The upcoming Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit 2026 in Abuja is poised to open up access to a vast $40 trillion market spanning Africa, the Caribbean, and North, Central, and South America.

Organisers of the summit, Aquarian Consult Limited, stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing reporters, the Chief of Staff, Aquarium Consult Limited, Serumun Ubwa, over 2,000 guest are expected at the second edition of the event slated for March 23 to 28, 2026.

Providing a breakdown of activities, Ubwa explained that March 23 to 24 will focus on agriculture and food systems, with deliberations centred on food security, agro-processing, technology transfer and value chain development. March 26 will spotlight the health sector, exploring investment opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare infrastructure, medical research and cross-border partnerships. The core Investment Summit will run from March 25 to 28, featuring plenary sessions, sector-specific roundtables, business-to-business meetings and exhibitions designed to translate dialogue into concrete investment commitments.

She stated that both serving and past heads of state, regional investment agencies, multilateral institutions, sovereign wealth funds, leading private sector players. prominent business executives from the Afro-Atlantic Bloc are anticipated to attend the event.z

She added that dedicated business-to-business and business-to-government matchmaking engagements would be organised to promote cross-border deals and foster strategic partnerships and joint ventures.

Ubwa emphasised that high-impact sectors like agriculture and food security, healthcare, renewable energy, and the creative economy will have direct engagements in project structuring.

She also stressed that an expanded investor deal room will feature investment promotion agencies from both regions, providing in-depth knowledge on investment opportunities.

On how the Summit will benefit Nigerians, especially small businesses, the Chief of Staff said: “The aim is to bring Africa and the Caribbean together and expand opportunities for businesses — small, medium, and large. The summit provides a platform for businesses to meet investors, governments, and other businesses to form partnerships.

“There is a combined $40 trillion market available. Nigerian businesses can access markets in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Government participation is also important because policies must support private sector growth”

Speaking on the impact of the maiden Summit in 2025, she said: “Nigerian business owners who traveled to Saint Kitts and Nevis exhibited their products, and many sold out. Some partnerships and discussions are still ongoing. Trade between Africa and the Caribbean is currently less than 1per cent, so increasing this is a major goal. These processes take time, but conversations and partnerships are progressing”.