Speakers, moderators & technical contributors

Credible voices. Practical experience.

The programme will prioritise contributors who can connect policy, technical evidence, investment requirements and delivery experience.

Policy leadersCity practitionersInvestorsTechnical experts

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Contributor profiles

Representation matched to the questions in the room.

The Summit will prioritise contributors with relevant authority, evidence, delivery experience and the ability to advance a practical workstream.

Ministers, governors, commissioners, mayors, urban authorities and public-infrastructure leaders.

Municipal, institutional and industry experts with experience delivering sustainable urban systems.

DFIs, climate funds, investors, banks, project financiers and transaction specialists.

Urban planners, architects, engineers, environmental specialists and infrastructure operators.

Technology providers, climate-tech founders, systems integrators and responsible business leaders.

Universities, researchers, youth leaders, civil society and community-development practitioners.

Programme roles

Speaker roles will be matched to session purpose so the programme avoids repetitive speeches and creates room for evidence, challenge and next steps.

Set direction and define the strategic challenge.

Clarify mandates, priorities and enabling conditions.

Share applied evidence, standards and delivery lessons.

Explain readiness requirements, risk and capital fit.

Present a defined opportunity, need and partnership ask.

Connect viewpoints, test assumptions and land decisions.

Selection principles

Programme decisions will consider diversity, regional balance and the practical value each contributor brings to the Summit’s objectives.

Direct relevance to a Summit pillar or selected project

Demonstrated policy, technical, financial or implementation experience

Ability to provide evidence, lessons or a clear institutional perspective

Willingness to engage constructively with Nigerian and Nordic contexts

Balanced representation across gender, geography, institutions and generations

Availability for preparation, the live session and agreed follow-up

Speaker & contributor nominations

Send the proposed contributor’s profile, relevant expertise, suggested session and the practical value of their participation.