Subnational Investment Promotion Summit (SIPS) 2026

Nigeria’s flagship subnational investment summit convening state governments, investors, development partners, and the private sector to unlock scalable investment opportunities across the 36 states and the FCT.

THEME:
Building a Trillion-Dollar Economy: The Role of Nigerian States in Driving an Investment Renaissance States in Nigeria’s Investment Renaissance
THEME:
Building a Trillion-Dollar Economy: The Role of Nigerian States in Driving an Investment Renaissance States in Nigeria’s Investment Renaissance

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About Event

What is SIPS 2026?

The Subnational Investment Promotion Summit (SIPS) 2026) is a national investment platform established to strengthen the role of Nigerian states in driving economic growth, capital mobilisation, and investment competitiveness.

SIPS 2026 brings together governors, state investment agencies, investors, development finance institutions, and private sector leaders to translate reform into bankable projects, signed commitments, and measurable outcomes.

Investment

$2–3 Billion in New Investment Commitments

SCI

Launch of the Subnational Investment Competitiveness Index (SICI)

Why Attend

Why Attend SIPS 2026?

Engage directly with state governments and investment decision-makers

Access curated subnational investment opportunities

Participate in Deal Rooms and Project Finance Clinics

Understand Nigeria’s evolving subnational investment landscape

Network with DFIs, banks, investors, and development partners

Be part of shaping Nigeria’s pathway to a trillion-dollar economy

Event Features

Key Features of SIPS 2026

01.

Governor–Investor Dialogue

High-level engagement between governors and local & international investors.

02.

Deal Rooms for Investment Negotiations

Confidential B2G, B2B, and G2G investment matchmaking sessions.

03.

Project Finance Clinics

Practical financing sessions with DFIs, banks, and private capital providers.

04.

State Investment Exhibition Pavilions

All 36 states and the FCT showcasing priority sectors, incentives, and projects.

05.

Diaspora Investment Desk

Confidential B2G, B2B, and G2G investment matchmaking sessions.

06.

SIPS Investment Opportunity Catalogue

Digital and print catalogue aligned with NGF Investopedia.

Event Schedule

Summit Programme Overview

24 August 2026
Pre-Confrerence

24th August 

Pre-Conference Masterclass

Capacity-building sessions on investment promotion strategy, PPP structuring, project preparation, and ESG standards.

Day 1
Day 1

25th August

Visionary Leadership & Institutional Alignment

High-level plenaries, governors’ dialogue, and federal-state alignment sessions focused on subnational competitiveness and investment reform.

Day 2
Day 2

26th August

The Investment Marketplace

State investment pavilions, Deal Rooms, project finance clinics, and investor matchmaking.

Day 3
Day 3

27th August 

Strategy, Commitments & Celebration

Policy implementation case studies, launch of the Subnational Investment Competitiveness Index (SICI), SIPS Declaration, and Awards Night.

Attendees

Who Should Attend?

State Governors & Senior Government Officials

State Investment Promotion Agencies (SIPAs)

Local & International Investors

Development Finance Institutions

Commercial Banks & Private Equity Funds

Development Partners & Multilateral Organisations

Corporate Leaders & Industrialists

Policy Experts, Researchers & Media

Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies of Nigeria (FoSIPAN)

Host

Nyesom Wike
Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Chief Host

Fleissen Events

Organizer

SIPS 2026 Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship of the Subnational Investment Promotion Summit (SIPS) 2026 offers organisations strategic visibility, high-level access, and alignment with Nigeria’s leading subnational investment platform.

Four sponsorship tiers are available to accommodate different levels of engagement.

Bronze

The Bronze Sponsorship provides entry-level participation and brand presence.

₦200,000

Silver

The Silver Sponsorship offers meaningful exposure and networking access.

₦500,000

Gold

The Gold Sponsorship provides strong visibility and engagement opportunities.

₦1M

Platinum

The Platinum Sponsorship offers the highest level of visibility and strategic positioning at SIPS 2026.

₦5M