Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect

FIRST DAY SCHEDULE

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

09:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
- Welcome address by Fidelity Bank executives
- Keynote: Nigeria Beyond Oil — Expanding Global Trade Horizons
- Remarks from U.S. and Nigerian dignitaries
  (incl. Lagos State Governor & Georgia State officials)

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Trade & Creative Exhibitions Open
- Exhibition floor launch with 100+ booths showcasing fashion,
  food, beauty, art, tech, and more
- Cultural performances & product demos

01:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Panel Session: Bridging Africa &
The Diaspora in Trade
- Diaspora engagement strategies
- Cross-border e-commerce opportunities
- Case studies of Nigerian SMEs scaling in the U.S.

03:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Breakout Dialogues
- Youth & Entrepreneurship: Unlocking Africa’s Next Leaders
- Women in Export: Driving Inclusive Trade

05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Evening Networking Reception
- Cocktail event with investors, diplomats, and diaspora professionals
- Informal deal discussions & B2B introductions

SECOND DAY SCHEDULE

Theme: Financing Growth & Scaling Exports

09:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Plenary Session
- Featuring Mustafa Chike-Obi, Abba Bello, Efe Ukala, and global financiers

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Syndicate Breakout Sessions
- Agriculture & Food Processing — Scaling value-added exports
- Mining & Solid Minerals — Opportunities and compliance in global trade
- Creative & Cultural Industries — Music, fashion, film, and diaspora branding
- Tech & Fintech — Driving digital trade and diaspora remittances

01:00 PM – 03:00 PM | SME Pitch Sessions & Deal Rooms
- Curated SME presentations to investors
- Private matchmaking rooms for negotiations
- Target deals from $10,000 upwards

03:30 PM – 04:30 PM | Diaspora Banking Showcase
- NIN registration desk
- On-site diaspora account opening by Fidelity Bank
- Trade finance product launches

07:00 PM – Late | Gala Dinner & Cultural Night
- Three-course dinner
- Fashion runway show with Nigerian designers
- Live Afrobeat & cultural performances
- Special recognition awards for trade champions

THIRD DAY SCHEDULE

Theme: Innovation, Storytelling & Closing Deals

09:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Startup Pitch Competition
- Early-stage startups pitch to investors & judges
- Categories: AgriTech, Fintech, Creative Tech, Consumer Products
- Winners receive cash prizes & mentorship

11:30 AM – 01:00 PM | Workshops
- Storytelling for Global Brands
- Export Compliance & Certification Made Simple
- Digital Trade Tools: E-commerce & Supply Chain Platforms

01:30 PM – 03:00 PM | Closing Plenary
- Strategic Partnerships for Africa’s Future
- Announcements of signed deals & partnerships
- Closing keynote from senior government/industry leader
- Handover to FNITCC 2026 host city

03:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Exhibition Finale
- Last chance product showcases & B2B networking

08:00 PM – Midnight | After-Party Celebration
- Afrobeat concert & networking in a relaxed setting
- Celebration of African culture & global business unity