The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) will host its inaugural Sustainability Conference 2026 on Thursday, August 20, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, regulators and sustainability experts to examine strategies for building resilient organisations in a rapidly changing world.
The hybrid conference, themed ‘The Adaptive Enterprise: Sustainability Strategies for Challenging Times,’ will provide a platform for discussions on integrating sustainability into business strategy, strengthening organisational resilience and driving long-term economic growth.
The event will attract participants from the banking and financial services, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, consulting and professional services sectors, alongside representatives of government institutions, regulatory agencies, development organisations, academia and civil society.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Aminu Umar Sadiq, will deliver the keynote address, while the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, will present the guest address.
Other speakers include Executive Director, Risk, FirstBank Group, Biyi Olagbami, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance and Stakeholder Engagement, Ibrahim Shelleng, alongside other industry leaders and sustainability practitioners.
Speaking ahead of the conference, SPIN President, Professor Kenneth Amaeshi, said the event reflects the institute’s commitment to advancing sustainability beyond regulatory compliance and positioning it as a core element of organisational leadership and business competitiveness.
According to him, the conference is designed to equip organisations with practical strategies to navigate economic, environmental and social challenges while creating long-term value for stakeholders.
The conference follows the successful induction of 79 new sustainability professionals into the institute in June 2026, further strengthening SPIN’s position as one of Africa’s fastest-growing professional bodies dedicated to promoting sustainability leadership and professional excellence.
Beyond the technical sessions, participants will have opportunities to network, exchange ideas and foster partnerships aimed at advancing sustainability practices across industries.
Organisers say the gathering is expected to serve as a catalyst for deeper collaboration among businesses, policymakers, development partners and professionals working to build more adaptive organisations and support Nigeria’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient economy.