Announcing the 2026 Global Theme: World Business Angels Investors week 2026; Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship for Financial Inclusion

Event Details
Venue: Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 1.00 PM (WAT)

To: Nigerian Business Leaders, Start-ups, Entrepreneurs, Policy Makers, Financial Institutions, Artists, Trade and Investment Institutions, The Diplomatic Community, Academics, International Organizations, IGOs, and Angel Investors.
We are proud to unveil the World Business Angels Investment Forum Investors week 2026 global theme— “Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship: Building Stronger Business Ecosystems to Increase Financial Inclusion.”

This initiative highlights the urgent need to create equitable, accessible, and resilient entrepreneurial environments across Nigeria and the world.

2026 Thematic Goals:

Promote Diversity and Inclusion: Position diversity as a competitive advantage and inclusion as the foundation for sustainable economic growth.

Expand Financial Access: Ensure all entrepreneurs, regardless of background, can access finance, markets, mentorship, technology, and institutional support.

Strengthen Ecosystem Collaborations: Foster partnerships among government, finance, academia, investors, and international organizations and communities to build adaptive, resilient business ecosystems.

Groups Facing Barriers:

Women Entrepreneurs: Encounter stricter lending requirements, limited access to investment networks, and cultural constraints.

Youth: Face limited access to markets, mentorship, digital tools, and age-related biases.

Migrants, Rural Populations, Underrepresented Communities: Experience exclusion from networks, technology gaps, and institutional barriers.

Types of Barriers:
Financial Barriers, Institutional & Policy Barriers, Cultural & Social Barriers, Technological Barriers.

Roles in Resolving Barriers and Expected Outcomes: Policymaking and regulatory reforms, Angel investment and mentorship, Academic research and capacity building, Trade and investment facilitation, Inclusive financial services by business leaders, international collaborations via IGOs.

Call to Action: We urge stakeholders to champion inclusive entrepreneurship by collaborating across sectors, empowering marginalized communities, and building stronger, more adaptive business ecosystems.

Together, we can make diversity and inclusion the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic resilience, innovation, and shared prosperity.

Announcement Made By: Ambassador, Dr. Rosaline Amangbo I Executive Director and CEO, Jacamiah Global Real Estate Limited The Proud Manager of the World Business Angels Investors Forum Nigeria Country Office; 135A Eti-Osa Way, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria.📞 +234 808 055 0498 📧 [email protected]

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