Africa Business Forum 2026

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA/UNECA), in partnership with the African Union Commission and other public and private stakeholders, will host the next edition of the Africa Business Forum on February 16–17, 2026, at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Under the theme “Financing Africa’s Future: Jobs and Innovation for Sustainable Transformation,” the forum serves as a key continental platform to mobilize investments, partnerships, and policies aimed at creating jobs, supporting SMEs and innovation ecosystems, and fostering the growth of digital and creative sectors.

The event will bring together African heads of state, business leaders, financial institutions, and international partners. The program will feature presidential dialogues, thematic roundtables, and an exhibition designed to connect investors with innovative solution providers.

For more information: https://www.uneca.org/eca-events/fr/forum-des-entreprises-africaines-2026