The African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank ) and the Cross River State Government officially signed an Agreement Host for the 6th Network Investment Conference African Sub-Sovereign Governments 2026. It was on the occasion of the Fair Intra-African Trade 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, during the session on the commercial engagement of Sub-Sovereign Governments held on September 6, 2025.

The hosting agreement for the 6th Conference on The Investment of the Network of African Sub-Sovereign Governments 2026 a was initialled by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of AfreximBank , Professor Benedict Oramah, and the Executive Governor of Cross State River, H.E. Prince Bassey Edet Otu. According to the press release, the agreement formalizes the role of Cross River State as the official host of the AFSnet 2026 Investment Conference, to be held in Calabar, in Cross River State in Nigeria. This event will bring together Executives Sub-Sovereigns, Investors, Development Partners and Key players to explore business and investment opportunities in all regions of Africa.

AFSnet preparations 2026 is already under way, with both parties committed to organizing a world class event. The conference will include sessions of plenaries, exhibitions, B2B meetings and cultural presentations, providing a dynamic environment conducive to dialogue and conclusion agreements.