Welcome to the August 2026 Nigeria Business Events Roundup!
Below is our curated list of the top business events holding across Nigeria this July — from large-scale tra de exhibitions and investment summits to fintech, technology and chamber gatherings. This month’s spread reaches beyond the usual commercial strongholds: while Lagos still leads, we also feature events in Abuja (FCT), so entrepreneurs outside Lagos have rooms worth being in too.
Whether you are sourcing products, raising capital, building partnerships or simply sharpening your business IQ, mark your calendar, register early, and go change the world while profiting from purpose.
Zedcrest Investors Conference 2026
Join us at the Zedcrest Investors Conference 2026 as industry leaders explore:
“Enriching Alpha Generation Across Local and Global Markets.”
Date: 4th August, 2026
Venue: Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos
Abuja Business and Investment Expo 3.0
Abuja Business & Investment Expo (ABIE 3.0) stands as one of Nigeria’s premier investment and economic dialogue platforms, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, investors, development institutions, entrepreneurs, and strategic stakeholders to drive conversations around sustainable economic growth and investment development in Nigeria. The event will spotlight strategic partnerships, policy innovation, investment opportunities, entrepreneurship, infrastructure development and the role of institutions in accelerating national prosperity.
Theme: Building Nigeria’s Capital: Investment as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
Date: 4th – 7th August, 2026
Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja
CIHRM NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
The list of distinguished professionals attending the CIHRM National Conference 2026 continues to grow.
HR leaders, executives, consultants, business owners, and public sector professionals from across Nigeria have already secured their participation and are preparing to be part of this important national gathering.
Will you be joining them?
Date: 6th – 7th August, 2026
Venue: Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) House, Maitama, Abuja
Theme: Shaping the Future of Meaningful Work: HR Imperative
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and position yourself at the forefront of the evolving HR profession.
Lagos Solar Forum 2026
Get ready for powerful conversations, game-changing ideas, and impactful partnerships at the Lagos Solar Forum 2026 — as we build consensus for Nigeria’s just energy transition future.
Date: August 5th, 2026
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
iHEAL Global Youth Impact Forum
Here’s what you stand to gain:
- Access to global mentors, policymakers, and industry leaders
- High-level leadership and capacity-building sessions
- Networking with youth across Nigeria and around the world
- Exposure to career, innovation, and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Visibility for your ideas and projects
- Certificate of participation and recognition
- Access to non-refundable grant opportunities
- Opportunity to receive startup equipment support to launch or scale your venture
This is where ideas move from conversation to implementation.
Venue: NAF Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria
Date: August 11th – 12th 2026
Wealth Summit 2026
Wealth Summit is an initiative of Pertinence Group — and for six consecutive years, it has brought together Nigeria’s brightest minds in finance, business, and entrepreneurship to one powerful room.
Every edition, we expose opportunities, challenge old money mindsets, and create the kind of connections that build empires. This isn’t just another conference — it’s the most important wealth event in Lagos.
Date: Saturday, August 8th 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: G3 Event Centre, Maryland, Lagos
Chop Up Food & Drinks Fest
The ultimate food and drinks experience “Chop Up Food & Drinks Fest” This August
Date: August 16th, 2026
Location: Abuja
Nigeria Manufacturing and Trade Outlook
Nigeria Manufacturing and Trade Outlook is a premier gathering designed to propel the growth and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Serving as a vital bridge between local manufacturing capabilities and burgeoning global trade opportunities, the event brings together senior executives, policymakers, investors, and industry players to sharpen strategies, forge partnerships, and drive real innovation across Nigeria’s industrial landscape
Date: 13th of August 2026
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos
Click here to register
Inside The Frame Expo 2026
ITF Expo 2026 is the inaugural edition of Nigeria’s first immersive creative production and gear expo — a landmark event on World Photography Day under the global theme “HOME.”
We bring together the full creative spectrum — photographers, videographers, cinematographers, mobile content creators, designers, and creative entrepreneurs — with the world-class brands, gear, and knowledge that power extraordinary work.
Produced by Sniper Ajix Studios, convened by Oluwashola Ajisegbede — a founding committee member of the Business of Photography Conference.
BUILD FOR IMPACT 2026
Africa isn’t waiting. Neither should you.
The future of technology is being built by people who show up, learn, connect, and build.
Join Africa’s leading Engineers, AI Builders, Product Leaders, CTOs, Founders, and Technology Executives for two days of practical insights, career-changing conversations, and powerful networking.
