Theme: Strengthening & Scaling the Nigerian Impact Economy
Date: Oct 28 - 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
About the Annual Convening on Impact Investing
The Annual Convening on Impact Investing is the leading forum that is driving networking and impact investing thought leadership in Nigeria. The event constantly extends the frontiers of impact investing by bringing together the widest range of impact investing stakeholders to stimulate conversations aimed at birthing local solutions.
Hosted by the Impact Investors Foundation in collaboration with a group of impact thought leaders and institutions, the convening provides unique insights on issues from national and regional perspectives whilst drawing on the diverse global impact investing community excited about the opportunities Africa presents. The 2-day event will feature panel discussions; curated Deal Room sessions to connect businesses with impact funds and; facilitated Impact Fund Showcases which will introduce vibrant impact funds and ecosystem-building initiatives to investors and other catalytic capital providers.
The event culminates with the Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony to recognise impactful businesses and investors as well as philanthropic, non-profit and civil society organisations under the Innocent Chukwuma Award for Social Impact.
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About the 9th Annual Convening on Impact Investing
- Oct 28 - 29, 2026
- Civic Center, Lagos
Why You Should Attend #ACII2026
The 2025 Annual Convening on Impact Investing will showcase successful case studies of catalytic capital deployment and facilitate discussions and knowledge sharing stakeholders.

Great Speakers
Listen to influential thought leaders who are ready to use their knowledge and experience to inspire positive change.

New People
Expand your social group and professional circle with new connections.

Networking
Connect with a diverse audience across multiple sectors.

Commit to Invest
Commit to moving catalytic capital to scale impact through your investments.

Advancing Gender Inclusivity Roadmap
Be part of conversations that move money to the deals that have the highest return (Financial and Impact).
OUR JOURNEY
About IIF
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) was established in 2018 as a collaborative effort among several prominent organizations, including the Ford Foundation, Africa Capital Alliance, BusinessDay Media, Bank of Industry, and Dalberg Advisors. Its primary mission is to unlock capital for social investments in Nigeria, serving as the secretariat for the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII).
Past Speakers
Ibukun Awosika
Afolabi Oladele
Etemore Glover
Thelma Ekiyor Olu-Solanke
Toyin Sanni
Uwa Osa-Oboh
Habiba Ali
Yemi Keri
Tokunboh Ishmael
Tunde Mabawonku
Dr. Olasuyi Dirisu
Vanessa Ojekwe
Abubakar Suleiman
Ayodele Olojede Florence
Gallery
Beautiful moments from Annual Convening on Impact Investing 2024
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