The Africa Business Forum 2026 will be held on 16 and 17 February 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, convening business leaders, policymakers, investors, and development stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. The forum is positioned as a high-level platform for advancing dialogue on Africa’s economic priorities, private sector growth, and regional integration.
The gathering will focus on strengthening Africa’s business environment through discussions on investment, trade, industrial development, and sustainable economic transformation. By bringing together decision makers from both the public and private sectors, the forum aims to bridge policy and enterprise, encouraging solutions that unlock capital, create jobs, and drive inclusive growth.
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Addis Ababa, as the diplomatic capital of Africa and home to key continental institutions, provides a fitting setting for the forum. The city’s role in regional and global diplomacy underscores the forum’s emphasis on cooperation, shared vision, and coordinated action to support Africa’s development agenda.
The Africa Business Forum 2026 is expected to serve as a catalyst for partnerships and forward-looking commitments. Through focused dialogue and strategic engagement, the event seeks to reinforce Africa’s position as a dynamic destination for business and investment while shaping pathways for long term economic resilience.