What you’ll gain:
– Learn from world-class engineering and product leaders
– Discover how AI is transforming software, products, and business
– Connect with hiring managers, CTOs, founders, and innovators
– Expand your professional network
– Leave inspired with practical knowledge you can apply immediately
Date: 21 – 22 August 2026
Venue: GolfView Suites & Conference Centre, Ikeja, Lagos
Click here to register
Behind the Curtain
What really happens behind the scenes of exceptional events?
Every successful event is the result of meticulous planning, seamless coordination, strategic decision-making, and flawless execution. While guests experience the magic, event professionals understand that excellence is created long before the doors open.
Behind The Curtain is a two-day immersive masterclass designed for aspiring and practicing event professionals who want to master the systems, strategies, and operational processes that power world-class events.
Throughout this programme, participants will gain practical insights into every stage of event production, from concept development and event planning to logistics, vendor management, budgeting, production coordination, risk management, and on-site execution.
Whether you’re an event planner, coordinator, project manager, event entrepreneur, or looking to build a career in the events industry, this masterclass will equip you with the frameworks, tools, and industry best practices needed to confidently plan, manage, and deliver exceptional events from start to finish.
Leave with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to execute memorable events and build a successful career or business in the events industry.
Date: 22nd August and 27th August 2026
Festival of Colors
Festival of Colors 2026 is Rave Media Nigeria’s sixth annual edition of its flagship lifestyle festival targeting 6,000+ attendees. It’s a color-themed lifestyle and music event, drawing on the vibrant, immersive spirit that gives the festival its name (with creative directions you’ve explored ranging from bohemian escapism to bold, modern energy).
Date: 22 August 2026
Venue: Bali City Park, Abuja
Africa Real Estate Summit, Awards, Masterclass & Expo Abuja 2026
After a successful editions in Lagos, Accra, Abuja, & Nairobi, Africa Real Estate Summit, Awards, Masterclass. & Expo 2026 returns to Abuja, Nigeria.
- Keynotes Address
- Brand & Award Presentations
- Exhibition & Networking Sessions
- Panel Q&A Sessions
The Africa Real Estate Masterclass is a comprehensive training program designed to equip professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the African real estate market.
- Building a Tech-driven real estate Business
- Digital marketing strategies for real estate
- Blockchain applications in property transactions
- Data analytics in real estate
- Legal and regulatory implications of real estate technology
4. Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in real estate
5. Entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Real Estate Agency of the Year (Real Estate Service)
- Affordable Housing Estate of the Year (Property Development)
- Architectural Company of the Year (Architecture and Construction)
- Paints Manufacturing Company of the Year (Building Material & Furniture)
- Real Estate Personality of the Year (Professional and Individual)
- Real Estate Tech Innovation of the Year (Technology)
- Real Estate Financial Organization of the Year (FinTech)Date: Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Venue: Sandralia Hotel by Whitestone, 1 Solomon Lar Road, Jabi, FCT, Abuja
NIFS Lagos 2026
NIFS Lagos is where Africa’s film and television industry comes together to learn, collaborate, and do business.
From industry-leading speakers to networking opportunities and access to decision-makers, NIFS Lagos continues to create pathways for growth.
Now is the perfect time to secure your place.
Date: 25-27th August, 2026
UPYOUWOMEN Conference 2026
For years, the UpYouWomen Foundation has been on a mission: to build whole women—women empowered in purpose, confident in identity, and equipped to lead with impact.
Over the past three conferences, hundreds of women from across Nigeria and Africa have gathered to learn, connect, and transform, guided by world-class faculty, global thought leaders, and inspirational changemakers.
Women have walked away restored, empowered, and equipped—with breakthroughs in confidence, leadership, and personal wholeness. Lives have been transformed, communities impacted, and networks strengthened across the continent.
The founder, Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, envisioned a space where women could rise beyond their circumstances, but it is the collective power and transformation of the women themselves that have made UpYouWomen what it is today.
This year, UpYouWomen Conference 2026: Aligned: Positioned For Purpose and Impact, brings together 600+ women, world-class faculty, and transformational conversations—with a special online experience for our diaspora sisters, so women everywhere can join, learn, and be transformed.
