The Capacity Institute · Annual Convening

The Capacity
Summit

The Institute's flagship annual convening — bringing together heads of government, institutional leaders, researchers, and practitioners to advance the global conversation on execution capacity.

In Planning · 2027

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The Nigeria Capacity Forum 2026 is the beginning. The Capacity Summit will be its permanent successor — an annual convening of those best placed to make execution capacity a central priority of institutional leadership worldwide.

What to Expect

What The CapacitySummit Will Offer

01

Keynote Addresses

Opening keynotes from heads of government, institutional leaders, and the Institute's own research — setting the agenda for the year.

02

Research Launch

The Summit will be the annual launch venue for new Institute research, including the NCIx, ACIx, and major working papers.

03

Working Sessions

Structured sessions that produce actionable outputs — concrete commitments and collaboration frameworks, not just discussion.

04

Exhibition and Showcase

Institutions demonstrating execution excellence and organisations offering capacity services exhibit and engage with delegates.

05

International Delegates

Designed to attract delegates from across Africa and internationally — governments, development organisations, corporates, and academics.

06

Annual Location

Hosted annually in a different African city — rotating to reflect the Institute's pan-African mandate and regional partnerships.

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