Bridging Nigeria and California
Welcome to the Nigeria-California Trade Mission
A premier event designed to foster business partnerships and cross-border innovation between two of the world's most dynamic economies. This event will bring together thought leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs from Nigeria and California to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and innovation.
Overview
The Nigeria–California Trade Mission connects Nigerian business leaders, policymakers, and innovators
with California’s advanced economy. The mission promotes bilateral partnerships, sustainable trade, and transformative
investments across technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and the creative sectors.
Mission Objective
Strengthen trade and investment relations by promoting innovation, technology transfer, and market access opportunities.
Key Focus Areas
- Technology & Digital Economy
- Clean Energy & Sustainability
- Manufacturing & Industrial Innovation
- Creative & Entertainment Industry
- Investment & Startup Collaboration
Expected Outcomes
Bilateral agreements, investor pipelines, knowledge exchange, and innovative trade solutions that drive lasting growth and collaboration.
Why This Mission Matters
Connecting two dynamic economies unlocks new markets, catalyzes investment, and creates lasting prosperity through innovation and cooperation.
Our Partners
The Nigeria–California Trade Mission is made possible through collaboration with key institutions driving economic growth and cross‑border innovation.
How to reach
Direction to the Venue
Public Transit Nearby
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Event Schedule
Explore the sessions shaping Nigeria–California collaboration.
A curated program of keynotes, panels, workshops, and case studies across trade, investment, clean energy, technology, healthcare, infrastructure, finance, and creative industries. Hosted in San Francisco, California, with 300+ high-level delegates including Nigerian Governors, U.S. officials, and global CEOs.
Keynote
Opening Keynote: Bridging Innovation, Infrastructure & Inclusive Growth
Inaugural address on deepening U.S.–Nigeria subnational relations, mobilizing capital for priority sectors, and advancing the Nigeria–California Innovation Corridor (NCIC).
Panel
Energy & Sustainability Forum: Clean Energy Transition
Discussion on gas-to-power, renewables, green financing, and partnerships for sustainable development.
Workshop
Technology & Digital Innovation Forum: AI and Startups
Hands-on session on AI, startups, and digital partnerships, with focus on technology transfer.
Case Study
Case Studies: Attracting Direct Investment
Real-world examples of investments in priority sectors through subnational partnerships.
Panel
Healthcare & Biotechnology Forum: Biopharma and R&D
Exploring investments in biopharma and medical R&D for bilateral health innovation.
Workshop
Infrastructure & Logistics Forum: Smart Cities and PPPs
Workshop on transport corridors and PPP frameworks for infrastructure development.
Case Study
Real Estate & Smart Cities Dialogue: Urban Development
Case studies on housing finance and design innovation for smart cities.
Panel
Finance, Capital & Diaspora Investment Forum: Blended Finance
Discussion on diaspora bonds, fintech, and DIPP for productive investments.
Workshop
Creative Economy & Cultural Diplomacy Showcase: Film and Fashion
Workshop on creative exchanges and cultural diplomacy.
Keynote
Closing Keynote: Legacy and Continuity
Summary of outcomes and future steps for ongoing collaboration.
Event Speakers
Meet our speakers. We’re adding more every week.
Visionary leaders from Nigeria and California across trade, investment, clean energy, and technology.
Keynotes
Panels
Workshops
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
Ngozi Adebayo
CEO, EcoGrid Africa
Trade
Keynote
Ethan Park
Managing Partner, BayTech Capital
Startups
Keynote
Lola Martinez
Chief Sustainability Officer, CalRenew Labs
Policy
Featured Speakers
Amina Bello
COO, BrightLabs
Growth
Samuel Ortiz
Director, Global Trade Office
Trade
Chinelo Okafor
Founder, MarketLink Africa
Exports
Isabella Rossi
VP Strategy, CalTech Ventures
Scaling
Marcus King
Head of Engineering, CloudNova
Cloud
Tara Nwosu
Program Director, GreenWorks
Climate
Javier Gomez
Head of Markets, WestBridge
Trade
Aisha Suleiman
Director, FinBridge Capital
SME Finance
Grace Amelia
Head of Product, BrightLabs
Design
Advisory Board
Oluwaseun Adewale
Trade Policy Advisor
Mia Patel
Innovation Strategist
Ricardo Alvarez
Sustainability Advisor
Somadina Eze
Investment Advisor
Would you like to speak at the conference?
