Planned discussion
Opening & policy dialogue
Urban priorities, public leadership and the institutional conditions for sustainable city delivery.
Two days. A shared direction for delivery.
An indicative programme of policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, integrated infrastructure discussions, innovation and project investment conversations.
Dates confirmed. Programme in development. This structure is indicative. Session times, final order, venue, speakers and moderators will be published after confirmation.
Friday, 29 October 2027
Align priorities. Exchange knowledge.
A shared understanding of urban priorities, relevant expertise and the conditions for delivery.
Planned discussion
Nordic–Nigeria knowledge exchange
Applied experience, relevant approaches and lessons that can inform Nigerian city priorities.
Planned discussion
Integrated infrastructure conversations
Energy, mobility, water, circular systems and nature considered together at city scale.
Planned discussion
Responsible business & partnership
ESG, credible collaboration, local capability and the responsibilities that support implementation.
Saturday, 30 October 2027
Prepare projects. Connect capability.
Move the conversation towards preparation, appropriate capital and practical next steps.
Planned discussion
Climate finance & project preparation
Readiness, evidence, risk allocation and the preparation required for meaningful finance conversations.
Planned discussion
Innovation & solution showcases
Relevant technologies and services considered against local needs and operating conditions.
Planned discussion
Project Investment Forum
Qualified urban opportunities in dialogue with technical, preparation and finance counterparts.
Planned discussion
Partnership working sessions & follow-up
Delivery partners, next-stage responsibilities and follow-up through the year-round Initiative.
How the conversation happens
Formats that connect ideas with action.
Plenaries & policy dialogue
Set priorities, examine institutional mandates and align the public conditions for delivery.
Knowledge & solution exchange
Examine relevant Nordic expertise against Nigerian institutional, climate and market realities.
Project & investment conversations
Discuss readiness, preparation, financing, delivery partners and next-stage responsibilities.
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