AFRICA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT
A 3-day high-level experience uniting innovators, policymakers, and changemakers redefining the African narrative.
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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
6 CONTENT TRACKS
Technology, AI & Innovation
Media, Content & Digital Storytelling
Creative Economy, Design & Culture
Governance, Policy & Civic Leadership
Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship
Leadership, Education & The Future of Work
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 13.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
On August 12 — International Youth Day and Convener Emmanuel Agida's birthday
All 5,000+ attendees will participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt. Category revealed one month before the Summit. All participants receive official certificates.
CSR — MAKOKO FOODBANK DRIVE
The Achievers Summit CSR Foodbank Drive
Collects and distributes food supplies to families in the Makoko community, Lagos. Attendees contribute at registration or on-site drop-off points. Brands are invited to co-sponsor for co-branded recognition across all Summit channels.
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).
IDEA PITCH
This is a competition-meets-opportunity platform
Embedded inside the Summit. Founders, social entrepreneurs, students and innovators get a structured slot to pitch a business idea, a sustainability project, or a social impact initiative to a panel of judges — with real, tangible support on the line: Grants, Material donations & Partners.
SPONSORS REVEAL (COMING SOON)
Become a sponsorMain Summit Event · 4 Stages Active from 10:45 AM · Venue Opens 8:00 AM
Three Keynotes · Four Stages · 100 Under 40 Awards · Guinness World Records Attempt · International Youth Day
Investors Roundtable & Deal Room (12 PM) · Red Carpet (4 PM) · Gala & Awards Night (7 PM)
ABOUT EAI
ABOUT EMMANUEL AGIDA INTERNATIONAL
EAI operates at the intersection of leadership, strategy, innovation, governance, and development, providing advisory services and implementing programs that drive sustainable growth, institutional excellence, and societal transformation.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
When and where is the Achievers Summit 2026?
The Summit runs August 11–13, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. Summit Days 1 & 2 (Aug 11–12) take place at the main summit venue in Lagos. The Gala & Awards Night on August 13 is hosted at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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 13.
What is the Guinness World Records attempt?
On August 12 — International Youth Day and Convener Emmanuel Agida's birthday — all in-person attendees participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt. The category is revealed one month before the Summit. All participants receive an official certificate.
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 25,000+ 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 across Summit Day 1 and Day 2.
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. Deadline: 30 June 2026.
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
Lagos, Nigeria
AFRICA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT
A 3-day high-level experience uniting innovators, policymakers, and changemakers redefining the African narrative.
EVENT STARTS IN
5,000+
Attendees
25,000+
Virtual audience
50+
Speakers
6
Content Tracks
4
Stages
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
CONTENT TRACKS
6 CONTENT TRACKS
01
TECHNOLOGY, AI & INNOVATION
02
MEDIA, CONTENT & DIGITAL STORYTELLING
03
CREATIVE ECONOMY, DESIGN & CULTURE
04
GOVERNANCE, POLICY & CIVIC LEADERSHIP
05
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
06
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & THE FUTURE OF WORK
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 13.
GUINNESS WORLD
REECORD ATTEMPT
On August 12 — International Youth
Day and Convener Emmanuel Agida's birthday — all 5,000+ attendees will participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt. Category revealed one month before the Summit. All participants receive official certificates.
CSR — MAKOKO FOODBANK DRIVE
The Achievers Summit
CSR Foodbank Drive collects and distributes food supplies to families in the Makoko community, Lagos. Attendees contribute at registration or on-site drop-off points. Brands are invited to co-sponsor for co-branded recognition across all Summit channels.
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).
IDEA PITCH
This is a competition-meets-opportunity
platform embedded inside the Summit. Founders, social entrepreneurs, students and innovators get a structured slot to pitch a business idea, a sustainability project, or a social impact initiative to a panel of judges — with real, tangible support on the line: Grants, Material donations & Partners
SPONSORS
SPONSORS REVEAL (COMING SOON)
SPEAKERS
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SCHEDULE
EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1
11th AUGUST
Main Summit Event · 4 Stages Active from 10:45 AM · Venue Opens 8:00 AM
Day 2
12th AUGUST
Three Keynotes · Four Stages · 100 Under 40 Awards · Guinness World Records Attempt · International Youth Day
Day 3
13th AUGUST
Investors Roundtable & Deal Room (12 PM) · Red Carpet (4 PM) · Gala & Awards Night (7 PM)
ABOUT EAI
ABOUT EMMANUEL AGIDA INTERNATIONAL
EAI operates at the intersection of leadership, strategy, innovation, governance, and development, providing advisory services and implementing programs that drive sustainable growth, institutional excellence, and societal transformation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
When and where is the Achievers Summit 2026?
The Summit runs August 11–13, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. Summit Days 1 & 2 (Aug 11–12) take place at the main summit venue in Lagos. The Gala & Awards Night on August 13 is hosted at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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 13.
What is the Guinness World Records attempt?
On August 12 — International Youth Day and Convener Emmanuel Agida's birthday — all in-person attendees participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt. The category is revealed one month before the Summit. All participants receive an official certificate.
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 25,000+ 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 across Summit Day 1 and Day 2.
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. Deadline: 30 June 2026.
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.