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Nigerian Leadership Business Summit 2026
Nigeria 2.0
Unlocking Capital, Talent & Technology for a Resilient Economy
Nigeria's business, investment and leadership community convenes to build practical pathways for capital, talent and technology to drive the country's next phase of economic growth.
- Eko Convention Centre, Lagos
Counting down to Monday, 23 November 2026, 9:00 AM WAT (Lagos).
The 2026 Summit at a glance
Figures are expectations and targets for the 2026 edition, not results.
Expected
800+
Expected Delegates
Leaders from government, business, investment and talent.
Target
$50M+
Target Investment Commitments
The capital the summit is working to mobilise.
Target
10,000
Youth Talent Fund Target
Young Nigerians the Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund aims to reach.
Target
200+
Target B2B & B2G Meetings
Structured business and government deal meetings.
About the Summit
From Dialogue to Deals
Nigeria stands at a defining moment. With ongoing macro-economic reforms, a population more than 70% under 35 and accelerating digital adoption across key sectors, the opportunity to strengthen the country's global competitiveness is significant.
But structural challenges remain.
Capital access, skills development, infrastructure, technology adoption and policy clarity require coordinated action across government, business, investors, development institutions and the wider ecosystem.
Nigeria 2.0 moves the conversation forward by focusing on three critical levers:
01Capital
Mobilising investment for high-growth businesses and productive sectors.
02Talent
Building pathways for skills, employment and participation in the future economy.
03Technology
Accelerating practical technology adoption across businesses, industries and public institutions.
In the room
This is how Nigeria convenes.
Packed halls, working sessions and panels from conferences across the country. On Monday, 23 November 2026, Nigeria 2.0 brings leaders, investors, businesses and talent into one room at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
Three Strategic Pillars
Capital. Talent. Technology.
The levers Nigeria 2.0 brings together to move Nigeria's economy from potential to performance.
Talent
Building Human Capital
Create sustainable pathways for skills development, employment, youth participation and women's inclusion in the future of work.
Explore TalentTechnology
Accelerating Adoption
Showcase how AI, FinTech, AgriTech and enterprise technology can improve productivity and strengthen institutions.
Explore TechnologyWho Will Be in the Room
The room where Nigeria's next 12 months will be decided.
800+ invitation-only delegates. If you want to sell to, partner with or engage the people building Nigeria 2.0, this is the room.
800+expected delegates from six communities.
Est. 80 seats
Government & Policy
Federal Ministers, State Governors and Commissioners, regulators and agencies
Est. 100 seats
Capital & DFIs
Chief executives of leading banks, development finance institutions, PE and VC fund managers
Est. 200 seats
Corporates
CEOs and MDs of leading listed companies and heads of regional multinationals
Est. 120 seats
Tech & Innovation
Founders of high-growth startups, technology companies and venture investors
Est. 100 seats
Talent & Ecosystem
University Vice-Chancellors, HR directors and skills and enterprise agencies
Est. 200 seats
Investors & Diaspora
Family offices, angel investors and Nigerian business leaders from the UK, US, UAE and South Africa
Seat estimates are targets for the invitation list.
Programme
One Summit. Multiple Pathways to Action.
Six formats designed to move participants from insight to action. Session times and speakers will be published as they are confirmed.
Presidential Keynotes
High-level perspectives on Nigeria's economic future.
Opening perspectives that frame the summit's agenda on capital, talent and technology, and set the tone for the conversations that follow.
Time to be announcedAll delegates
Leadership Panels
Two high-level conversations focused on capital, talent and technology.
Leaders from government, business, investment and the wider ecosystem examine what it takes to move from policy intent to practical outcomes.
Time to be announcedAll delegates
Strategic Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation with a leading business or policy figure.
A focused, candid exchange on leadership decisions and the choices shaping Nigeria's next phase of growth.
Time to be announcedAll delegates
Startup Pitch Arena
Selected startups present scalable solutions to investors and ecosystem leaders.
Founders pitch on the summit stage. The format is built to connect investable ideas with capital, partners and scale.
Time to be announcedSelected startups, investors and ecosystem leaders
Innovation Exhibition
Technology companies, startups and institutions showcase products, platforms and solutions.
