Invest Lagos Summit 2026 will bring together government and business leaders to explore investment, innovation and growth opportunities

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele, Lagos International Financial Centre Co-Chair Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and Tosin Eniolorunda have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the Invest Lagos Summit 2026, scheduled to take place from June 8 to June 9.

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Organised by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, the summit is aimed at strengthening Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading destination for investment, trade, innovation, infrastructure development and economic partnerships.

The two-day event will convene senior government officials, business executives, investors, development partners and industry leaders to explore opportunities across key sectors of the economy.

This year’s summit will feature discussions centred on Lagos as Africa’s Global Gateway, the future of technology and innovation, unlocking investment opportunities, building future-ready cities, global partnerships for growth, talent development, creativity, culture, energy and sustainability.

The Invest Lagos Summit 2026 comes as authorities intensify efforts to attract fresh investment into strategic sectors, including technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance, energy, tourism and urban development.

Ahead of the event, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who also heads the summit’s media subcommittee, said organisers had deliberately structured the programme to prioritise practical outcomes capable of driving investment inflows and economic expansion.

According to Omotoso, the summit will provide a platform for showcasing ongoing state investments in transportation, technology, manufacturing, energy, tourism and urban renewal while connecting investors with emerging opportunities.

“Invest Lagos 3.0 is more than a conference; it is a strategic platform designed to connect investors with opportunities, facilitate meaningful partnerships, and showcase Lagos as Africa’s most attractive investment destination,” Omotoso said.

“Through this summit, we are bringing together government leaders, global investors, development institutions, and business executives to explore opportunities that will unlock growth, create jobs, and accelerate economic development across Lagos and Nigeria,” he added.

A notable feature of the summit will be investment presentations by state governors, alongside exhibitions by participating organisations and institutions.

Participants will also have access to networking sessions designed to encourage partnerships between public and private sector stakeholders.

The programme includes a gala dinner and guided visits to some of Nigeria’s most significant industrial and infrastructure projects.

Delegates are expected to tour the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Lagos Free Zone, the Lagos Port and advanced manufacturing facilities operated by RusselSmith.

Economic analysts view the Invest Lagos Summit 2026 as an important platform for deepening investor confidence and showcasing Lagos’ ambition to remain a dominant commercial and financial hub on the African continent.

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With a strong mix of policymakers, investors and corporate leaders expected to attend, the summit is anticipated to generate new conversations around sustainable growth, infrastructure financing, innovation and long-term economic transformation.