AfSNET 2026 opens registration for Calabar investment conference
Registration has opened for the sixth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network Investment Conference, scheduled for 12–14 November 2026 in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Afreximbank says the event will bring together local and regional government leaders, policymakers, investors and development partners.
The conference will examine how sub-sovereign governments can support development through trade and investment. Its focus includes turning local opportunities into investable projects, strengthening infrastructure and connecting development priorities with sources of capital.
For businesses, the relevance lies in the role that cities, states and regions play in shaping commercial opportunities. Industrial locations, market infrastructure and local investment programmes can influence where companies produce, source and distribute goods.
The buyer perspective is to prepare around commercial needs rather than attend with a general interest in investment. Buyers can identify the products, supply regions and infrastructure constraints most relevant to their business. Suppliers can prepare concise information on their capabilities and the partnerships needed to expand.
A clear project or purchasing brief should explain the opportunity, the parties involved and the next decision required. Where discussions concern infrastructure, distinguish between an early concept, a financed project and an active procurement process.
African Buyers Programme members considering attendance can use the conference to develop relationships with public agencies and potential commercial partners. Check the organiser’s programme and registration details before making arrangements. The greatest value will come from matching meetings to defined objectives and following them with next steps, so introductions can progress towards contracts, investment decisions or stronger regional supply relationships.
