French Week Nigeria 2026: Lagos to Host Major France-Nigeria Business and Technology Gathering
Lagos is preparing to host French Week Nigeria 2026, a major business networking and partnership event designed to strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and France.
Scheduled to run from October 29 to November 6, 2026, the event will bring together business executives, diplomats, entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders under the theme “One Week. Infinite Opportunity.”
Organised by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the event is expected to attract more than 1,000 C-level executives, diplomats and entrepreneurs.
Its programme features discussions and networking opportunities spanning energy, technology, agribusiness and international business relations.
As businesses increasingly look beyond domestic markets for investment, technology, strategic partnerships and new customers, French Week offers a platform for Nigerian and French organisations to explore potential areas of collaboration.
What Is French Week Nigeria?
French Week is the annual flagship programme of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It celebrates business, cultural exchange and economic cooperation between France and Nigeria, bringing together private-sector leaders, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs.
The Chamber describes French Week as a platform for advancing bilateral business relationships. Its wider programme traditionally incorporates economic discussions, sector-specific roundtables, startup pitching, business-to-business engagement and networking events.
The 2026 edition carries the message “One Week. Infinite Opportunity,” reflecting its focus on connecting people and organisations across industries and borders.
The official event website positions it as a leading C-level networking gathering in Nigeria, with more than 1,000 executives, diplomats and entrepreneurs expected.
The event is being organised with support from the Embassy of France in Nigeria, the Consulate General of France in Lagos and the French Treasury in Nigeria, according to the Chamber’s published announcement. These institutional relationships provide an important diplomatic and economic dimension to the programme.
French Week Nigeria 2026: Dates and Programme
The official event website identifies five signature events scheduled across the programme, running from October 29 to November 6.
The main activities begin with the opening soirée on October 30, followed by sector-focused sessions on November 2, 3 and 4, before the appreciation dinner and closing ceremony on November 6.
The overall programme runs for nine calendar days, providing a series of opportunities for business engagement and networking.
The Chamber has also announced a Presidential Business Forum that is strictly by invitation, alongside the five signature events. Details about access to this forum should be confirmed directly with the organisers.
October 30: French Week Opening Soirée
The opening soirée is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at CURATE, formerly Hard Rock Café, at Landmark Village in Lagos. The Chamber describes the gathering as an evening of French-Nigerian business, culture and lifestyle, featuring networking, hospitality and cultural celebration.
Beyond marking the start of the week, the opening event offers attendees an opportunity to establish initial connections with business representatives and other participants before the sector-specific sessions begin.
The Chamber has published the email addresses events@france-nigeria.org and fncci@france-nigeria.org for those seeking an invitation. Prospective attendees should confirm availability and access requirements before making arrangements.
November 2: Energy Roundtable Session
The Energy Roundtable Session is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, at the TotalEnergies headquarters in Lagos, beginning at 9 a.m. The Chamber is organising the session in partnership with TotalEnergies.
The event is expected to bring together French and Nigerian energy executives, innovators, government representatives, regulators and industry experts to discuss cooperation and the future of Nigeria’s energy sector.
The Chamber has announced that the session will be co-chaired by Matthieu Bouyer, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Nigeria, and Guillaume Niarfeix, President of the FNCCI. Laurent Favier, Consul General of France in Lagos, is scheduled to deliver the opening remarks. Engr. Adeleye Falade, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited, has also been announced as a special guest.
The discussions are expected to address the importance of international collaboration as Nigeria balances its oil and gas production needs with wider energy-transition objectives. For businesses operating across energy, engineering, infrastructure and related services, the session provides a relevant setting for industry dialogue.
Attendance is strictly by invitation, and the Chamber says participation is subject to confirmation. Interested executives can request information by emailing directeur@france-nigeria.org and fncci@france-nigeria.org.
November 3: French Tech Summit
The French Tech Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with a focus on building resilience in Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. The event is associated with French Tech Lagos and includes a pitch tournament for selected startups.
The summit places technology entrepreneurship at the centre of the wider France-Nigeria business conversation. It offers a relevant platform for startup founders, technology professionals and ecosystem stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore connections that could support innovation and business development.
November 4: France-Nigeria Agribusiness Summit
The France-Nigeria Agribusiness Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. It is linked to the France-Nigeria Agribusiness Club and is designed to encourage cooperation across the agricultural and food value chain.
The programme covers a broad area of potential collaboration, from agricultural production and food processing to trade and technology.
This makes the summit relevant to agribusiness operators, food manufacturers, agricultural technology startups, distributors and businesses working to improve supply chains.
Agriculture remains an important area for business development in Nigeria, where improving productivity, processing capacity, market access and distribution can create opportunities for companies at different stages of the value chain.
The summit provides a forum for exploring such opportunities through connections between Nigerian and French stakeholders.
