AACIS ’26: Aquarian Consult Targets $40tn Africa–Caribbean Trade, Investment Flows
Aquarian Consult has announced plans to unlock an estimated $40 trillion market opportunity across Africa and the Caribbean through the Aquarian Consult Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit 2026 (AACIS ’26), scheduled to hold in Abuja in March 2026.
Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, the Chief of Staff at Aquarian Consult, Ms. Serumi Ubawa, described AACIS ’26 as a premier investment and strategic partnership platform designed to strengthen economic collaboration between both regions.
She said the summit would bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders, development partners and innovators to unlock cross-regional investment opportunities, promote trade and foster sustainable economic growth.
According to her, the initiative goes beyond dialogue and is structured to formalise a transatlantic economic bridge between Africa and the Caribbean.
“AACIS is standing as a decisive statement that Africa and the Caribbean are prepared to shape their own future through structured trade, institutional capital and enduring partnerships,” she said.
Ubawa disclosed that over 2,000 participants are expected at the summit, including former and current heads of government, regional Investment Promotion Agencies, multilateral institutions, sovereign wealth funds and leading private sector players.
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She noted that the 2026 edition would feature an expanded investor engagement room with Investment Promotion agencies from across both regions to provide in-depth guidance on country-specific opportunities.
The summit will focus on key sectors including the creative economy, tourism, energy, digital technology and broader cross-border investments.
Ubawa emphasised that one of the major objectives of AACIS ’26 is to expand opportunities for small, medium and large-scale enterprises by providing a platform for business-to-business and business-to-government engagement.
“Nigeria and the Caribbean are strategically positioned within their respective regions, giving businesses access to wider markets in Central and South America,” she said, adding that structured collaboration would enable private sector growth while governments align policies to support trade and investment flows.
She recalled that during a previous business mission to the Caribbean, Nigerian entrepreneurs showcased their products at an exposition where many reportedly sold out, underscoring the demand potential within the region.
Ubawa added that the summit is envisioned as an annual platform that will continuously facilitate trade missions, investment matchmaking and institutional partnerships between both regions.
Registration for AACIS ’26 is ongoing through the company’s official channels.
By PRNigeria
