About the Forum


ETHIOPIA IS
READY FOR BUSINESS

26-27 March 2026 — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopia is no longer just a market of potential. It is a market of performance. Join 1,000 global leaders for the definitive 2026 Investment Forum.

 

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1000+

Global Leaders

60+

Countries

6+

Key Sectors

CO-ORGANIZERS

Investment Forum 2026

Ethiopia's Flagship Global Investment Event

Organized by the Ethiopian Investment Commission, Invest in Ethiopia 2026 brings together global capital, policy leadership, and market opportunity in a structured environment designed for serious investment engagement.

Capital Facilitation

Connect with institutional investors, DFIs, and sovereign entities ready to deploy capital in Africa's fastest-growing market.

B2B Matchmaking

Pre-scheduled, curated meetings with sector-aligned counterparts, policy makers, and deal structuring advisors.

Policy Engagement

Direct dialogue with government officials, regulators, and reform architects shaping Ethiopia's investment landscape.

Trusted Environment

A secure, government-backed platform ensuring confidentiality, credential verification, and professional conduct.

Draft Agenda

  • March 26–27, 2026
  • Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa

Two days of high-level panels, sector-specific breakouts, matchmaking, and deal-signing.

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09:00 – 10:20
Official Opening Ceremony
Welcoming Remarks · Keynote Speeches · Forum Opening by Guest of Honor
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10:20 – 12:00
High-Level Panel 1
Accelerating PSD — Ethiopia’s Reform Commitments and Policy Direction
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02:00 – 04:00
Breakout Sessions
Advancing Manufacturing and Fostering Regional & International Trade
Unlocking Mining and Energy Potential of Ethiopia
Accelerating Investment: The Role of Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
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04:00 – 05:00
Matchmaking Sessions
Curated one-on-one meetings with sector-aligned counterparts
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05:00 – 08:00
Reception Dinner
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08:45 – 09:00
Takeaways and Insights
Key highlights from Day 1
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09:00 – 10:30
High-Level Panel 2
Investing and Growing in Ethiopia
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11:30 – 01:00
Breakout Sessions
Driving Agriculture & Agro-Processing Growth
Invest in Ethiopia SEZ – Export to the World
Scaling Private Sector Action for NDC Delivery and COP32
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02:00 – 03:30
High-Level Panel 3
Catalyzing Investment — Ethiopia's Sovereign Wealth Fund
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03:30 – 04:30
Closing Session & Deal Signing Ceremony
Deal Signing Ceremony · Concluding Remarks




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Invest in Ethiopia 2026

Ethiopia’s flagship global investment forum, organized by the Ethiopian Investment Commission.

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Invitation@eic.gov.et

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