Share case studies, product demos, and research with a targeted audience of investors, founders, and policymakers.
Hands‑on workshops
Panel discussions
For speaking opportunities in 2025, contact Content Team at
supports@investhubnigeria.com.
Speakers and schedule are subject to change. Additional speakers will be announced weekly.
Sponsors
We proudly recognize our 2026 sponsors for their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and advancing sustainable energy and technology solutions.
Platinum Sponsors
Bracewell LLP
Leading law firm in energy, infrastructure, finance, and technology with deep regulatory and government relations expertise.
Specialization: CCUS strategy, permitting, commercial structuring.
CCUS
Halliburton
Global energy leader delivering end-to-end carbon solutions across CCUS and hydrogen storage with 100+ years of experience.
Carbon Solutions
Gold Sponsors
Coastal Bend LNG
Energy infrastructure company focused on sustainable, low-carbon LNG delivery and operational excellence.
A&O Shearman
Global law firm with cross-border expertise in energy and infrastructure across 49+ offices worldwide.
Silver Sponsors
Emerson
Global automation and software leader driving innovation across essential industries.
Yokogawa
Advanced measurement, control, and digital solutions for optimized and autonomous operations.
Bronze Sponsors
ION Clean Energy
Transformative carbon capture technology achieving 95–99% CO₂ removal with low energy use and exceptional stability.
Rose Subsurface Assessment
Specialists in E&P risk analysis and systematic evaluation, known for technical excellence and objective assessments.
Strobel Energy Group
Engineering and infrastructure firm enabling sustainability projects—from CCUS to renewable fuels—with full in-house design and logistics.
Cultural & Institutional Sponsors
SpiralWave
Revolutionizing carbon capture with scalable, electrically driven CaptureBeam technology—simplifying manufacturing and reducing costs.
Support Sponsors
BKV Corporation
Natural gas leader pursuing net-zero operations through innovation, carbon capture, and technology-driven processes.
All Sponsors
Sponsorship & Branding Opportunities
Get your brand in front of a global audience via keynotes, panels, workshops, hosted roundtables, and bespoke activations.
Brand visibility
Lead generation
VIP access
Contact Event Sponsorships at
info@niedgroup.org
Logos are property of their respective owners. Participation does not imply endorsement.
Why Attend the Nigeria–California Trade & Investment Mission 2026
Join us in California, 2026. Engage directly with leaders shaping trade and investment between Nigeria and California—where innovation, partnership, and sustainability converge to unlock cross-border opportunities.
Gateway to the World’s 5th Largest Economy
California alone ranks as the world’s fifth-largest economy, home to Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and leading industries in energy, technology, real estate, and green innovation. The mission opens direct access for Nigerian government leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to one of the most influential economic ecosystems on earth.
High-Level Engagements and Partnerships
This mission convenes governors, ministers, U.S. state officials, Fortune 500 executives, investors, venture capitalists, and diaspora leaders for high-impact dialogues, roundtables, and bilateral engagements designed to unlock new trade, investment, and cultural diplomacy pathways.
Sector-Focused Opportunities
Delegates will explore collaborations across key growth sectors including renewable energy, agribusiness, tech innovation, creative industries, real estate, financial services, health, and tourism.
Diaspora and Investment Mobilization
The mission strengthens diaspora capital participation through the Diaspora Investment Partnership Program (DIPP) — creating structured channels for Nigerians abroad to co-invest in transformative projects at home.
Showcasing Nigeria’s Investment Readiness
Nigeria’s state governments and private enterprises will showcase verified, investable projects via the Nigeria Enterprise Compendium and InvestHubNigeria platform, offering transparency, credibility, and access to investors seeking new frontiers.
Policy-to-Project Conversations
Beyond rhetoric, this mission focuses on implementation frameworks — connecting U.S. and Nigerian agencies, development finance institutions, and the private sector to translate policy dialogues into bankable projects.
Exclusive Networking & Visibility
Delegates gain privileged access to B2B sessions, state receptions, innovation tours, and high-profile galas, enhancing visibility, credibility, and long-term relationships across borders.
