BUSINESS FORUM

The Business Forum is a flagship component of the Enjoy Nigeria Expo and Festival 2026 — a premier platform that connects entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, and global partners to promote Nigeria’s creative, tourism, and business sectors. It is designed as a one-day conference and networking event within the Festival, offering insights, opportunities, and partnerships across key growth industries.

Objectives

  • Promote Nigerian enterprise in creative, tourism, agribusiness, and tech sectors.

  • Facilitate B2B and B2G linkages for local SMEs and international investors.

  • Highlight investment-ready opportunities across Nigeria’s states and diaspora.

  • Empower creative entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and funding access.

  • Position Nigeria as Africa’s creative and tourism hub.

Target Audience

  • Nigerian and foreign investors

  • Entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs

  • Government ministries, agencies, and state delegations

  • Chambers of commerce and trade missions

  • Development agencies and financial institutions

  • Media and creative industry leaders

  • Diaspora business networks

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS

Professional officers in directorate and senior cadre from:

  • Relevant Federal Government Ministries/Agencies
  • Relevant State Government Ministries/Agencies
  • Local Government Area Councils
 

ORGANISATIONS

Professional officers in related sectors, from: 

  • Diplomatic organisations
  • Non Governmental organisations
  • Development partners, etc.

MSME/ENTREPRENEUR

Small business owners in the creative, performing, visual arts, entertainment, foods and fashion sub-sector of the economy. As well as established companies, such as

  • Beverage manufacturing companies
  • Food/Seasoning manufacturing companies
  • Cosmetics and Beauty products manufacturing companies
  • Textile, Fashion, Apparel production companies
  • Music Production Companies
  • Film Production Companies
  • Audio-Visual equipment manufacturing companies
  • Banks/Financial Institutions, etc

BENEFITS TO MSMEs/ENTREPRENEURS

 

  • Connection of entrepreneurs (MSMEs) to businesses facilitators.
  • Access to presentation materials.
  • Access to the master class (All master class papers will be certified).
  • Network with other professionals in the sectors.
  • Access to prospective investors and key. business information.
  • Access to plenary
  • Tea Break and Lunch
  • Access to presentation materials.
  • Make contacts and gather market intelligence.
  • Network with other professionals in your field.