The 6th Annual MSME & Startup Economic Summit takes place tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Organised by the Economic Forum Series (EFS), this year’s summit focuses on a critical priority for Nigeria’s economic diversification: unlocking financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups to drive non-oil GDP growth.
What to Expect
The summit convenes policymakers, development finance institutions, commercial banks, venture capitalists, angel investors, and ecosystem builders for high-level dialogues on:
- Access to Finance: Bridging the funding gap for Nigeria’s 41 million MSMEs
- Digital Transformation: Leveraging technology to scale MSME operations and market access
- Policy Frameworks: Regulatory reforms to ease business operations and credit access
- Investment Pathways: Connecting investable startups with patient capital
Key Details
- Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM (Prompt)
- Venue: Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Theme: Financing MSMEs for Nigeria’s Non-oil Growth
- Sub-Theme: Digitising MSMEs for Economic Unlocking
Why Attend
MSMEs contribute approximately 50% of Nigeria’s GDP and account for 96% of businesses and 84% of employment. Yet, the financing gap remains estimated at over ₦40 trillion. This summit brings together the key players working to close this gap — from the Central Bank of Nigeria to commercial banks, DFIs, and private investors.
For startup founders, this is a critical networking opportunity with capital providers. For investors, it’s a chance to discover vetted, investment-ready businesses across sectors.
Registration & Enquiries
Registration is still open for tomorrow’s event.
- Register: economicforumseries.com/6th-annual-msme-startup-economic-summit-2026
- Email: info@economicforumseries.com
- Phone: 0802 688 3004 | 0803 717 9007 | 0816 223 6163
