Paradigm Communications Ltd., Nigeria and Nova Holdings Limited, have been appointed the Strategic Media and Communications Partner for the Trans Africa Investment Summit 2026, a major continental investment forum scheduled to take place from November 4 to 6, 2026, at Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.
The appointment forms part of preparations for the annual summit organised by Pilot International and powered by the Women Entrepreneurship Forum Africa (WEFA), which seeks to strengthen trade, investment and sustainable development partnerships between Africa and the Diaspora.
A partnership proposal jointly endorsed by the organisers also named Nova Holdings Ltd. as the Strategic Aviation, Travel, Investment and Business Development Partner for the event.
As Strategic Media and Communications Partner, Paradigm Communications will spearhead the summit's publicity, branding, public relations and stakeholder communications. The Nigerian media firm will also coordinate media accreditation, press conferences, interviews, digital campaigns and the production of television, print, online and documentary content before, during and after the summit.
The company is further expected to enhance the summit's visibility through strategic media partnerships, content marketing and regional and international publicity while documenting key outcomes, investment opportunities and success stories.
The 2026 summit will be held under the themes "Powering Africa with Renewable Energy to Foster Collaboration Between Africa and the Diaspora" and "Pilot @20: Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence for Pilot International in Promoting International Sustainable Development."
Organisers said the event will bring together government officials, investors, chief executives, manufacturers, exporters, development partners and entrepreneurs from across Africa and the Diaspora to promote investment, innovation and cross-border business partnerships.
The programme will feature exhibitions, investment forums, business matchmaking sessions, conferences and networking events covering renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, technology, healthcare, innovation and women and youth entrepreneurship.
According to the organisers, the 2025 edition attracted about 150 senior executives, CEOs, investors, government agencies and SMEs, while the Pilot International and WEFA ecosystem currently connects more than 2,000 SMEs across Africa and the Diaspora.
Founded in 2006, Pilot International is a private-sector social enterprise promoting sustainable development and investments in over 100 countries through initiatives including WEFA, the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum Africa (YEFA), Africa Solar Energy Network, Diaspora Network and the annual Trans Africa Investment Summit.
Registration for participants, exhibitors, speakers and sponsors is ongoing, with deadlines fixed for August 31 for speakers, participants and partners, September 30 for exhibitors, and October 31, 2026, for award nominations.
The partnership proposal was signed by Hon. (Prof.) Robinah K. Nanyunja, President and Chair of Pilot International; Mary Yema Ganda, Chief Executive Officer of Nova Holdings Ltd.; and Raymond Enoch Nyayiti of Paradigm Communications Ltd.