6th Canada-Africa Business Conference

The 6th Canada–Africa Business Conference is a premier platform for advancing trade, investment, and strategic partnerships between Canada and African markets. The Conference provides a high-level forum to explore opportunities across key sectors, bringing together:

• senior business leaders
• government representatives
• investors
• development institutions

The 6^th edition of this two-day conference will take place in Lagos, nicknamed the “Giant of Africa”.  The flagship conference aims to connect Canadian companies with numerous senior African stakeholders  to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and large-scale project delivery across the continent.

The 6th edition in Lagos comes at a pivotal moment for Canada–Africa relations, as both regions deepen economic cooperation across priority sectors including:

• financial services and capital markets
• critical minerals and mining
• infrastructure and energy
• agriculture and agri-processing
• technology and innovation

Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest and most dynamic economies. Lagos provides a strategic gateway for Canadian firms seeking market entry and expansion, and for African partners seeking capital, expertise, and global market access.

The conference will provide targeted opportunities for participants to build relationships and close deals with government officials, C-suite executives, and influential business leaders who are shaping the next phase of Canada–Nigeria and Canada-Africa economic cooperation.

For more information on participating, express your interest via email to the Deputy High Commission of Canada to Nigeria, in Lagos (lagos-td@international.gc.ca).

While the registration deadline is set for July 17, organizations interested in attending or sponsoring are encouraged to engage early due to strong demand and limited capacity. Visit the official conference page for more details. 

• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Meet key regulatory bodies
• Meet academic or research entities
• Participate in networking events
• Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
• Increase visibility of your product or service
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service
• Pitch your product /service to selected audiences

• Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
• Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.