CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Nigerian Diaspora MSMEs and Job Creation Roadshow & Investment Summit, London, 20th & 21st March 2025.
Participant Information (Please refer to Participation Categories in the Information Pack additional information).
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All payments to:
Please select your package and make direct transfer to:
UK Account: Monzo Bank PLC,
Account Name: J Williamz Ltd,
Sort Code: 04-00-03,
Account Number: 80353061
GB07 MONZ 0400 0380
OR:
Nigerian Account:
Ecobank Account Name: Jogy Williams Limited,
Account Number: 3763007061
Ref: Please enter Name of your organization
Registration and sponsorship fees and categories
| Category | Fees in Pounds (£) | Fees in Naira (N) | Benefits |
| Individual Standard Delegate Fee | £750 (Or £1,350, to include 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast) | N1,550,000 (Or N2,781,000, to include 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast) | Attend 2-day summit, (includes refreshments, lunch, networking & certificate of participation) Exhibition slot (if required) |
| SME (Speaker and Exhibitor) | £1,500 (Or £2,100, to include 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast) | N3,100,000 (Or N4,326,000, to include 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast) | Participate, Exhibit and do Commercial Presentation (includes refreshments, networking & certificate of participation). |
| VIP Delegate (Speaker) | £2,500 (Or £3,100, to include 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast) | N5,150,000 (Or N6,386,000, to include 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast) | VIP seating, special recognition Speaking slot, (includes refreshments, networking, certificate of participation and business mention) |
| Bronze Sponsors (Companies, Agencies Organizations or States) | £7,500 | N15,450,000 | See Table Below |
| Silver Sponsor (Companies, Agencies, Organizations or States) | £10,000 | N20,600,000 | See Table Below |
| Gold Sponsors (Companies, Agencies, Organizations or States) | £15,000 | N30,900,000 | See Table Below |
| Special State Government Participation Package | £20,000 | N41,200,000 | See Table Below |
| Headline / Partner State Participation Package | £24,000 | N49,440,000 | See Table Below |
| Diaspora Champion (Sponsor) | Variable | Variable | Please Choose how much you would like to pay to support us, and we will tailor our services according to your requirements. |
NDDIS 2025
Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit In partnership with The Office of the Vice President of Nigeria through the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Job Creation and MSMEsPresentsNigerian Diaspora MSMEs and Job Creation Roadshow & Investment Summit
Empowering Nigeria Through Job Creation, Mentorship, and Investment: A transformative roadshow and summit focusing on:
- Job Creation
- Handholding and Mentorship
- Capacity Development
- Funding Opportunities
- New Investments Across Key Sectors
Key Areas of Impact:
Grants, Funding, Energy, ICT, Security, Green Businesses, Sports, Agriculture, Health, Real Estate, Education, Youth Training & Employment, And Much More!
… The focus of this year’s summit is Mobilizing the Nigerian and African Diaspora to Support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Create jobs in Nigeria and across Africa, attract funding for viable projects and businesses, driving sustainable development in Nigeria and across the continent
20th & 21st March 2025
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, Scarsdale Pl, London W8 5SY
This event is being organised in partnership with the Office of the President’s Special Assistant on Job Creation & MSMEs, Nigerian High Commission in London, the office of the Prime Minister’s Trade envoy to Nigeria, The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), The Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), the African Diaspora Direct Investment Summit, the British African Business Alliance, Investpora Synergy and several other partners.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT (THE NDDIS & ADDIS)
Theme: Mobilizing the Nigerian and African Diaspora to Support MSMEs and Job Creation for Sustainable Development
Objective
The primary objective is to mobilize the Nigerian and African Diaspora to:
Invest in and support MSMEs in Nigeria and Africa.
Facilitate job creation and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth and women.
Attract foreign funding and grants to boost MSME growth.
Strengthen partnerships for achieving UN SDG goals related to poverty reduction, gender equality, decent work, and economic growth.
Key Components and Expected Deliverables of the Roadshow and Summit
The Roadshow and Summit will comprise the following:
1. Roadshow Activities
Diaspora Engagement Sessions: Town halls to engage Nigerian and African Diaspora communities in London on investment opportunities in Nigeria and Africa and their role in development.
