The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) returns in 2026 convening global leaders, investors, policymakers, philanthropists, private sector leaders and innovators to finance transformative solutions with an ambitious agenda focused on accelerating sustainable development across Africa through stronger partnerships, innovative financing and bold leadership.
Convened by the Sterling One Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, the Africa Social Impact Summit has rapidly emerged as one of the continent’s platforms for advancing market-led solutions to Africa’s most pressing development challenges.
According to a statement, the summit with theme “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.” will take place 22–23 July 2026 at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, convening leaders to mobilise capital and partnerships capable of accelerating Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
Speaking ahead of the summit, Mohamed Malick Fall, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, emphasised the importance of collective action in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
By mobilising capital, innovation and partnerships, platforms like ASIS help unlock the transformative solutions Africa needs for inclusive and sustainable development.”
Providing further perspective on the role of partnerships in shaping Africa’s future, Abubakar Suleiman, Board Member of Sterling One Foundation and the Managing Director, Sterling Bank, noted that collaboration across sectors will be essential to unlocking the continent’s potential.
“Africa’s development challenges are complex, but they also present immense opportunities for innovation and partnership. Platforms like the Africa Social Impact Summit are essential for bringing together leaders from government, business and philanthropy to unlock the ideas, capital and collaboration required to accelerate sustainable development across the continent.”
According to Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning:“Nigeria welcomes platforms like the Africa Social Impact Summit that bring together global capital, innovation and policy dialogue. Strengthening collaboration between government, investors and development partners is critical to accelerating economic growth, improving livelihoods and advancing sustainable development across the continent.”
Leaders, innovators, investors and development partners interested in shaping Africa’s future are invited to register to attend the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit by visiting www.theimpactsummit.org.