Rwanda Nordic-Baltic Forum 2026
9-11 March 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
Organized by Hills Connect Oy and Remode Oy, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries and Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Baltic Countries with support of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), this high-level forum builds on longstanding partnerships in education, innovation, and sustainable development.
The African Development Forum 2026
2-6 March 2026
Potsdam, Germany
The African Development Forum 2026 will take place in Potsdam from 2 to 6 March, under the theme “Africa Rising as a Global Economic Power: International Business, Sustainable Investments and Tourism Development in Modern Economies.”
Africa Business Forum 2026
16-17 February 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Convened annually by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with key stakeholders including the African Union Commission, the Africa Business Forum (ABF) is held on the sidelines of the African Union Summit as a premier platform for high-level engagement among African Heads of State and Government, private sector leaders, development finance institutions, and international partners.
Bridging Vision and Action: African and European Strategies for Critical Raw Materials
21 January 2026
Online
APRI - African Policy Research Institute, Stiftung Mercator and the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa are pleased to invite you to the webinar on Bridging Vision and Action: African and European Strategies for Critical Raw Materials.
Invest in Ethiopia 2026
26 - 27 March 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Time to invest and grow in Ethiopia
Join the growing list of global and regional companies that make Ethiopia
a leading FDI destination in Africa.
EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT & EXPO 2025
24-25 February 2026
Nairobi Kenya
POSTPONEMENT OF THE EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT & EXPO 2025
The East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, extends our sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Kenya on the passing of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, E.G.H., former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya.
Kenya–Sweden Bioeconomy Business and Innovation Fair
8-9 December
Nairobi, Kenya and Online
The Kenya–Sweden bioeconomy business trade fair brings together businesses, researchers, and policymakers from both countries to strengthen collaboration in the bioeconomy sector. The event provides a platform to showcase bio-based products, form partnerships, and explore market and investment opportunities to support sustainable economic development.
Invest in African Energy 2026
22-23 April 2026
Paris, France
Invest in African Energy Forum (IAE) unites the global investment community and showcases Africa’s most dynamic energy and infrastructure projects. As traditional financial institutions restrict fossil fuel lending, IAE focuses on catalyzing new sources of capital – from development finance institutions and multilateral development banks, to private equity and pension funds – while promoting the role of diversified energy investment in Africa’s energy security, industrialization, and energy transition.
AfCFTA SIDE EVENT AT G20 LEADERS SUMMIT
21 November 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa
The AfCFTA Secretariat and its partners will host two strategic sessions on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit
Ambition Africa
18-19 November 2025
Paris, France
An event organized by Business France, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, as well as the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.