NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

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.

Why You Should Attend
The 2023 Annual Convening on Impact Investing will showcase successful case studies of catalytic capital deployment and facilitate discussions and knowledge sharing stakeholders.

Be part of conversations that move money to the deals that have the highest return (Financial and Impact).
Understand more about opportunities for impact and profit in Nigeria.
Contribute to the creation and growth of locally-led initiatives to build a thriving ecosystem for financing.
Engage with regional and national funds, government, institutions, among others.
Engage with credible Nigeria led forums driving investments for impact.