Invest in Africa 2026 – Trade Expo & Business Summit

Overview:

The Invest in Africa Trade Expo & Business Summit is a premier continental platform created to accelerate intra-African trade, investment opportunities, innovation and economic synergies.
Taking place on 28-30 May 2026 in Namibia, the Summit will gather Namibian and African policy-makers, CEOs from both the public and private sectors, local, regional and global investors, entrepreneurs, regional and international exhibitors, development agencies and diplomatic missions.

Driving force:

With a strong focus on continental trade, emerging energies, fintech, agriculture, tourism, industrialization, and digital transformation, the expo and summit will showcase Namibia and Africa’s trade and investment opportunities while connecting high-value stakeholders across borders. By embracing fully the ambitious plans of the AU through its AfCFTA flagship program, and leveraging opportunities under this agreement area we can stabilize the continent’s socio-economically for our present and future generations.

EXHIBITION PACKAGES: (3X3M STANDS)

Stalls include: name card, power, 2 standard chairs and one table. Kindly advise local organizers should you require a customised/bigger stall.

MSME:

  • N$2 000
    SME (OUTSIDE THE TENT/ FOOD COURT)
  • N$3 700
    STANDARD SME EXHIBITION (INSIDE THE TENT)
  • N$ 4 700
    INCL 2 BUSINESS SUMMIT ACCESS
  • N$ 5 700
    INCL 2 BUSINESS SUMMIT TICKET & 1 GALA DINNER TICKET

SOE/CORPORATE/EMBASSIES:

  • N$7 000
    STANDARD CORPORATE EXHIBITION (IN SIDE TENT)
  • N$10 000
    INCL 2 BUSINESS SUMMIT TICKETS & 2 GALA DINNER TICKETS

SOE/REGIONS/TOWN COUNCILS/EMBASSIES:

  • N$20 000
    INCL 4 BUSINESS SUMMIT TICKETS, 15-MINUTE INVESTMENT PRESENTATION AT CONFERENCE 4 GALA DINNER TICKETS & 1 VIP TABLE

BUSINESS SUMMIT: DELEGATE ACCESS FEE

  • N$ 600
    1 X Delegate (1-DAY PASS)
  • N$1 500
    1 X Delegate (2-DAY PASS) – INC DAILY TEA- BREAK , LUNCH
  • N$10 000
    5 X Delegates (2-DAY PASS) – STAGE PRESENCE (TOWN COUNCILS, CORPORATE, MINISTRY, EMBASSY)

AFRICA DAY GALA DINNER & AWARDS – 30 MAY 2026

  • N$1 000
    SINGLE TICKET
  • N$10 000
    TABLE OF 10
  • N$ 2 300.00
    INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS SUMMIT & GALA DINNER

SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES

GOLD (MAIN SPONSOR)

Key Benefits:

  • Exclusive Naming Rights: “Invest in Africa Trade Expo & Business Summit Powered by [Your Company]”
  • Premium Main Sponsor Branding across all platforms
  • Prime Exhibition Stand (6m x 6m)
  • 10 Delegate Passes + 10 Gala Dinner Seats
  • VIP Table (4 seats)
  • High-impact stage presence at Opening & Gala Dinner
  • Stage pressence
  • Free Sponsored SME Stalls x10 (6mx6m)
  • Full-page advert in the event program
  • Digital banner placements on website & social media
  • Sponsor logo on all signage, press releases & promotional material
  • Post-event analytics report (audience insights & engagement)
  • Prestigious Partner Badge/ Award

SILVER SPONSOR

Key Benefits:

  • Large Exhibition Stand (3m x 6m)
  • 5 Delegate Passes + Table of 10 at Gala Dinner • 2 VIP Seats
  • Stage Pressence
  • Branding on digital & print media
  • Logo on event program & signage
  • Free Sponsored SME Stalls x10 (6mx6m)
  • Social media promotions
  • Access to B2B networking lounges
  • Prestigious Partner Award/ Badge
  • Full -page advert in the program booklet

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Key Benefits:

•⁠ ⁠Large Exhibition Stand (3m x 6m)
•⁠ ⁠3 Delegate Passes + 5 Gala Dinner Seats
•⁠ ⁠1 VIP Seat
•⁠ ⁠Logo on selected promotional material and banners
•⁠ ⁠Mention during official sessions
•⁠ ⁠Free sponsored SME Stalls X5 (6mx6m)
•⁠ ⁠Full -page advert in the event program
•⁠ ⁠Prestigious Partner Award/ Badge
•⁠ ⁠Access to B2B networking lounges

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TECHNICAL SPONSOR

(Equipment, services or product provided in-kind)

Examples include:

  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Printing & branding services
  • Event décor & staging
  • Transportation & logistics
  • Catering support
  • Digital systems, registration platforms or media coverage

Benefits proportional to contribution value, such as:

  • Exhibitor booth
  • Branding on screens, banners, and materials
  • VIP passes
  • Public acknowledgements
  • Prestigious Partner Award/ Badge
  • Social media recognition

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER

For TV/Radio station, media houses, digital pltforms, PR agencies and broadcasters.

Benefits include:

  • Media accreditation
  • Co-branding on press releases
  • Exclusive interview slots
  • Logo on backdrop banners
  • Prestigious Partner Award/ Badge
  • Priority access to speakers and dignitaries

COMMUNITY IMPACT/SME DEVELOPMENT PARTNER

Ideal for corporations and private companies supporting youth entrepreneurship novation and capacity -building

Benefits include:

  • Branding at SME Pavilion
  • Speaking opportunity at SME session
  • Corporate profile in event magazine
  • Prestigious Partner Award/ Badge
  • Engagement with emerging enterprises

HOTEL & HOSPITALTY PARTNER

The Hotel & Hospitality partner will be the preferred accommodation and hospitality partner for the Invest in Africa Trade Expo & Business Summit, hosting delegates, speakers, VIPs and international guests while positioning the hotel as a leading MICE destination in Namibia.

Benefits include:

  • Preferred accommodation for:
  • International delegates
  • Prestigious Partner Award/ Badge
  • Speakers, panelists and VIP guests

Opportunity to host:

  • Pre-Summit meetings
  • Pre-Summit meet & greet/ coctail evening
  • Africa Day Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
  • B2B networking events

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