Nigeria is uniquely positioned to host WIS 2026 as Africa’s largest economy, a key AfCFTA player, and an emerging market hub with both the symbolism and practical scale needed to position developing economies at the centre of global investment flows.

  • Nigeria anchors a major share of Africa’s continental market opportunity.
  • The country is pursuing reforms to strengthen investment attraction and improve competitiveness.
  • Its youthful demographic profile creates exceptional labour, entrepreneurship, and innovation potential.
  • Its energy transition, digital transformation, infrastructure, and green growth priorities align with global capital interests.

Institutional Coordination Framework

The Summit will be coordinated through the WIS Secretariat and relevant institutional partners to support global engagement, foreign delegation coordination, deal facilitation, project follow-up, and structured post-summit delivery.

The goal is to ensure that WIS 2026 outcomes translate into real investment commitments, diversified revenue opportunities, public-private partnerships, and new jobs across priority sectors including agriculture, energy, ICT, infrastructure, healthcare, finance, and creative industries.

Benefits of Hosting WIS 2026

Expected value for Nigeria, Africa, and global investors

Economic Benefits

Foreign investment mobilisation, job creation, GDP growth, and stronger fiscal sustainability.

Knowledge & Networking

Global best-practice exchange, investor-policy dialogue, startup exposure, and cross-border partnerships.

Reputation & Diplomacy

Positioning Nigeria as a premier African investment hub with stronger global visibility and soft power.

Policy & Regulatory Reform

Catalysing trade, investment, governance, transparency, and dispute-resolution reforms.

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating technology transfer, digital economy growth, and competitiveness across local industries.

Sustainable Development

Mobilising climate finance, renewable energy investment, sustainable infrastructure, and long-term resilience.

Expected Outcomes

  • $500 billion+ in investment pledges and memoranda of understanding.
  • At least 20 public-private partnerships in priority sectors.
  • Publication of the WIS 2026 Abuja Declaration.
  • Creation of new investment and innovation pathways for Abuja and Nigeria.
  • Development of climate finance, carbon credit, and green investment opportunities.

Strategic Partners and Stakeholders

Potential stakeholder groups include UN agencies, African Union institutions, multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, trade and investment organisations, sovereign investment entities, chambers of commerce, global law firms, consulting firms, academia, media partners, and private-sector investment leaders.

The investment chapter begins in Abuja

The World Investment Summit Abuja 2026 is a transformational opportunity for Nigeria and the wider investment community. By hosting this global platform, Nigeria can unlock new investment, strengthen its role as Africa’s investment gateway, support sustainable development, and promote inclusive growth for current and future generations.