Expected Delegates
Leaders from government, business, investment and talent.
- Date
- Friday, 27 November 2026
- Opens
- 9:00 AM WAT, plenary
- Venue
- Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Entry
- Invitation only, 800 seats
Invest in People. Invest in Possibilities.
Where Nigeria’s next phase of growth gets built
Nigeria 2.0 brings together leaders, investors, businesses, policymakers, innovators and talent to unlock capital, talent and technology for a resilient Nigerian 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.
The summit is convened by HBC Business Help, led by Dr. Wale Busari, FCA, FIMC, CMC, founder of HBC™ Professional Consulting Services.
800
Expected
delegates
delegates
What the summit is working towards
Capital. Talent. Technology.
Target Investment Commitments
The capital the summit is working to mobilise.
Youth Talent Fund Target
Young Nigerians the Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund aims to reach.
Target B2B & B2G Meetings
Structured business and government deal meetings.
Figures are projections and targets for the 2026 edition, not results.
Programme
One Summit. Multiple Pathways to Action.
Session times and speakers are announced on the official summit site.
Presidential Keynotes
High-level perspectives on Nigeria’s economic future.
Leadership Panels
Two high-level conversations focused on capital, talent and technology.
Strategic Fireside Chat
An intimate conversation with a leading business or policy figure.
Startup Pitch Arena
Selected startups present scalable solutions to investors and ecosystem leaders.
Apply to pitchInnovation Exhibition
Technology companies, startups and institutions showcase products, platforms and solutions.
ExhibitDeal Networking Dinner
Closed-door networking for selected investors, business leaders, partners and stakeholders.
How to attend
Invitation-only. Every seat is allocated.
This is not open registration. Seats are capped at 800 and every request is vetted, so the room stays senior and the door stays calm.
Stakeholders & Sponsors
VIP passes come with your partnership agreement. Your organisation sends us your delegates’ names and emails.
Approved automaticallyGovernment
Your protocol office sends the delegation list and the summit team creates your profiles.
Approved automaticallyCorporate C-Suite
Nominated by a partner, chamber of commerce or bank, then submit the invitation request form.
Vetted within 24 hoursInvestors, DFIs & Tech
Apply with the invitation request form and include your LinkedIn profile.
Vetted within 48 hoursMedia
Request accreditation and present your press ID.
Vetted by the communications teamInvest in People
The Nigeria 2.0 Talent Fund
A dedicated initiative to prepare young Nigerians to participate in, and shape, the future economy. Applicants choose one track: Skills (12-week free tech training), Jobs (internship or placement) or Capital (N250K to N2M for a business).
Applying? Pre-order the convener’s book first.
Every Talent Fund application starts with one paid pre-order of Advising The Founder by Dr. Wale Busari (₦10,000). The application form links you to the pre-order and brings you straight back once it’s paid.
Previous edition: the 2025 summit, Leadership Beyond the Norm, was hosted by HBC™ Professional Consulting Services in Ibadan. 2026 moves to Lagos with a national agenda.