A curated exhibition floor where delegates can see technology in practice and meet the teams building it.
Time to be announcedAll delegates
Deal Networking Dinner
Closed-door networking for selected investors, business leaders, partners and stakeholders.
An invitation-only evening designed for focused relationship building between investors, business leaders and partners.
Time to be announcedBy invitation
Format 01
Presidential Keynotes
High-level perspectives on Nigeria's economic future.
Opening perspectives that frame the summit's agenda on capital, talent and technology, and set the tone for the conversations that follow.
- Time
- Time to be announced
- Audience
- All delegates
Capital
Capital That Moves Ideas Forward
The summit is designed to create structured connections between the people who build businesses and the people who fund them.
Target
Explore Investment Opportunities$50M+
Target Investment Commitments
A target the summit is working toward. It is not a record of commitments already made.
Structured connections between
Enterprise
- Local businesses
- Startups
Enablers
- Government
- Strategic partners
connected with
Capital
- Development finance institutions
- Venture capital
- Institutional investors
- Diaspora investors
Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund
Invest in People
A dedicated initiative to prepare young Nigerians to participate in, and shape, the future economy.
- Digital skills
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Employability
- Future of work
- Youth participation
- Women's inclusion
Target
Talent & Skills Initiative10,000
young Nigerians
The Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund target: 5,000 skilled, 3,000 placed and 2,000 funded.
Technology
Technology for a More Productive Nigeria
Practical adoption, not hype. Five areas where technology can lift productivity across businesses, industries and public institutions.
Artificial Intelligence
Practical AI adoption across enterprises and institutions.
FinTech
Expanding financial infrastructure and business productivity.
AgriTech
Improving agricultural productivity, access and value chains.
Enterprise Technology
Digital transformation for businesses and institutions.
Public Technology
Technology-enabled public service delivery and governance.
Innovation Exhibition
See it working on the exhibition floor.
View the exhibition
Startup Pitch Arena
The Startup Pitch Arena
Ideas seeking capital. Solutions seeking scale.Selected startups will present their businesses to investors, business leaders and ecosystem partners. The summit aims to showcase innovation from 50 startups.
Pitch format
- 01
Selection
Startups are selected ahead of the summit. Criteria will be published with the application details.
- 02
Pitch
Selected founders present on the summit stage to an audience of investors and ecosystem leaders.
- 03
Engagement
Investors and partners connect with founders during the summit's structured networking.
Important dates
Application details coming soon. Selection criteria, deadlines and the application form will be published here.
Innovation Exhibition
Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Technology companies, startups and institutions showcase products, platforms and solutions to the leaders who can adopt, fund and scale them.
Exhibition categories
AI
FinTech
AgriTech
Robotics
Digital Infrastructure
Enterprise Software
Climate Technology
Creative Technology
Education Technology
Structured Deal-Making
From Conversations to Connections
Networking at Nigeria 2.0 is structured, not left to chance. Participants are qualified and matched so that meetings happen between people with a genuine reason to talk.
Target
200+
Target B2B & B2G Meetings
Business-to-business and business-to-government sessions.
Step 1, before the summit: Business
Organisations register their interest and objectives.
Step 2, before the summit: Qualification
Needs, readiness and fit are reviewed.
Step 3, before the summit: Matchmaking
Participants are paired against shared priorities.
Step 4, at the summit: Meeting
Structured B2B and B2G sessions take place at the summit.
Step 5, after the summit: Partnership
Aligned parties continue the conversation.
Step 6, after the summit: Potential Deal
Where there is fit, conversations can progress toward agreements.
Step 1, before the summit: Business
Organisations register their interest and objectives.
Step 2, before the summit: Qualification
Needs, readiness and fit are reviewed.
Step 3, before the summit: Matchmaking
Participants are paired against shared priorities.
Step 4, at the summit: Meeting
Structured B2B and B2G sessions take place at the summit.
Step 5, after the summit: Partnership
Aligned parties continue the conversation.
Step 6, after the summit: Potential Deal
Where there is fit, conversations can progress toward agreements.
