Nigeria Exhibition Forum · Accelerating Exhibition Industry Growth

Unlocking Nigeria's exhibition industry.

A focused industry forum bringing together organisers, venue operators, convention bureaus, government, investors and service providers to explore the opportunity, infrastructure and partnerships shaping Nigeria's exhibitions market.

Forum at a glance

One day.
One room.
Big industry conversations.

Date12 February
Hours09:00 – 17:00
VenueLagos, Nigeria
AudienceIndustry delegates
1Day of focused dialogue
3Core session formats
300+Industry delegates
5+Countries represented
About the forum

A meeting point for the people building the industry.

The forum brings together key stakeholders across Nigeria's exhibition ecosystem for knowledge exchange, market connections and practical conversations around future growth.

Why now?

Nigeria's scale, commercial centres and regional trade connections create opportunities for exhibitions to support business development, market access and industry connections.

  • Understand demand and emerging opportunities
  • Identify infrastructure and capacity gaps
  • Explore routes for international market entry

What delegates take away

A concentrated day of market intelligence, practical perspectives and connections across the exhibition ecosystem.

  • Industry perspectives from multiple stakeholders
  • Ideas for partnerships and collaboration
  • Clearer priorities for future growth
Conference themes

Four questions the day is built around.

Focused discussions designed to examine the opportunity, infrastructure, investment and collaboration shaping Nigeria's exhibition market.

01

The opportunity

What Nigeria's population, cities and trade flows mean for exhibition demand.

02

Venues & infrastructure

Where the capacity gaps are, and what is being built to close them.

03

Investing & market entry

How international organisers can structure a first event in the Nigerian market.

04

Cross-border collaboration

Working with regional associations, convention bureaus and government bodies.

One day

How the day runs.

A simple programme designed to move from insight to discussion, connection and action.

09:00

Opening & keynote

Welcome from the host committee, followed by a keynote on Nigeria's exhibition growth opportunity.

10:30

Panel sessions

Panels covering venues, market entry, investment and cross-border collaboration.

13:00

Networking lunch

Structured introductions between delegates, organisers, investors and government representatives.

15:30

Closing roundtable

Key takeaways, commitments and practical next steps from across the forum.

Venue & date

LocationEko Convention Centre
Victoria Island, Lagos
Date12 November
Hours09:00 – 17:00
EntryIndustry delegates
by registration
Who attends

Built for decision-makers across the exhibition ecosystem.

The forum is designed for organisations and professionals shaping events, venues, investment, policy and services across the market.

Exhibition organisers

International and local organisers exploring new markets, formats, partnerships and event growth.

Venues & convention centres

Venue operators, destination stakeholders and facilities teams shaping the infrastructure offer.

Government & public sector

Agencies, tourism bodies and policymakers supporting business events and investment.

Investors & developers

Stakeholders evaluating event infrastructure, destination development and market opportunities.

Associations & chambers

Industry bodies connecting exhibitors, buyers, sectors and regional business communities.

Event service providers

Technology, logistics, production, marketing and professional services supporting exhibitions.

Partner with the forum

Put your organisation at the centre of the conversation.

Partnership opportunities can be structured around visibility, thought leadership, delegate engagement and industry networking.

01

Brand visibility

Position your organisation across the forum environment, digital communications and selected event touchpoints.

02

Thought leadership

Contribute expertise through keynote, panel, roundtable or knowledge-led content opportunities.

03

Engagement

Create meaningful conversations with organisers, venues, government representatives, investors and industry delegates.

Speaker profile

Voices from across the industry.

Speaker slots can be populated with confirmed names as the programme develops.

01

Industry Leader

Exhibition organiser · Keynote

02

Venue Executive

Venue & infrastructure · Panel

03

Market Specialist

Investment & market entry · Panel

04

Regional Partner

Cross-border collaboration · Roundtable

Be part of the conversation shaping Nigeria's exhibition industry.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know.

Who is the forum for?

The event is aimed at exhibition organisers, venue operators, convention bureaus, government representatives and service providers, with related industry stakeholders invited to participate.

When and where is it taking place?

The programme lists 12 February , 09:00–17:00, Lagos Nigeria.

How do I register?

Click any Register or Register Now button on this website. 

Can organisations partner with the forum?

Yes. Partnership opportunities can cover brand visibility, thought leadership and delegate engagement.

Can I speak at the forum?

Speaker participation can be developed around the four conference themes. Contact the event team for participation opportunities.