Register for the 9th Annual Convening on Impact Investing
Join Nigeria’s Leading Impact Investing Event Uniting Policymakers, Investors, Entrepreneurs and More for Sustainable Development

Theme: Strengthening & Scaling the Nigerian Impact Economy

Date: Oct 28 - 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
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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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Networking
Policy Influencing
Actionable Strategies
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About the 9th Annual Convening on Impact Investing

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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

Here are the voices and experts bringing diverse perspectives and valuable insights to the summit.

Ibukun Awosika

Vice Chair, GSG Impact & Chair, NABII

Afolabi Oladele

Fmr. Chair, Impact Investors Foundation

Etemore Glover

Chief Executive Officer, Impact Investors Foundation

Thelma Ekiyor Olu-Solanke

Chair, Nigeria Office for Philanthropy & Impact Investment

Toyin Sanni

Founder and CEO, Emerging Africa Group

Uwa Osa-Oboh

Head of Corporate Development, African Capital Alliance (ACA)

Habiba Ali

Managing Director and CEO, Sosai Renewable Energies Company

Yemi Keri

Chief Executive Officer, Heckerbella Limited

Tokunboh Ishmael

Managing Partner, Alitheia Capital & Board Member, NABII

Tunde Mabawonku

Executive Director, Retail & Digital Business of Wema Bank Plc

Dr. Olasuyi Dirisu

Executive Director, Policy Innovation Centre, NESG

Vanessa Ojekwe

Consultant, Lanny Smith Consultancy

Abubakar Suleiman

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Bank

Ayodele Olojede Florence

Divisional Head, Retail and SME, Wema Bank Plc.

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Beautiful moments from Annual Convening on Impact Investing 2024

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