The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, in partnership with Afe Babalola University, has flagged off the 2026 Annual International Conference on Finance, Securities and Investment as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen collaboration between capital market stakeholders and academia.
The international conference, scheduled to be held physically at ABUAD in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, supports the institute’s Federal Government mandate to promote financial literacy and expand public awareness of investment opportunities within Nigeria’s capital market.
The hybrid event, which begins with a virtual pre-conference workshop today, Wednesday, 20 May 2026, is expected to attract regulators, market operators, policymakers, academics and investors from across Africa and beyond to examine practical solutions for strengthening African capital markets amid evolving global financial realities.
Speaking on the rationale behind the conference, the Chairman of the Institute’s Research Committee, Dr Ayodeji Ebo, said the gathering was designed to provide a strategic platform for stakeholders to address pressing issues shaping the future of finance and investment in Africa.
“The conference is organised to stimulate constructive engagement on how African capital markets can become more resilient, innovative, inclusive and sustainable in supporting economic transformation across the continent. It is also an opportunity for regulators, operators, academics and investors to collaborate on practical solutions that will strengthen market confidence and unlock long-term growth,” Ebo said.
Themed ‘Capital Markets, Sustainable Finance and Economic Transformation in Africa’, the conference will focus on how transparent and efficient financial markets can support inclusive development while responding to emerging global challenges.
The organisers noted that discussions will also examine the growing relevance of sustainable and green finance, especially in addressing climate-related risks and funding infrastructure priorities in emerging economies.
Consequently, participants are expected to explore how environmental, social and governance principles can be better integrated into Africa’s financial architecture.
