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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

*Tentative Programme, subject to change.

Sunday, 19 October

	Option 1: Arrival day to Lagos, Nigeria

Monday, 20 October

9:00 - 15:00	Option 2: Arrival day to Lagos, Nigeria Individual visits or B2B meetings – can be supported by BuS (optional)
15:00 - 17:30	Welcome briefing (afternoon) Delegation members are briefed on the delegation programme. Round of introductions & expectations Presentation by Business Sweden/Team Sweden Briefing of Delegation programme
17:30 - 18:50	Free time
18:50 - 19:00	Walk to the Nordic Evening Reception at Nordic Hotel
19:00 - 21:00	Nordic Evening Reception A warm welcome and networking gathering with the Nordic delegations in an informal setting.

Tuesday, 21 October

8:00 - 9:15	Registration & Breakfast
9:30 - 12:30	PLENARY SESSION Opening remarks, keynote speeches, panel discussions & presentations Welcome Remarks Keynote Speech High-level Plenary Session Governmental representatives Plenary Session with Nordic Companies Plenary Session with SMEs/Startups/Financial institutions
12:30 - 13:45	Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:15	PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSION 1 Breakout sessions focused on key thematic areas Digital Transformation (Sweden's thematic area) Green Energy Transition
15:15 - 15:30	Coffee Break
15:35 - 16:50	PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSION 2 Breakout sessions focused on key thematic areas E-Health and Wellbeing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
16:50 - 18:00	Free time
18:00 - 20:00	Evening Reception An evening of informal networking, cultural exchange, and celebration of Nordic–Nigerian collaboration. Opening Speeches Cultural Programme Networking

Wednesday, 22 October

	TRACK 1
7:00 - 7:45	Breakfast & Morning Briefing
9:00 - 12:30	Opportunity: Ogun Tech Hub Ogun State Tech Hub is a government-backed innovation hub designed to foster technology-driven entrepreneurship and digital skills development in the region. The project involves the development of a Tech Hub designed to support 10,000 residents and featuring a 5MW data center. Tentative Agenda: Welcome remarks by Ogun State Tech Hub leadership Overview of Ogun State’s digital economy strategy Presentation: Opportunities for Swedish companies in ICT and data center infrastructure Introductory presentations by Swedish delegates Interactive Q&A and discussion
14:00 - 14:45	Lunch
14:45 - 16:00	Study Visit: Rack Centre Rack Centre is West Africa’s leading carrier-neutral Tier III data center, providing world-class colocation and connectivity services. It is a success story of operating in Nigeria with international standards. Lars Johannisson, the Swedish CEO, brings a unique perspective on successfully navigating Nigeria’s business environment while maintaining global best practices. Tentative Agenda: Welcome and safety briefing Presentation by Lars Johannisson: Rack Centre’s journey and doing business successfully in Nigeria Facility tour: Data center infrastructure and operations Discussion: Opportunities for Swedish companies in Nigeria’s digital economy End
	TRACK 2
10:15 - 15:00	Lagos Free Zone Site Visit Lunch

	TRACK 1 & 2
16:30 - 18:00	Wrap-up Discussion
18:00	End of Business Delegation Programme Suggested departure from Lagos, Nigeria

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