The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has announced the rescheduling of its National Summit and Exhibition on the Orange Economy. The event, originally set to take place from October 6 to 8, will now occur from December 8 to 10, 2026. The summit will be held at the Admiralty Event Centre, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, instead of the initially planned Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts.
According to the organisers, the postponement aims to provide additional time to strengthen the summit's programme, expand stakeholder participation, and improve the overall impact and expected outcomes of the event. The summit is a collaboration between NIPSS and Bruit Costaud Government Affairs Et Al Limited. The change in dates and venue was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The National Summit and Exhibition on the Orange Economy is expected to bring together policymakers, investors, creative and cultural industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, development partners, and other stakeholders. The summit will examine opportunities and challenges within Nigeria's Orange Economy, which encompasses economic activities driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property. These include film, music, fashion, publishing, advertising, design, visual arts, entertainment, and cultural industries.
The Orange Economy has increasingly featured in Nigeria's economic diversification strategy, with the Federal Government seeking to expand its contribution to employment, investment, innovation, and national output. The government has introduced initiatives aimed at improving financing, skills development, infrastructure, and investment in the creative sector. However, the sector faces challenges such as access to capital, piracy, inadequate infrastructure, and limited sectoral data.
The NIPSS summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to explore how the creative and cultural industries can contribute more significantly to economic diversification, job creation, innovation, investment, and sustainable development. The organisers expressed appreciation to stakeholders who had committed to the event, including partners, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, media organisations, and registered participants.
The organisers apologised for any inconvenience caused by the change in date and venue, while urging stakeholders to maintain their support for the rescheduled event. They look forward to the continued support and active participation of all stakeholders. The summit will provide "a robust national conversation and a compelling showcase of Nigeria's vibrant Orange Economy" when it holds in December.
The event, now scheduled for December 8 to 10, 2026, at the Admiralty Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, is expected to be a significant platform for discussing the growth and development of Nigeria's Orange Economy. The summit's rescheduling is aimed at ensuring a more impactful and successful event.
Key points
- The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has rescheduled its National Summit and Exhibition on the Orange Economy to December 2026.
- The summit aims to bring together stakeholders to examine opportunities and challenges within Nigeria's Orange Economy.
- The event was rescheduled to allow additional time to strengthen the summit's programme and expand stakeholder participation.