Meetings create the conditions for partnerships and potential deals. No outcome is guaranteed, and no deals are reported until they are confirmed by the parties involved.
Our Journey
Building on 2025
The 2026 summit builds on the 2025 edition, themed Leadership Beyond the Norm. This year, the emphasis shifts toward practical connections between capital, talent and technology.
2025
Theme
Leadership Beyond the Norm
Highlights, speakers and outcomes from the 2025 edition will be published here once verified.
2026
Theme
Unlocking Capital, Talent & Technology for a Resilient Economy
From dialogue to deals.
The 10-Year Roadmap
2026 to 2036: from summit to institution.
A decade-long compact in three phases. Each builds the foundation for the next.
Nigeria 2.0 is not about 2026. It is about 2036.
2026 – 2028Now
Phase 1 · The Foundation
Ignition
- Launch the Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund: 10,000 youths trained, placed and funded across 6 hubs: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Ibadan
- Convene 800 CEOs to commit to Nigeria's $1 Trillion Economy Agenda
2029 – 2031
Phase 2 · The Ecosystem
Scale
- Scale the Talent Fund to 50,000 youths, with 60% in employment or running sustainable businesses
- Launch the Nigeria 2.0 Deal Room: N100 billion in SME and startup funding facilitated between partners
2032 – 2036
Phase 3 · The Legacy
Dominance
- 100,000 youths impacted. 10,000 businesses funded. 50,000 placed in high-value jobs
- Nigeria 2.0 alumni leading boardrooms, startups and government
Roadmap figures are long-term targets set by the convener, not results.
Speakers
Voices Shaping Nigeria 2.0
Speakers will be announced as they are confirmed. The line-up will draw from government, business, investment and technology.
- Keynote
Speaker Name
Chief Executive Officer
Organisation
To be announced
- Panel
Speaker Name
Chief Executive Officer
Organisation
To be announced
- Panel
Speaker Name
Chief Executive Officer
Organisation
To be announced
- Fireside Chat
Speaker Name
Chief Executive Officer
Organisation
To be announced
Partner Ecosystem
Partners in Nigeria's Next Phase
Partners will be announced as agreements are confirmed.
Strategic Partners
Organisations shaping the summit's agenda and outcomes.
- Partner to be announced
- Partner to be announced
- Partner to be announced
Government Partners
Public institutions engaged in the summit's policy conversations.
- Partner to be announced
- Partner to be announced
- Partner to be announced
Development Partners
Development finance institutions and development organisations.
- Partner to be announced
- Partner to be announced
- Partner to be announced
Partnership
Partner with Nigeria 2.0
Join the organisations helping to unlock capital, talent and technology for a resilient economy.
Become a partnerShape the agenda
Contribute to the conversations on capital, talent and technology.
Meet decision makers
Engage with leaders across government, business and investment.
Back the Talent Fund
Support the Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund target of 10,000 youth.
Show your innovation
Present products and platforms at the Innovation Exhibition.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
The most asked, below. 101 answers in full on the FAQ page.
What is Nigeria Leadership Business Summit?
It is a private-sector led decade-long compact (2026-2036) of 800 CEOs, investors and policymakers to unlock Capital, Talent and Technology for Nigeria's $1 Trillion economy.
Question 1 of 101What does Nigeria 2.0 mean?
Nigeria 1.0 was built on oil. Nigeria 2.0 will be built on Capital, Talent and Technology - a new economy powered by people.
Question 2 of 101Why should I attend?
To recruit pre-vetted talent, meet capital providers, influence policy, and co-own a national workforce pipeline for 10 years.
Question 9 of 101What is Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund?
Our impact vehicle to Skill 5,000, Place 3,000 in jobs, and Fund 2,000 youth businesses annually.
Question 16 of 101How do I get invitation?
Nomination by partner, or application on website vetted by board.
Question 77 of 101Is there a fee to attend?
Attendance is by invitation for 800. No gate fee. General exhibition open to youth registrants.
Question 78 of 101
Invest in People. Invest in Possibilities.
Take your seat at the table.
Join leaders, investors, businesses, policymakers, innovators and talent at the Nigeria 2.0 Leadership Business Summit.
- Eko Convention Centre, Lagos