DATE

June 20-21, 2025

LOCATION

Abuja International Conference Centre​

Overview of the event

The West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) is a premier regional event that unites leaders, policymakers, business stakeholders, and youth to drive economic integration, promote investment, and foster sustainable growth across West Africa, serving as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and shared prosperity in the region. With the theme “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Region,” the Summit aims to foster dialogue, build partnerships, and drive regional cooperation to position West Africa as a globally competitive and unified economic bloc.

West Africa Economic Facts and Figures

Million Consumers
0
Development Financial Institutions
0 +
investment-ready projects
N 0 B+

Intra-regional food trade in West Africa value is estimated at 10 billion annually

West Africa accounted for 25.7% of intra-African trade in 2023

Hosts

WAES 2025 is hosted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with the active participation and support of other West African Heads of State and Governments. The event reflects a shared regional commitment to deepening economic integration, fostering strategic dialogue, and unlocking collective prosperity across West Africa.

West African Heads of State

Speakers

Partners

Our official partners include

Details

WHEN

June 20, 2025 – June 21, 2025
7:00 AM-5:00 PM

WHERE

Abuja International Conference Center
Abuja, 900103

PLANNER

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria

registration@waes2025.org

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