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Through keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions led by leading voices in impact investing, attendees will explore innovative strategies, collaborative efforts, and practical steps to advance the SDGs.

The event is aimed at asset owners – including institutional investors, family offices and foundations – and impact ecosystem builders. It will balance educational content, practical insights, and networking opportunities, ensuring attendees leave with valuable knowledge and connections.

Demonstrate your thought leadership and contribute your expertise to the Impact Investor community.

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.

Overview

Join us for Inclusive Finance 25 happening in-person in Luxembourg, 12 – 14 November.

Inclusive Finance 25 (IF25), hosted by e-MFP, is one of the top events in the financial inclusion calendar and a unique meeting point for microfinance and financial inclusion professionals working worldwide. IF25 brings together all sectors of the inclusive finance industry including consultants & support service providers, investors, multilateral & national development agencies, NGOs and researchers. With an unparalleled program and prestigious speakers, the event is widely recognised for its high quality sessions and excellent networking opportunities. Last year’s edition gathered 660 participants from 55 countries, over 250 joined us online.

Championing the Future of Nigerian MSMEs

From November 16th to 18th, 2025, GROW Nigerian will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and small business operators to discuss strategies for MSME growth. The event will focus on using digital innovation to boost the competitiveness and resilience of Nigerian businesses, promoting economic growth and job creation nationwide.

Build Meaningful Connections

Engage in networking sessions, deal rooms, and roundtable discussions designed to connect MSMEs with investors, buyers, partners, and even potential hires.

Last year, over 2,000 entrepreneurs participated, this year promises even more.

Pitch competition

Got a groundbreaking idea? Take the stage at our Pitch Competition and stand a chance to win exciting prizes that could take your business to the next level. Don’t just pitch—make your mark!

In an increasingly challenging world, Impact Week Malmö welcomes those ready to illuminate solutions through collective action.

Join Europe’s premier gathering of impact investors and capital providers to accelerate funding for people and planet, forge essential connections and spotlight the innovative Nordic impact ecosystem.

Together, we’ll transform challenges into opportunities and brighten the path toward systemic and sustainable change.

Brighter Together
Impact Week is designed so everyone in the impact ecosystem gets to shine.
Whether you’re deploying capital, shaping policy, or scaling solutions, Impact Week brings together the changemakers turning sparks into systems change. See where you fit in below – and join the glow.

Save 15% on your ticket when you book before Friday, August 1

Africa is at an inflection point. Never, in the 30-odd years since the mobile telephony era, is technology playing a more important role in shaping the future of the continent.

Now in its second year, Africa/Week brings together the continent’s leading stakeholders in technology and entrepreneurship, to spotlight the investors and category-defining technology companies shaping the future of Africa.

This year, join us at Norrsken House Kigali to share and learn about new, stress-tested and hybrid approaches for catalyzing capital to transformative solutions.

The next decade will be shaped by intentional design and collaboration. It starts at Africa/Week this November. Be part of the solution.