AFRICA–EUROPE BUSINESS IMMERSION WEEK — PARIS 2026, 4th-11th October

A Curated International Networking & Business Exposure Experience for Ambitious African Professionals

Gain international exposure, build strategic business relationships, and access Francophone networking opportunities through a unique 7-day immersion experience in Paris.

Participate in the Friends of Nigeria international event while connecting with entrepreneurs, professionals, diaspora leaders, and cross-border business networks shaping African-European collaboration.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR DELEGATION PACKAGE

  • Spotlight Nigeria Business Forum Access (€1,200 Value)

  • BIG 2026 Innovation Summit Access (€800 Value)

  • Shared Executive Paris Accommodation + Breakfast (€750+ Value)

  • Delegation Transport to Official Events (€250 Value)

  • Guided International Networking Experience (€500 Value)

PLUS INCLUDED PROFESSIONAL BONUSES

  • French Networking Essentials (€120)

  • Francophone Business Networking Cocktail (€250)

  • Paris Cultural & International Exposure Experiences (€200)

Total Experience Value €4500+

YOUR DELEGATION PACKAGE

Only €3,100

Not Included

✘ Flights
✘ Visa fees

✘ Airport transfers

✘ Personal expenses

✘ Lunches & dinners unless specified

Limited Delegation Spaces Available

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EXPERIENCE THE ECOSYSTEM

Spotlight Nigeria Business Forum

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BIG 2026 Innovation Summit

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Nigerians in Diaspora Awards

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PARIS BUSINESS IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Spotlight Nigeria Business Forum

Europe’s premier Nigeria-focused business and investment forum.

✅ Investor conversations

✅ African-European business networking

✅ Institutional stakeholders

✅ B2B opportunities

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BIG 2026 Innovation Summit

60,000+ participants. 100+ countries. Europe’s leading entrepreneurship ecosystem event.

Delegates benefit from:

✅ guided ecosystem navigation

✅ curated exposure

✅ structured networking opportunities

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Nigerians in Diaspora Awards

An exclusive international networking environment connecting:

  • diaspora leaders

  • executives

  • entrepreneurs

  • institutional actors

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YOUR €3,100 DELEGATION PACKAGE INCLUDES

Accommodation & Hospitality

✅ Shared Executive Paris Apartment Accommodation

✅ Individual sleeping arrangements

✅ Daily breakfast included

✅ Delegation coordination support

Event Access

✅ Spotlight Nigeria Business Forum Access

✅ BIG 2026 Summit Participation

✅ Delegation Networking Environments

Transportation

✅ Delegation transport to official programme events

(Not included:

❌ flights

❌ airport transfers

❌ lunches & dinners unless specified)

Professional Bonuses Included

🎁 French Language " Networking Essentials "

🎁 Francophone Business Owners " Executive Speed Networking "

🎁 Paris Cultural Exposure Experiences

OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE ENHANCEMENT

  • Executive Double Room Upgrade

  • Nigerians in Diaspora Awards & Business Cocktail Access

  • Bespoke Business Visibility Opportunities

  • Exclusive Guided BIG Delegation Experience

SOCIAL PROOF

  • 800+ Businesses connected

  • 60,000+ BIG participants

  • Delegates from 10+ countries

  • International investors & ecosystem stakeholders

One relationship can change a business trajectory.

Ready To Expand Your International Network?

Join a new generation of African professionals building international exposure, strategic relationships, and cross-border opportunities.

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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

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