Past Event

Global Nigeria – EU Forum 2025

10 – 11 April 2025, 10:00am – 8:00pm

Venue: World Trade Center Marseille Provence, 2 Rue Henri Barbusse, 13001 Marseille, France
Organizer: WTC Abuja

The Global Nigeria-EU Forum is a premier business and networking event dedicated to strengthening Nigeria's trade and investment ties with Europe through its vibrant diaspora community. This exclusive forum is a side event at the 55th World Trade Center's Association Global Business Forum and will gather key stakeholders including government leaders, policy makers, diaspora representatives and business leaders to unlock new trade and investment opportunities for the country and strengthen ties with the European Union.

Why Attend?

Unlock Trade and Investment opportunities — connect with international stakeholders and diaspora investors.
Engage with policy and industry leaders — gain insights into policy reforms for Nigeria.
Sector-Specific Matchmaking and Deal Room — pre-arranged and onsite B2B, B2C, B2G sessions and investment discussions.
Business pitching and networking — showcasing opportunities in key sectors such as technology, agriculture, mining, fashion, infrastructure, renewable energy, creative economy and lots more.
Strategic Partnership Building — leverage the WTCA network of 333+ World Trade Centers across 100+ countries.

Key Highlights

High-Level Panel Discussions — engage with top government officials, business leaders, and policymakers from Nigeria and Europe as they discuss trade policies, market trends, and economic cooperation.
B2B Networking & Deal-Making — connect with over 200 industry leaders and investors looking to establish business partnerships and explore new trade opportunities.
Investment Opportunities — discover high-value investment prospects across key sectors including agribusiness, energy, technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Market Access & Trade Expansion — gain exclusive insights on navigating trade regulations, customs procedures, and accessing lucrative EU and Nigerian markets.
WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) Connection — network with over 1,000 participants from over 100 countries at the prestigious WTCA Global Business Forum.
Exclusive VIP Networking Session — join an invitation-only networking dinner with top executives, trade officials, and policy influencers shaping Nigeria-EU relations.

Panel Discussions

Diaspora Investment as a Catalyst for Nigeria's Trade Growth — exploring how Nigeria's diaspora can drive trade growth, investment, and economic transformation.
Removing Trade Barriers: Policy Reforms for a Competitive Nigeria — addressing regulatory, financial, and infrastructural challenges hindering diaspora engagement and investments.
Creative Nigeria — showcasing the power of culture and trade under AfCFTA.
Growing a Global Brand Leveraging the WTC Global Network — an introduction of the WTC Abuja Diaspora Network.

Registration Fee

Diaspora Delegates — Early Bird: $300 (by 28th February 2025). Late Registration: $400.

Nigerian Business Delegates — Early Bird: $650 (by 28th February 2025). Late Registration: $700.

For partnership and sponsorship, contact +234 814 199 5803 or +234 805 207 6425.

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