Workshops: Interactive sessions on funding MSMEs, accessing global grants, and starting small businesses in Nigeria and Africa.
2. Investment Summit
Keynote Addresses: Delivered by Governors, Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, and Diaspora thought leaders.
MSME Expo: Showcasing successful MSMEs from Nigeria and Africa to inspire and attract investments.
Funding Opportunities: Presentations by international development agencies, private investors, and grant providers on available funding streams.
Networking Opportunities: Facilitating connections between Diaspora members, investors, and African entrepreneurs.
3. Capacity Building for MSMEs
Workshops for MSMEs on building sustainable businesses, leveraging technology, and achieving green growth.
4. United Nations SDG Focus
The event will align with SDG goals, particularly:
Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Target Audience
Nigerian and African Diaspora in London and the UK.
UK and other international companies and investors
State Governments
Federal Ministries
Government Agencies
MSME owners and entrepreneurs in UK, Nigeria and Africa.
Development partners, grant-making organizations, and impact investors.
Policymakers and government representatives.
Private sector stakeholders
Expected Outcomes
Grants and other types of funding to support projects from Nigerian states
Increased investments in Nigerian states by Diaspora and international investors.
Creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs in Nigeria and Africa.
Strengthened partnerships between the Nigerian/African Diaspora, MSMEs, and global funding agencies.
Greater awareness of opportunities to align MSME activities with UN SDG targets.
Proposed Date and Location
Date: 20th -21st March 2025
Participation:
The summits have attracted a diverse range of attendees, including:
- From the Diaspora and International Community:
- Business delegates from the Nigerian diaspora
- UK, European, and other international business leaders and companies
- Investors, vendors, manufacturers, project owners, and technology companies
- Funders and financial institutions
- From Nigeria:
- Public officials, including state governors, ministers, commissioners, director generals, and permanent secretaries
- Private-sector CEOs
Nigeria High Commission
United Kingdom
FUNDERS AND GRANT PROVIDERS
At our summit, there is an excellent opportunity to have valuable humanitarian and other projects that contribute to society fully funded. Funding is available based on a 0% forgivable loan or grant for projects that meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This means you can have projects fully funded by philanthropic funds. An excellent opportunity to have valuable humanitarian and other projects that contribute to society fully funded or provided with a loan on very favourable conditions. At the moment, we have a funder that is providing funding as follows:
- There are 2 levels of funding: $1M to $10M and $50M and $600
- Submit as many as possible projects at the same time provided, they meet the funding requirements
- There are 2 key conditions to be met for funding to made available
- a) that one or more SDGs, specified at the start of the project are met (depends on value of project)
- b) that a reimbursed deposit amount is made at project start which is returned within months of project launching
- There are no fees incurred to apply for project funding
ROAD SHOW AND SUMMIT IN LONDON PROGRAMME
Day 1: Thursday 20/03/2025
- Visit to the Nigerian High Commission. Meet and Address Diplomats and Diaspora
- Address International Press Conference
- Meet with Funders and Grant Providers
Day 2: Main Day: Friday 21/03/2025
- Investment Summit (Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit & African Diaspora Direct Investment Summit).
- Investor Meetings with state government officials in the Deal Room
- State government exhibition stand to give information to prospective investors
- Meeting with Grant and Fund Providers in our deal room
- Meeting with State indigenes and other Nigerian Diaspora business leaders who may be interested in investing in Nigerian states
Exhibition at the Main Summit
This multi-track summit will bring together a unique and international mix of large, medium, and small companies. The exhibition stands and deal rooms will run in parallel with the summit providing our partners and delegates the chance to exchange and get updated information from companies and enable our delegates to register and exchange information.
Deal Rooms at the Main Summit
Deal rooms will be open throughout the duration of the summit. This will be manned by our Deal room Managers and coordinators. Our Deal rooms are where we bring investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, corporations, and government officials face to face for Fast, Secure, High-Value Dealmaking discussions to strike deals in a B2B environment. This ensures that our summits are not talk shops.
