Agenda

Agenda – Regional Infrastructure Finance Forum West Africa

Date: March 30–31, 2026
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Day 1 – March 30, 2026

Morning Session

• Welcome Address: Opening remarks by AIIC and AEF leadership highlighting the importance of regional infrastructure finance.
• Keynote Speech 1: Unlocking Capital for Africa’s Infrastructure Transformation – delivered by a leading African finance minister.

Panel Discussions

1. Cross-Border Transport Corridors: Driving Regional Integration
2. Energy Corridors for Sustainable Growth in ECOWAS
3. Innovative Financing Models for Infrastructure Development
4. The Role of Development Partners in Regional Projects
5. Digital Infrastructure: Building the Backbone for Africa’s Future

Afternoon Session

• Fireside Chat 1: Public-Private Partnerships: Lessons from Successful Case Studies – an interactive dialogue between a senior government official and a private sector leader.

Day 2 – March 31, 2026

Morning Session

• Keynote Speech 2: Regional Cooperation and Policy Harmonization for Infrastructure Finance – delivered by an ECOWAS representative.

Panel Discussions

6. Mobilizing Domestic Capital for Infrastructure Projects
7. Risk Mitigation Strategies in Infrastructure Financing
8. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Financing for Sustainability
9. Capacity Building for Project Preparation and Implementation
10. The Future of Infrastructure Finance in West Africa

Afternoon Session

• Fireside Chat 2: Investor Perspectives: Opportunities and Challenges in West African Infrastructure – featuring global investors and regional stakeholders.

Closing Session

• Closing Remarks: Summary of key insights, commitments, and next steps by AIIC, AEF, and development partners.

Why Attend?

• Gain exclusive insights into regional infrastructure pipelines.
• Network with top decision-makers, investors, and development partners.
• Explore innovative financing mechanisms tailored to Africa’s infrastructure needs.
• Contribute to shaping the future of West Africa’s economic integration.

Join us in Abidjan , Ivory Coast, March 30–31, 2026, and be part of Africa’s infrastructure transformation journey.