Conference

Canada-Nigeria Business, Investment and Leadership Summit (CNBILS) Cohort 2 2026

The Canada-Nigeria Business, Investment and Leadership Summit (CNBILS) Cohort 2 2026 is coming to Toronto and Burlington, Ontario, from May 25-28,2026. Building on the success of our previous sold-out events, including The Creative Catalyst: 2023 Canada Business & Leadership Summit, Canada-Nigeria Business & Leadership Summit 2024 and the Canada-Nigeria Business, Investment, and Leadership Summit (CNBILS) 2025, this year’s summit is designed to help you and your organization thrive.

This is more than just a conference; it’s a strategic platform to connect visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from Nigeria and across Africa with top Canadian business experts and government officials. Whether you want to launch a startup, expand your career, or secure funding, CNBILS 2026 offers the insights and connections you need to succeed.

When

May 25 - 28, 2026

Where

Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E4

Meet Our Speakers

Sunday Onoja
International Affairs and Leadership Founder/CEO Jasure Management Consulting
Ofuni Ada Agada
Data and IT Project Management Professional
Dr. Darren Obazu
Sr. Marketing Director (SMD) WFG IA USA
Olajide Babatope
Founder /CEO Black Force
Ms Hellen Albert
CEO, Hellen Care Inc
Francis Ehiemua
Director, Conquerors Health Care Inc.

What to Expect

CNBILS 2025 will feature influential keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and interactive panels focused on the most critical challenges and opportunities in today’s global economy. The summit will focus on key areas, including:

Business Investment for Immigration

Turn your vision into action with practical sessions on goal setting, time management, and achieving measurable results. Learn to drive productivity and master the art of execution without burning out.

Startup investment and Funding

Prepare for the unexpected with real-world scenarios and frameworks for building resilience. Learn from business leaders who have successfully managed high-stakes crises.

Strategic Networking

Connect with co-founders, investors, and seasoned professionals through speed networking sessions, curated meetups, and mentor-mentee roundtables.

Leadership Development

Gain insights from influential leaders on how to lead in a disruptive world. Learn strategic thinking, vision building, and emotional intelligence to navigate change and cultivate influence.

Featured Opportunities & Sessions

CNBILS 2025 offers a diverse range of topics tailored to drive growth and investment, including:

Investment Opportunities

Investment Opportunities in key sectors like Agriculture, Real Estate, and Healthcare.

Startup Funding

Startup Funding and overcoming entrepreneurial challenges

Digitalization of Banking

Digitalization of Banking with a case study on Parallex Bank.

Leadership

Leadership during times of crisis.

Networking

Networking for long-term success.

Join us at CNBILS 2026 and connect?