Accelerating U.S.–Nigeria Bilateral Growth
The mission advances the Nigeria–U.S. Economic Partnership, strengthening California’s role as a major hub for African trade, investment, and innovation, while supporting Nigeria’s vision to attract $20 billion in DFI by 2035.
A Transformational Experience
This is not just another trade trip—it’s a strategic bridge-building mission that connects two powerful economies through commerce, culture, and collaboration. Delegates return with contracts, connections, and confidence to drive real impact.
Insight into Project Developments
The Nigeria–California Trade & Investment Mission is a strategic execution platform connecting ideas to implementation, and opportunities to outcomes.
- ✔Nigeria Enterprise Compendium & InvestHubNigeria: A digital and print compendium profiling verified, investable enterprises across Nigeria’s 36 states, accessible via www.investhubnigeria.com.
- ✔Diaspora Investment Partnership Program (DIPP): Mobilizes diaspora remittances into structured investment vehicles for infrastructure, agribusiness, housing, and SMEs.
- ✔Heritage Cultural Ambassadors (HCAs) & Council for African Heritage and Diplomacy (CAHD): A cultural diplomacy program celebrating African heritage and leadership.
- ✔Nigeria–California Innovation Corridor (NCIC): A framework for technology transfer and joint R&D in renewable energy, fintech, AI, and smart infrastructure.
- ✔Diaspora Heritage Capital Fund (DHCF): A blended-finance vehicle for tourism, creative industries, and heritage infrastructure.
- ✔Nigeria–U.S. Governors’ Collaboration Framework: Lays groundwork for state-to-state cooperation agreements on clean energy, infrastructure, and education.
- ✔Sustainable Infrastructure and Green Growth Projects: Showcases renewable energy, housing, transport, and logistics projects for green financing.
Each participating state, agency, or enterprise presents concrete opportunities ready for feasibility, co-investment, or joint implementation.
Stay Updated on Critical Trends
The mission provides unparalleled access to emerging trends, data, and expert analysis shaping the future of business, governance, and investment.
- ●Global Economic Shifts: Exposure to how California navigates growth, sustainability, and technology-driven productivity.
- ●Innovation and Digital Transformation: Deep dives into AI, green energy, fintech, and smart infrastructure ecosystems.
- ●Climate and Sustainability Agendas: Partnerships aligning with the global green economy—carbon credits, electric mobility, and more.
- ●Diaspora Capital & Impact Investment: Insights into diaspora financing, ESG investments, and blended capital structures.
- ●Policy, Governance & Institutional Reform: Understand regulatory shifts and public–private partnership frameworks.
- ●Creative Economy & Cultural Diplomacy: Explore co-production models, content licensing, and IP management.
- ●The Future of Work and Entrepreneurship: Trends in startup acceleration, global freelancing, and skill exportation.
Delegates leave with actionable insights, research-backed perspectives, and global best practices to drive innovation and growth.
Partnership Opportunities
A high-visibility platform for governments, corporations, investors, and cultural organizations to co-create lasting impact.
- ✔Government and Institutional Partnerships: Shape bilateral cooperation on trade, infrastructure, energy, and innovation.
- ✔Corporate and Industry Partnerships: Sponsor sessions and gain exposure to business leaders, investors, and media.
- ✔Development and Impact Partners: Advance inclusive growth, SME empowerment, and climate action.
- ✔Cultural and Heritage Collaborations: Foster soft power exchange and cultural tourism via CAHD and HCAs.
- ✔Media, Communication & Knowledge Partners: Document and broadcast mission activities for global visibility.
- ✔Sponsorship Tiers and Benefits: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers offer branding, exhibition space, and VIP access.
Every partnership contributes to turning collaboration into capital, and capital into change.
Who should attend
- ✔ A shortlist of potential partners and capital sources
- ✔ Playbooks for permitting, storage, and MRV
- ✔ Market insights on incentives and policy pathways
- ● Keynotes • Panels • Roundtables
- ● Investor & buyer matchmaking
- ● Site and lab spotlights
- ★ Group discounts and startup rates
- ★ Access to session recordings
- ★ Curated networking introductions
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