Ethiopia’s high-level business forum brings government, global investors, and development partners together to advance the country’s next decade of industrial growth.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
5th
EDITION
13.1 Bn
deals singed last year
Dates
1 & 2 April 2027
Thursday and Friday
Two full days.
Venue
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Venue to be confirmed.
Format
High-level forum
Plenaries, sector sessions, and matchmaking meetings.
Attendance
By invitation
Registration opens with the full forum site.
Priority sectors
Sessions across the two days are organised around the sectors driving Ethiopia’s investment pipeline.
AGRICULTURE
Value addition and export capacity
MANIFACTURING
Industrial parks and light manufacturing
MINING
Exploration and mineral processing
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Hospitality and heritage destinations
ICT & DIGITAL SERVICES
Data, connectivity, and outsourcing
Emerging sectors
Newly opening areas of the economy, where early entrants can help shape the market alongside government.
ENERGY
Hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar
TRADE
Retail, Wholesale, Import and Export
Green hydrogen & fertiliser
Renewable-powered industrial inputs
Electric mobility & assembly
Vehicle assembly and charging infrastructure
Pharmaceuticals & medical supplies
Local production and regional export
Logistics & trade corridors
Dry ports, cold chain, and transit routes
Financial services
Newly opened banking, insurance, and capital markets
Creative industries
Film, media, and digital content production