We are thrilled to invite you to the 2023 Turkey-Nigeria Investment Summit, which will be held from April 29th – May 5th at the La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli, Turkey. The summit is themed “Nigeria – The Next Great Investment Destination in Africa,” and it promises to be an outstanding event that will bring together investors, business leaders, and policymakers from both countries.
The objective of the investment summit is to promote international trade, export-oriented investments, and investments in general in key sectors such as agriculture and agro-allied, oil and gas, energy, solid minerals, warehousing, and infrastructure in Nigeria. It will also identify areas of cooperation and forge partnerships and joint venture projects between Nigeria and the investment communities in Turkey.
The investment summit will build on the outstanding diplomatic relations between both countries and promote targeted business exchange between the Nigerian and Turkish business and investment community. Moreover, it aims to reinforce the national thrust on positioning Nigeria as the preferred destination for foreign direct investments and international cooperation.
The final date for the event has been scheduled for April 29th – May 5th, 2023, and the new venue is Istanbul. This event presents a unique opportunity to network with potential investors, showcase your business, and learn about investment opportunities in Nigeria.
To register for the event, please visit the link: https://wa.me/message/YAN7IG62H2YOG1. You can also see the flier for more details.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The following are the requirements that make you eligible for this Summit:
- Participant Fee
- Registration fee
– Standard package: $2,900
- Regular Registration after March 30th: Full payment on all package
- A group rate of 5 or more from the same organization: 5% discount per registration on selected packages.
Inclusive:
- Welcome Reception on April 30th, 2023
- 5-Nigths accommodation in 5-star hotel with buffet breakfast and dinner
- Lunch, Tea breaks, fruits and snacks during summit
- Conference kits
- Visa fees, insurance and processing
- Airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
- Local Transportation
- Bilateral Business Meetings (B2B)
- Networking/matchmaking events
- Visit to factories and industrial zones
- Guided tour inclusive of lunch and Tour guide with translator
Requirements For Turkiye Visa For The Summit
- Duly Completed Application Form
- International Passport Data Page (2 Copies)
- Two Passport Photograph with White Background
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Flight Hotel Reservation (Must Be the Same Dates)
- Introduction Letter from Your Company or Personal Introduction Letter
- Invitation Letter for Summit
- CAC Registration Certificate or Tax Clearance
- Any Other Relevant Documents (Salary Account and Payslip, Id Cards Etc)
- Bank Statement (6 Months Up to Date)
Travelling Information
With the decision of the authorities of Turkish Republic, as of 01.06.2022
- Submitting vaccination certificate for Covid-19 before entering Türkiye and submitting negative PCR or rapid antigen test results for Covid-19, which was requested for passengers who were not able to submit vaccination certificates, requirements have been cancelled.
- There is no requirement of vaccination certificate and/or PCR or antigen tests.
- Mask requirements on board depend upon the regulations set by the destination country.
- Wearing a mask on international flights to Türkiye is at the passenger’s discretion.
- It will be the participant’s responsibility to fill out the pre-flight form and upload the requested documents to the system. Organizers will not be responsible for any case of not being accepted to the flight or the country due to incorrect or incomplete information.
Program Schedule
29th and 30th April, 2023 | Arrival/Welcome Reception
DAY 1 Monday 1st May 2023 | La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul – Turkey
- Arrivals and Registration, 08:00 – 9:00
- Introduction, Welcome address and opening remarks, 09:00 – 9:30
-
- Welcome speech by Chairman of the event – Secretary General
- Speech by the Honorable Minister of Honorable Minister of state for Industry, Trade and Investment
- Goodwill Messages:- Minister of Industry and Technology, the Republic of Turkey
– Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)
– Goodwill by - Speech by the Host, the Mayor of Istanbul
- Day1, Session 1 | 09:30 – 9:50
- Commercialization and Building Economic Value Chains in Nigeria: Overview of the Nigerian Agricultural Landscape and Building Bridges for investments and partnerships
- Perspective on the Oil and Gas Value Chain | 9:55 – 10:15
- Opportunities for Joint Ventures, outbound FDIs and Partnerships
- Tea Break/ Networking Session | 10:20-10:30
- Promoting Market access for Nigerian agriculture
- Promoting Market access for Nigerian agriculture and agro-allied product in Turkey – Managing Director, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
- Panel Discussions/Interactive Session | 11:30-12:00am
- Session Wrap Up by Chair | 12:05-12:20
- Lunch break/ Networking, 12:30pn – 1:30pm
- Day 1, Session 2 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm
- Financing Export Oriented Investments | 1:30pm – 2:45pm
- Financing Export Oriented Investments within the Agricultural Value Chain – Managing Director, Nigeria Export Import (NEXIM) Bank
- Discover Turkiye | 2:50pm – 3:30pm
- Global Gateway to Opportunities for International Business and Investment
- 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- Targeted Matchmaking Sessions and Opportunities Exchange
- Chairman’s Closing Remarks
- Vote of thanks
DAY 2 Tuesday 2nd May 2023 | La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul – Turkey
- Arrivals and Registration | 08:00 – 9:00
- Introduction, Welcome address and opening remarks | 09:00 – 9:30am
- Opening speech by Chairman of the event
- Day2, Session 1 | 9:30 – 9:50
- Keynote Presentation: Incentives for Foreign Direct Investments and Partnerships in Nigeria –Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Coordinator, North Central zone. (NIPC)
- Doing Business in Nigeria | 9:55 – 10:15
- Doing Business in Nigeria: Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones as Safe Havens for Foreign Direct Investments and Partnerships- Dr. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director Nigerian Exports Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA).
- Tea Break/ Networking Session | 10:20-10:30
- Deepening cooperation for Nigerian and Turkish Automobile Industry | 10:35 -11:20
- Deepening cooperation for Nigerian and Turkish Automobile Industry Growth and Development – Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC)
- Panel Discussions/Interactive Session | 11:30-12:00am
- Session Wrap Up by Chair | 12:05 – 12:20pm
- Lunch break/ Networking | 12:30pn – 1:30pm
- Day 2, Session 2 | 1:30pm – 1:45pm
- Nigeria-Turkiye Investment Promotion Leadership Roundtable anchored by
- Best practices in Solid Minerals Development | 1:30pm – 1:50pm
- Best practices in Solid Minerals Development and areas of Cooperation between Turkey and Nigeria
- Nigeria – the Next Great Investment Destination in Africa | 1:55pm – 2:15pm
- Nigeria – the Next Great Investment Destination in Africa: Overview of Opportunities
- Spotlight on infrastructure | 2:15pm – 2:35pm
- Spotlight on infrastructure in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities
- Questions and Answers sessions | 2:40pm – 3:00pm
- Targeted Matchmaking Sessions | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Targeted Matchmaking Sessions and Opportunities Exchange Chairman’s Closing Remarks Vote of thanks
- Chairman’s Closing Remarks
- Vote of thanks
DAY 3 Wednesday 3rd May, 2023| Site/Multi-track visits in Istanbul
- Multi-Track Visits | 09:00 – 2:00pm
- Food processing factory (meat processing, diary production, packaged foods production, corn starch processing factory)
- Special Economic Zones.
DAY 4 Thursday 4th May| Tourism day
- Visit to tourist sites in Turkey | 09:00 – 2:00pm
5th and 6th May, 2023: Shopping/ Departure
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria and forge partnerships with the investment community in Turkey. Join us at the 2023 Turkey-Nigeria Investment Summit in Istanbul!
Summit Website: https://turkiyenigeriainvestmentsummit.com/
Book Now