The Chamber has published a registration link for this event through its official announcement: Register for the France-Nigeria Agribusiness Summit.
Prospective participants should check the registration page for current availability and requirements.
November 6: Appreciation Dinner and Closing Ceremony
French Week Nigeria 2026 is scheduled to conclude on Friday, November 6, with an appreciation dinner and closing ceremony. The official programme describes the event as an opportunity to recognise the sponsors and partners who contributed to the programme.
The closing event will mark the end of the week’s scheduled activities and provide a final opportunity to recognise the organisations supporting Franco-Nigerian business engagement.
Technology, Energy and Agribusiness at the Core of the Programme
The 2026 programme brings together sectors with different but complementary roles in economic development.
The French Tech Summit focuses on startup resilience and technology entrepreneurship. Its pitch tournament creates a setting for selected startups to present their businesses and engage with the wider ecosystem.
The Energy Roundtable brings together industry and institutional stakeholders to discuss cooperation in a sector that remains important to Nigeria’s economy.
The participation of TotalEnergies Nigeria and the announced involvement of Nigeria LNG leadership underline the event’s focus on high-level energy dialogue.
The France-Nigeria Agribusiness Summit focuses on collaboration across production, processing, trade and technology. This broad value-chain approach is relevant to businesses seeking to improve agricultural operations, develop food products or strengthen distribution networks.
Together, these sessions demonstrate that French Week is not limited to general networking. Its programme also creates opportunities for discussions around specific industries and business challenges.
Who Should Attend French Week Nigeria 2026?
The event is designed primarily for C-level executives, diplomats, entrepreneurs and other business stakeholders interested in Franco-Nigerian relations. Its sector-focused sessions may also appeal to startup founders, energy professionals, agribusiness operators, investors and representatives of companies seeking international partnerships.
For business owners, the most effective approach is to identify the sessions that align with their commercial objectives and prepare for targeted conversations.
A company looking for technology partners, for example, may find the French Tech Summit more relevant than a general networking event. An agribusiness seeking processing or distribution relationships may benefit more from the agribusiness summit.
Participants should also confirm whether their preferred sessions are open to registration, invitation-only or already fully booked. The Chamber’s published notices indicate that access arrangements differ between events.
Sponsors and Institutional Partners
French Week Nigeria 2026 has attracted support from companies and organisations operating across finance, energy, technology, engineering, logistics and other sectors.
According to the Chamber’s published announcement, French Week Nigeria 2026 is backed by a powerful roster of sponsors that spans banking, aviation, energy, manufacturing, logistics, insurance, and consumer goods, among others.
The named sponsors are Zenith Bank, Air France, Schneider Electric, UBA Group, IHS Nigeria, Planet Bottling Company, Baobab Nigeria, BIC, Bolamark Engineering, Michelin, Tincan Island Container Terminal, Pernod Ricard, Africa Global Logistics, TotalEnergies, Nokia, AXA Mansard, and Leadway, among others, as sponsors. Its listed partners include Business France, Alliance Française de Lagos, French Tech Lagos, and the France-Nigeria Agribusiness Club.
The participation of organisations from different industries reflects the broad commercial interests connected to France-Nigeria relations. It also illustrates how a business networking event can bring together companies with different capabilities, markets and areas of expertise.
The full sponsorship and partnership arrangements may evolve, so readers should consult the Chamber’s official channels for the latest information.
How to Get Information and Register for French Week Nigeria 2026
The main source of information about French Week Nigeria 2026 is the official event website at www.frenchweekng.org. The website provides the event dates, programme overview and information for organisations interested in participating or sponsoring the event.
Readers can also visit the official events page for the published schedule and event details. For broader information about the Chamber and its activities, visit france-nigeria.org.
Registration availability varies by session. The Chamber has stated that the French Tech Summit and the appreciation dinner and closing ceremony are closed to registration. The Energy Roundtable is strictly by invitation, while the opening soirée requires an invitation request. The agribusiness summit has a published registration link, subject to availability.
Businesses seeking clarification about participation, sponsorship or partnership opportunities can contact the Chamber through fncci@france-nigeria.org or directeur@france-nigeria.org, depending on the nature of their enquiry.
Conclusion
The French Week’s importance extends beyond its schedule of formal events, bringing together business executives, entrepreneurs, diplomats and sector specialists, it creates a setting where organisations can explore relationships that may develop into commercial partnerships.
French Week should therefore be viewed as a platform for relationship-building and opportunity discovery rather than a guarantee of contracts, funding or immediate commercial results.
With dedicated sessions for technology, energy and agribusiness, the programme provides a platform for strengthening Franco-Nigerian relationships and exploring opportunities for commercial collaboration.
As Lagos prepares to host the gathering, French Week Nigeria 2026 places cross-border collaboration, innovation and business networking in the spotlight, reinforcing the importance of building relationships that can support sustainable growth across both markets.
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