The countdown has officially begun — in just 90 days, the continent’s biggest gathering of sports business minds will converge in Lagos for the 2nd edition of the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS 2026), taking place on February 10–11, 2026.
Building on the success of its groundbreaking debut, SAIS 2026 returns with a bold vision: to unlock Africa’s sports economy through investment, innovation, and collaboration.
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The two-day summit will bring together global investors, sports leaders, policymakers, innovators, and key industry stakeholders to explore new opportunities within Africa’s growing sports sector — connecting capital with opportunity and ambition with action.
Organisers describe the event not merely as a conference but as a movement to redefine Africa’s position in the global sports economy. Discussions will focus on strategic investment in sports infrastructure, talent development, sports technology, media rights, and public-private partnerships that can drive sustainable growth across the continent.
“SAIS 2026 is more than a summit — it’s a catalyst for change,” said one of the event coordinators. “We are building bridges between investors and innovators to ensure Africa’s sports industry achieves its full economic and social potential.”
Delegates will have access to high-level networking sessions, keynote addresses, investment roundtables, and exhibitions showcasing groundbreaking innovations across sports and technology.
The summit will also serve as a platform to unveil new funding models and policy frameworks designed to accelerate the commercialisation of sports in Africa — ensuring that young talents, entrepreneurs, and investors alike benefit from the continent’s vast potential.
The Sports Africa Investment Summit 2026 promises to be a defining moment in shaping the future of African sports business.
For registration and participation details, visit www.sportsafricainvestmentsummit.com.
See you in Lagos — February 10–11, 2026 — where Africa’s sporting future takes centre stage.
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