EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
A DEFINING PLATFORM FOR AFRICA’S NEXT GROWTH CYCLE
The Afretrade Entrepreneur Festival 2026 is a high-impact Africa–Diaspora trade, investment, and enterprise platform designed to connect global enterprises, African businesses, the Diaspora, investors, and institutions within a trusted, verified and execution-driven ecosystem.
This maiden edition formally launches Africa’s Economic Renaissance—a shift from fragmented engagement to structured collaboration, ownership, and scalable enterprise building, led by Africans at home and abroad.
Why Does This Festival Matter?
- Africa remains one of the world’s fastest-growing economic frontiers.
- Diaspora capital and expertise are substantial but under-structured.
- SMEs drive employment yet face barriers to scale, capital, and global access.
- Global enterprises seek Africa’s growth but require trust and risk mitigation.
Afretrade Entrepreneur Festival
Schedule:
11:00 pm - 12:30 am111
Eko Hotel Main
Capacity Building 101
become a capacity builder
Wilson Ileogben
11:00 pm - 12:20 am111
Eko Main
Mastering the Mind
Become a mastermind
Charly LemassiFrequently Asked Questions
How do I attend
Go to the tickets page, see the different ticket types and purchase a ticket
How do I sponsor
Kindly go to th sponsors page to fill the form
How can I exhibit
Kindly go to the exhibitions page and fill the form