Date: August 28–29, 2026
Venue: Mobil-Zenith Halls, MUSON Centre, Lagos
Women in Marketing and Communications Conference/Awards 2026
Wimca is the largest gathering of female brands and marketing communications professionals in Nigeria and Sub-saharan Africa, gathering over 700 participants at each edition of the event. This annual event debuted in 2014, and has since evolved and expanded in scope with the adding of exhibitions to give more value to both audience and sponsors.
The event identifies the challenges holding back most female executives from attaining the zenith in their chosen career, and proffers workable solutions to those challenges.
Wimca also recognizes and celebrates leading women who have weathered the storm, and have risen through the ranks to attain remarkable heights in the brands, and marketing communication industry.
Date: 29th August, 2026
Venue: Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
African Workforce Summit 2026
African Workforce Summit brings together professionals, job seekers, and thought leaders for a unique fusion of career development, personal branding, and interactive experiences.
With workshops, panels, networking, games, performances, and more, this event is designed to “ignite” the passion, creativity, and professional growth of attendees who would impact Africa and the world.
Date: 29th of August, 2026
Venue: Landmark Event Center, Lagos, Nigeria.
Custodian Mentors Conference
Every year, the Custodian Mentors Conference brings together visionaries, thought leaders, and aspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds under one roof. This dynamic event serves as a catalyst for inspiration, innovation, and collaboration. During the conference, attendees have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, participate in interactive workshops, and network with like-minded peers. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, participants gain invaluable insights and tools to propel their personal and professional development forward.
Date: 29th August 2026
Click here to register
GITEX Nigeria Government Leadership & AI Summit
Digital transformation requires more than ambition. It requires infrastructure, policy alignment, investment and coordinated execution.
The GITEX Nigeria Government Leadership & AI Summit will convene African ministers, policymakers, development finance institutions, investors, technology leaders and innovators around the foundational questions shaping the region’s digital future.
The conversations will examine priorities including digital public infrastructure, AI policy and scalability, data sovereignty, compute infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital skills and public service transformation.
This is a platform designed to move the conversation from strategy towards execution, collaboration and measurable commitments.
For leaders shaping Africa’s digital economy, Abuja is where the conversation begins.
Date: 31 August–3 September 2026
Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Her Health Her Power Conference
Her Health Her Power Conference Africa is a dynamic and empowering annual gathering dedicated to advancing women’s health and leadership across the African continent.
Rooted in the belief that health is power, this conference brings together a diverse audience of health professionals, industry leaders, advocates, policymakers, community leaders, activists, and women from all walks of life to explore how women’s wellbeing fuels broader social, economic, and community transformation.
At its core, the conference celebrates the premise that when women are informed, healthy, and empowered to make decisions about their bodies and lives, they become stronger agents of change in their families, workplaces, and societies.
We are calling on health practitioners, policymakers, community leaders, innovators, researchers, development partners, and changemakers from across Africa to be part of a movement that will shape the future of health on the continent.
This is the time to move beyond conversations and drive meaningful action. Together, we can champion equitable healthcare, strengthen health systems, advance innovation, influence policy, and empower communities with sustainable solutions.
Date: 21ST AUGUST 2026,
Venue: SHEHU MUSA Y’ARDUA CENTRE ABUJA.NIGERIA
APWEN Lagos Engineering Summit 2026
Theme: Bridging Gaps, Building Legacies: Women Engineers Creating Enabling Environments for Growth and Innovation.
This summit brings together engineers, industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and change-makers for powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and ideas that will shape the future.
Date: Thursday, 27th August 2026
Venue: Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Super Travels Agency Hangout 2026
It’s 2026 and the travel industry definitely won’t look the same in a few years. Will your agency be ready?
Join us at the Super Travels Agency Hangout 2026 where travel professionals connect, discover tools, technology and strategies shaping the future of travel.
From AI, NDC, Automation, Access to Travel ancillary services, and reducing ADM- Walk away with practical ideas you can implement in your agency to position yourself ready for the future.
Date: 29 August 2026
Location: Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos
The Big Conference
The Big Conference is a one-day transformational experience designed to help you become unstoppable. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a career professional, a creative, or someone who knows deep inside there is more – this space was created with you in mind. Expect mindset shifts, strategy, and practical tools to help you:
Date: August 29th, 2026
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Hosting or know of a August business event we missed?
August 2026 is shaping up to be an active month for Nigeria’s business ecosystem, particularly in Lagos. The strongest opportunities this month appear to be concentrated around investment, venture building, startup networking, women-focused enterprise development, fintech, and AI. Send the details to us at events@naijapreneur.com so we can feature it.
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