AFRICA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT
Leading the World's Largest Workforce: Africa, Enterprise, and the Road to 2035
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"The conversation Africa needs is not happening in boardrooms behind closed doors. It is happening here — in the open, with urgency, and with the next generation in the room."
—Emmanuel Agida, Convener
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHT & INITIATIVES
100UNDER40 AWARDS
Africa's most prestigious award of young excellence
Honouring 100 outstanding achievers under 40 drawn from business, governance, arts, technology and social impact. Celebrated at the Gala Night on August 12.
GALA & AWARDS NIGHT
A black-tie celebration closing
The summit in style. The Gala Night features the 100 Under 40 awards ceremony, headline entertainment, gala dinner, cocktail reception and meet & greet moments with speakers and performers.
INVESTOR ROUNDTABLE & DEAL ROOM
This is the Summit's
Highest-stakes private session — a closed-room environment where serious capital meets serious founders. It is accessible only to First Class pass holders and verified investors (angel investors, VCs, family offices, institutional funds).
SPONSORS REVEAL (COMING SOON)
Become a sponsorPre-Summit Mixer (Evening) — Informal networking; games, dance, cocktails & mocktails
Main Conference (8:00AM – 4:00PM) + 100 Under 40 Awards & Gala Night (Red Carpet 7:00PM | Awards 8:00PM – 12:00AM)
Investors Roundtable & Deal Room
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
When and where is the Achievers Summit 2026?
The Summit runs on August 11–13, 2026 and is hosted at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
What is the 100 Under 40 Awards?
The 100 Under 40 Awards honours Africa's 100 most outstanding achievers under 40 across business, governance, arts, technology and social impact. Nominations open several months before the Summit. Awardees are celebrated at the Gala Night on August 12.
What ticket options are available?
Tickets range from Terminal Access (₦10,000) for Day 1 only, through Economy (₦40,000) and Business Class (₦100,000) for full summit access, to First Class (₦250,000) with Investor Roundtable and Deal Room access. Group passes start at ₦60,000 for 2 and ₦90,000 for 10.
Can I attend virtually?
Yes. The Summit will have a robust virtual attendance experience with live-streamed sessions and interactive access to select breakout rooms. Virtual registration details will be announced separately. Target virtual audience is 5,000+ participants from across Africa and the diaspora.
Who should attend the Achievers Summit?
The Summit is designed for entrepreneurs, executives, government officials, civil society leaders, investors, media professionals, creatives, students and young professionals serious about Africa's development and their own growth. If you are driven by purpose and hungry for meaningful connection — you belong here.
What is the Deal Room and who can access it?
The Deal Room is an exclusive space for investors and senior executives to conduct structured meetings and close partnerships. Access is included in the First Class (Investors Pass) and available by special invitation to verified investors. It operates on Day 3.
How do I apply to speak?
Use the Apply to Speak form on the Achievers Summit website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and shortlisted candidates are notified within four weeks. We welcome voices across all four content tracks.
Are sponsorship opportunities still available?
Yes — select categories are still open. We work with Title Partners in tech and fintech, Ecosystem Partners among church and ministry networks, Official Product Partners for drink and snack brands, and CSR Drive Partners. Submit the sponsor enquiry form — our team will send the full prospectus within 48 hours.
YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE IS WAITING
Three days. Four stages. One conversation that changes how the next chapter of Africa is built.
August 11-13, 2026
Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
AFRICA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT
Theme:
Leading the World's Largest Workforce: Africa, Enterprise, and the Road to 2035
EVENT STARTS IN
1,000+
Attendees
5,000
Virtual audience
20+
Speakers
Download summit prospectus
"The conversation Africa needs is not happening in boardrooms behind closed doors. It is happening here — in the open, with urgency, and with the next generation in the room."
―Emmanuel Agida, Convener
CATALYZING A GENERATIONAL LEGACY
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHT & INITIATIVES
100UNDER40 AWARDS
Africa's most
prestigious award
of young excellence — honouring 100 outstanding achievers under 40 drawn from business, governance, arts, technology and social impact. Celebrated at the Gala Night on August 12.
GALA & AWARDS NIGHT
A black-tie celebration closing the
Summit in style. The Gala Night features the 100 Under 40 awards ceremony, headline entertainment, gala dinner, cocktail reception and meet & greet moments with speakers and performers.
INVESTOR ROUNDTABLE & DEAL ROOM
This is the Summit's highest-stakes
private session — a closed-room environment where serious capital meets serious founders. It is accessible only to First Class pass holders and verified investors (angel investors, VCs, family offices, institutional funds).
SPONSORS
SPONSORS REVEAL (COMING SOON)
SCHEDULE
EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1
11th AUGUST
Pre-Summit Mixer (Evening) — Informal networking; games, dance, cocktails & mocktails
Day 2
12th AUGUST
Main Conference (8:00AM – 4:00PM) + 100 Under 40 Awards & Gala Night (Red Carpet 7:00PM | Awards 8:00PM – 12:00AM)
Day 3
13th AUGUST
Investors Roundtable & Deal Room
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
When and where is the Achievers Summit 2026?
The Summit runs on August 11–13, 2026 and is hosted at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
What is the 100 Under 40 Awards?
The 100 Under 40 Awards honours Africa's 100 most outstanding achievers under 40 across business, governance, arts, technology and social impact. Nominations open several months before the Summit. Awardees are celebrated at the Gala Night on August 12.
What ticket options are available?
Tickets range from Terminal Access (₦10,000) for Day 1 only, through Economy (₦40,000) and Business Class (₦100,000) for full summit access, to First Class (₦250,000) with Investor Roundtable and Deal Room access. Group passes start at ₦60,000 for 2 and ₦90,000 for 10.
Can I attend virtually?
Yes. The Summit will have a robust virtual attendance experience with live-streamed sessions and interactive access to select breakout rooms. Virtual registration details will be announced separately. Target virtual audience is 5,000+ participants from across Africa and the diaspora.
Who should attend the Achievers Summit?
The Summit is designed for entrepreneurs, executives, government officials, civil society leaders, investors, media professionals, creatives, students and young professionals serious about Africa's development and their own growth. If you are driven by purpose and hungry for meaningful connection — you belong here.
What is the Deal Room and who can access it?
The Deal Room is an exclusive space for investors and senior executives to conduct structured meetings and close partnerships. Access is included in the First Class (Investors Pass) and available by special invitation to verified investors. It operates on Day 3.
How do I apply to speak?
Use the Apply to Speak form on the Achievers Summit website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and shortlisted candidates are notified within four weeks. We welcome voices across all four content tracks.
Are sponsorship opportunities still available?
Yes — select categories are still open. We work with Title Partners in tech and fintech, Ecosystem Partners among church and ministry networks, Official Product Partners for drink and snack brands, and CSR Drive Partners. Submit the sponsor enquiry form — our team will send the full prospectus within 48 hours.
THE ACHIEVERS SUMMIT 2026
YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE IS WAITING
Three days. Four tracks. One conversation that changes everything.