For more than a decade, the BusinessDay CEO Forum has established itself as one of Nigeria’s most influential invitation-only gatherings of business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and investors.
The forum convenes senior decision-makers from across the public and private sectors to engage in high-level dialogue on the economic forces shaping the country’s future.
Over the years, it has become a trusted platform for thought leadership, strategic insight, and practical solutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic competitiveness.
The 2026 edition, themed “From Stability to Shared Prosperity,” reflects a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s economic journey. Following a period of significant macroeconomic adjustments and structural reforms across fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policy, the national conversation is shifting toward how stability can translate into broad-based prosperity for businesses, regions, and citizens.
The BusinessDay CEO Forum 2026 will be held as follows:
Date: July 16, 2026
Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria island Lagos
Over the years, the CEO Forum Nigeria has hosted an array of distinguished global leaders, including Harvard University’s Professor Michael Porter; Dominic Barton, former Global CEO of McKinsey & Rich Lesser, Global CEO of the Boston Consulting Group; Richard Ingleton, Global CEO of TNS; and Professor Paul Collier from Oxford University.
Additionally, Professor Peter Tufano, Dean of the Said Business School at Oxford University, headlined the 2020 event, while Dr. Akinwumi Adesina served as our keynote speaker in 2023. The CEO Nigeria Forum is not only a platform for thought leadership but also a catalyst for meaningful dialogue among Nigeria’s top C-suite executives and key decision-makers. Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria returns for the 2026 edition after being guest to the fireside of the 2024 edition.
● Foster Knowledge Sharing: Enable leaders to exchange valuable insights that drive value creation.
● Encourage Dialogue: Create an exclusive forum for the unhindered exchange of innovative ideas.
● Enhance Leadership Development: Curate discussions that scale executive capacity through the involvement of screened, high-calibre panellists and speakers.
● Expand Networks: Provide a unique opportunity for forging new business relationships and potential partnerships.
● Drive Results: Leverage BusinessDay’s expansive media reach (print, digital, and social media) to ensure that the issues discussed remain at the forefront of public and policy debates.
