It is a pleasure to announce the theme of the 2nd Annual PEVCA Conference: "The Next Frontier: Private Capital Opportunities in a Shifting Economic Landscape". The Conference which will hold on the 28th of February 2024, provides a platform that brings principal PE/VC industry stakeholders to discuss critical issues impacting the sector and design a roadmap for the future.

Nigeria's economy has experienced significant changes and shifts in recent times due to various factors such as demographic growth, technological advancements, regulatory reforms and geopolitical developments. The conference theme, "The Next Frontier: Private Capital Opportunities in a Shifting Economic Landscape" emphasizes this transformation and suggests that traditional investment approaches may no longer be as effective or profitable to fully capture the potential opportunities in Nigeria, necessitating exploration of alternative avenues.

Private equity, venture capital, and other forms of private capital offer unique advantages in the Nigerian market which can be particularly valuable for companies in sectors such as technology, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and consumer goods, and these sectors are undergoing rapid growth and transformation in Nigeria.

The Conference will provide a vibrant and interactive platform for PE and VC Fund Managers, DFIs, Regulators, HNWIs, Investment Banks, Pension Fund Administrators, Growth Companies, Consultants, Academia, Professional Services Firms, and other industry stakeholders to have stimulating conversations and networking opportunities.