Discover the Southwest Tourism Investment Summit (SWTIS) at ODUAFEST OSUN 2024

Promoting Regional Tourism Economic Expansion & Development

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 24, 2024, as Osogbo, Nigeria, hosts the inaugural Southwest Tourism Investment Summit (SWTIS) during ODUAFEST OSUN 2024. This groundbreaking event aims to catalyze the tourism economic development of Southwest Nigeria, highlighting investment opportunities in the region’s diverse tourism sectors.

Background

The Southwest Tourism Investment Summit (SWTIS) is poised to be a pivotal event for promoting the economic development of Southwest Nigeria. The summit’s primary goal is to attract investments across the states’ tourism infrastructure, including hospitality, eco-tourism, creative tourism, arts, culture, and more. By participating and sponsoring this event, stakeholders can effectively showcase the region’s investment potential to both local and international investors.

The summit will facilitate the expansion of trade, addressing local, state, and national tourism supply chain challenges. It aims to foster robust networking among stakeholders, policymakers, and industry partners, driving tourism economic expansion and regional development. The SWTIS is designed to enhance regional economic growth and boost the competitiveness of the Southwest region through strategic partnerships.

Objectives

The objectives of the Southwest Tourism Investment Summit are clear and ambitious:

1. Showcase Tourism Potentials: Highlight the unique tourism assets of the Southwestern States.
2. Business Opportunities: Provide a platform for matchmaking and business exchanges.
3. Investment Deals: Facilitate the conclusion of significant business and investment deals.
4. B2B Engagement: Promote business-to-business interactions during the festival.
5. B2G Engagement: Encourage business-to-government dialogues during the festival.
6. Matchmaking Meetings: Offer a dedicated B2B space for investors to connect and collaborate.
7. Reputation Building: Establish SWTIS as a reputable and respected summit in Nigeria, fostering investment in the Southwest.

Participation

The festival will feature 200 exhibitors from various business sectors across the Southwest and Nigeria, attracting an expected 10,000 attendees. Participants will include individuals and businesses involved in raw materials, product development, agriculture, properties, and more. The summit provides an unparalleled opportunity for stakeholders to gain market access, export products, and attract Nigerian consumers by showcasing regional multicultural and unique products.

Expected Outcomes

The SWTIS aims to enhance market access for investors, stakeholders, and government entities, providing a pathway to industry markets for product export. By promoting regional products and multicultural assets, the summit will attract Nigerian consumers and create a vibrant platform for business and cultural exchange. Investors will gain firsthand experience of the Southwest’s offerings, enhancing their business prospects.

Dates and Location

The Southwest Tourism Investment Summit is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Oke Pupa, Abere, Behind Government Secretariat, Osogbo, Osun State. The event is organized by the Osun State Tourism Board and FTAN Southwest, supported by a steering committee comprising the Chamber of Commerce, government officials, and private sector partners.

Program Outline

Summit Information

• Date: Monday, June 24, 2024
• Venue: Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Oke Pupa, Abere, Behind Government Secretariat, Osogbo, Osun State.

Supporting Organizations

• Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy
• Osun State Trade Investment Promotion Agency

Cooperating Organizations

• Importers Association
• Foreign Embassies

Exhibitors

• Energy Products, Metals, Livestock and Meat, Agricultural Products, Food & Beverages, Cosmetics, Household Goods, Kitchenware, IT Products, Fashion, Textile, Accessories, Handicrafts, Children’s Items, Tourism Information, Cyber Security, etc.

Program Activities

1. Summit Presentations
2. Governors Engagement with Investors
3. B2B Meetings