CONiTA – Convergence of Diverse Trade Associations

CONiTA 2026

Join us at the foremost Conference of Nigeria Trade Associations

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Theme: Trade Association As An Economic Powerhouse: Strategies For Shared Prosperity And Sustainable National Development

VENUE:

LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, Lagos

10, Dr Nurudeen Olowopopo Way, Alausa

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Aims and Objectives

Promote the idea of building sustainable economic development among trade associations and communications across diverse sectors and industry…

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Call for Paper , 2026

Authors are invited to submit their full papers in English on original work for publication and presentation at the year 2026 CONiTA. Abstract submission opens from Monday 31st August, 2026.

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Participatants

The event offers value to trade associations across the public service, private and manufacturing sectors of Nigeria. The Conference is open to all legally existing and well registered associations …

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Registration

Attendance is Free. However registration is required to book seat ahead.

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Driving inclusive growth & shared prosperity

The roles for Economic Development and sustainability https://coolzino.com.pl/ are beyond the confine effort of a single trade association, individual or organization hence the clarion demand for a broad base multi-stakeholder conference.

Policy recommendations

Membership Growth

Capacity Building

Meeting Goals

The roles for Economic Development and sustainability are beyond the confine effort of a single trade association, individual or organization hence the clarion demand for a broad base multi-stakeholder conference.

2026 Conference

Concept

Nigeria's trade, business and professional associations represent one of the country's most extensive but significantly under-utilized economic networks. These associations provide more than a platform for collective representation. They facilitate access to markets, skills, information, finance, technology, business opportunities, professional development, policy directions and government programmes. They also serve as important channels through which palliatives, regulations, and economic interventions reach businesses and communities.

Yet, despite their enormous collective membership and economic reach, many associations continue to operate below their potential due to institutional capacity gaps, weak governance structures, limited access to finance, inadequate data, fragmented advocacies, low digital adoption and insufficient engagement with corporate and development partners, and communication lapses. Nigeria's GDP growth rate in 2026 stood at 4.1%.

However, Africa’s decision-makers in the public and private sectors have an opportunity to rekindle growth and return the continent to a path of strong sustainable and inclusive development.

The Beam

The 8th Conference of Nigeria Trade Associations under the theme: “Trade Association as an Economic Powerhouse: Strategies for Shared Prosperity and Sustainable National Development,” seeks to provide a national platform for a new conversation about the economic significance and future direction of Nigeria's association ecosystem.

So, CONiTA 2026 is a multi-interface of corporate and individual entity that will examine their potential as an economic powerhouses capable of generating value, mobilizing resources, influencing policy, supporting enterprises and contributing to national development; and recommend enabling policies across public and private sector to achieve the common goal of shared prosperity and development.

CONiTA 2026 will also examine how trade associations can transform their collective strength,membership, networks, knowledge, markets and institutional influence into measurable economic value for their members and meaningful contributions to Nigeria's development. The conference also seeks to bridge the gap between association leadership, government, technocrats, politicians, business and development institutions, creating opportunities for dialogue, partnerships and practical solutions. Knowing the opportunities and priorities year in year out to ensure accelerated growth and economic development in Nigeria would be a huge factor in a Renewed Hope era and beyond; thus achieving the Africa 2063 Agenda for Nigeria and the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

Conversation

Every entity operates under one economy which is practically the ground of convergence. It does not segregate. Everyone suffers the same problem of insecuirty, scarcity and pric-hike, etc. These fact steers up interest for innovative approach which led to the birth of the Conference of Nigeria Trade Associations in 2018, and has steadily become a platform reckoned for driving sustainable development.

CONiTA is conceived as a national gathering that brings together the diverse ecosystem of trade, chambers of commerce, professionals, businessess and membership-based associations to discuss issues affecting their development and their contribution to the Nigerian economy.

CONiTA 2026 provides a platform for:

• trade and artisan associations;

• professional associations;

• business Associations;

• chambers of commerce;

• service, manufacturers' associations;

• business membership organizations;

• informal-sector associations;

• SMEs and enterprise groups;

• association executives and secretariat

• association professionals;

• corporate, government institutions;

• technology, financial institutions;

• development partners;

• Academia; and other stakeholders in the association ecosystem to bridge the gap between association leadership,government, business and development institutions, creating opportunities for dialogue, partnerships and practical solutions.

8th Edition Theme:

Trade Association As An Economic Powerhouse: Strategies For Shared Prosperity And Sustainable National Development

Date:

Wednesday 18th November, 2026
Time: 10:00am Prompt

Venue:

LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre

Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. & VIRTUAL

Guest of Honour & Speakers - 8th Edition

Discovering strategies to subdue these risks will be a huge factor for business survival day by day.

Dr. Nelson Obine CEO, Institute of Trade Association Management

It aims to drive honest conversation and generate dialogue around critical issues.

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Mrs. Taiwo Abiose Director of Entrepreneurship Department, Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment

Discovering strategies to subdue these risks will be a huge factor for business survival day by day.

Engr. Lawrence Ajayi President of Lagos state council of Tradesmen and Artisan, (LASCOTA) Guest Speaker

Conversation focused around some of the changes we see in today’s world.

Prof. Labode Popoola Chairman, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Nigeria; Fmr. VC, Osun State University, (UNIOSUN)

Empowering entrepreneurs and fostering economic development,

Mrs. Roseline Anibueze Managing Director/CEO, Cool Microfinance Bank Limited, Entrepreneur & Founder, Roseline Ada Foundation