The Aquarian Consult Limited’s Africa‑Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS 2026) is set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 23 to 29 March 2026, bringing together more than 2 000 participants, including heads of state, government officials, investors, financial institutions and private sector leaders. Organised by Aquarian Consult Limited in partnership with the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the event aims to strengthen economic linkages between Africa and the Caribbean and translate diplomatic goodwill into sustained commercial partnerships.
The 2026 Aquarian Consult Limited’s Africa‑Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS), under the theme “One Voice, One Vision: Advancing Afri-Caribbean Unity”, is set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 23–28 March 2026. Organised by Aquarian Consult Limited in partnership with the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the summit will bring together over 2 000 participants, including heads of state, government officials, investors, financial institutions, and private sector leaders. Its core mission is to transition from diplomatic pledges to transaction-driven partnerships, unlocking opportunities across a combined $40 trillion market spanning Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas.
“We have all these investment summits, and we talk about all of this and what will happen next. But like I said, this is more than just trade and investments. This is understanding that we are one, we’re the same, and we, in the global South, need to be able to believe in each other, to trust each other, and take this forward.”
Aicha Maina, Executive Director of Aquarian Consult Limited – Nigeria
Participants will engage in sectoral dialogues and investment roundtables on agriculture, health, technology, infrastructure, and renewable energy, aimed at generating bankable projects and sustainable partnerships. Africa–Caribbean trade remains modest, with bilateral exports representing only 3 percent of Africa’s total exports, valued at roughly $729 million. Experts, including those from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), project that strategic investments and trade facilitation could raise this to $1.8 billion by 2028, laying the foundation for deeper economic integration.
“There have been organizations who have been charged with, one, connecting Africa, and two, connecting Africans. And these organizations have been around for tens of years, 50 years, 60 years, but it is only in the last 10 years that we have truly begun to connect with each other.”
Aicha Maina, Executive Director of Aquarian Consult Limited – Nigeria
AACIS 2026 promises to be a launchpad for agreements, joint ventures, and innovative trade initiatives, supporting Africa–Caribbean economic integration, expanding export pathways, and advancing sustainable development across both regions. The 2026 Aquarian Consult Limited’s Africa‑Caribbean Investment Summit
