Welcome to May 2026 Nigeria Business Events Roundup!
Below are the list of the top Business Events happening this month of May in Nigeria.
May 2026 Nigeria Business Events Roundup
1. Innovate 2026
Innovate works to empower entrepreneurs and career professionals,
equipping them with the skills and network they need to thrive.
Date: 2nd May, 2026
Venue: 116, TF Kuboye Street, Oniru, Lekki
2. PAN Afican Interior and Intentional Design Summit
PAID Summit is a three-day PanAfrican design gathering bringing together designers, educators, architects, technologists, and cultural thinkers cross Africa and the diaspora.
Hosted by Light Design Lab, the summit centers design as a tool for responsibility, agency, and long–term impact.
This is where African perspectives lead the conversation, and global exchange strengthens it.
Join designers across Africa and the diaspora as we reflect, learn, and intentionally curate what comes next.
A virtual summit for global designers, consciously shaping the Pan–African interior design voice around professionalism, culture, well–being, and the future of spaces.
Theme: Curating Our Future: The power of intentional design
Date: May7–9,2026
3. South South Media Week
A two-day gathering of business leaders, creators, and media professionals exploring how to build influence, grow brands, and scale with technology.
If you’re a leader, professional, a business owner, creative or playing in the tech space who knows there is more ahead then plan to attend South South Media Week.
Date: 8th & 9th May, 2026
Time: 9AM.
Venue: The Grace Place, Evo Road. GRA. PH.
4. The Game of Money 3.0
If your salary isn’t building wealth yet… this is your moment.
The countdown is on, anticipation is high, and it’s been incredible to see so many people step up—clearly, money is on your mind.
The Game of Money Conference is where you’ll learn how to build real wealth on a salary—with practical strategies you can actually use.
Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: KICC Prayer Dome, 13 Oki Lane, Mende, Maryland
Topic: How to Build Wealth on a Salary
Seats are filling fast.
5. Lagos AI Business Conference
A private briefing for smart investors leveraging AI for Capital Growth.
Only a limited number of seats have been opened for the private AI Business Conference happening:
Date: May 10th
Time: 3pm
Venue: VI, Lagos
6. UnwindFest: Founders Rant X
Join us for a day of inspiration and innovation at “Founders Rant X”! This exclusive event brings together some of the most influential and successful founders in the ecosystem to share their stories, insights, and rants about entrepreneurship and the journey to success.
Get ready to be motivated, challenged, and empowered as our panel of founders take the stage to share their personal experiences, failures, and triumphs. From startups to established companies, our speakers will cover a wide range of industries and backgrounds, providing a diverse and dynamic perspective on the world of entrepreneurship.
But that’s not all – “Founders Rant X” also offers a unique networking opportunity for attendees to connect with like-minded individuals, potential mentors, and potential investors. Share your own stories and ideas, and gain valuable connections and feedback from fellow entrepreneurs.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take on the world of entrepreneurship. Grab your ticket now and join us for an unforgettable evening at “Founders Rant X”!
Date: May 13, 2026
Venue: Alliance Francaise Ikoyi, Lagos
Click here to register
7. Eko Africa Legacy Summit
The future of Africa is not imagined, it is intentionally built.
The Africa Legacy Summit convenes visionaries, policymakers, creatives, and industry leaders to reimagine the role of culture in shaping hospitality, travel, and tourism across the continent.
From bold ideas to actionable frameworks, this is where transformation begins.
Are you ready to be part of what’s next?
Venue: Eko Convention Centre
Date: May 15th & 16th
RSVP: 234 901 111 2002, 234 807131 6002
8. 2026 REGTECH Africa Conference & Expo
The Regtech Africa Conference is a social enterprise initiative focused on promoting innovative regulatory technology as a force for common good. The annual conference and exhibition connect thousands of executives, regulators, decision makers and thought leaders from across the globe
Date: 20 – 22 May 2026
Venue: Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja
9. IHTEF 9.0
The International Hospitality, Tourism & Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF Africa) is a continental platform of minds and intellectual marketplace advancing hospitality investment, sustainability, and human capital development across Africa.
IHTEF convenes impact investors, governments, multilateral agencies, global hotel brands, indigenous operators, managers and sustainability leaders to shape the future of hospitality and tourism.
- Date: May 22-23, 2026
- Venue: Abuja Continental, Abuja Nigeria
10. EPIC Fashion Week 2026
We’re excited to invite you to the EPIC FASHION WEEK, a free runway experience showcasing the best of emerging fashion designers.
Date: 23rd & 24th of MAY
Time: 3PM
Venue: The Podium, Lekki.
Get ready for an array of bold statements, iconic runway moments, and the ultimate fashion experience.
11. Africa Day 2026
Venue: Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Jabi Lake Mall & ECOWAS Centre, Abuja
Date: 23rd – 25th of May 2026
