Abuja, Nigeria — Africa’s largest platform for financing sustainable development took centre stage on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, as Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations in Nigeria and other key partners, hosted the official Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 Press Conference at the United Nations House, Abuja.
The high-level briefing set the tone for a landmark gathering of global leaders, investors, policymakers and development partners committed to shaping a more resilient and prosperous Africa.
The press conference officially unveiled the vision, strategic priorities and programme highlights for the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026, taking place from 22–24 July 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, under the theme “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.“
As Africa navigates a rapidly evolving economic landscape marked by shifting global capital flows, climate challenges, food insecurity and an expanding youth population, ASIS 2026 seeks to drive practical conversations that translate into investments, partnerships and scalable solutions capable of accelerating sustainable development across the continent.
