FULL PROGRAMME – EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL 2026 | 3rd EDITION
"FROM CONNECTION TO IMPACT"
Programme Subject to Updates
EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL 2026 – OFFICIAL BUSINESS WEEK
29 & 30 November - Business Experience Africa & Brazil | Executive Business Immersion
1 December - Corporate Technical Visits & Executive Business Experience
2 December - Official Reception of International Delegations & Business Dinner
3 & 4 December - EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL 2026 | 3RD EDITION
MAIN EVENT
EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL 2026 |
3RD EDITION
Date: 3 & 4 December 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Programme Concept
Each panel of EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL 2026 has been designed to address five key questions:
What business opportunities are available?
What are the demands and needs of African markets?
How can Brazilian companies meet the demands of African markets?
What are the next steps to transform connections into tangible business opportunities?
What strategic partnerships can be established among companies, governments, and investors?
At the conclusion of each panel, a summary will be presented, highlighting:
Key business opportunities identified
Priority countries
Products and services with the greatest market potential
Market access and investment pathways
Speakers and special guests will be announced progressively as their participation is officially confirmed.
PROGRAMME | 3 DECEMBER 2026
08:00 AM • OPENING OF THE BRAZIL–AFRICA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE
(B2B Meeting Fair, Exhibition Area & Meeting Rooms)
A permanent business hub designed to foster international partnerships and commercial opportunities, featuring:
B2B Business Matchmaking Sessions
Business Meetings
Investors
International Investment Funds
Development Banks
International Buyers
Importers
Exporters
Trade Promotion Agencies
Financial Institutions
Embassies
Government Representatives
Pre-scheduled business meetings will take place throughout the event.
09:00 AM • OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
National Anthem of Brazil
Anthem of the African Union
Institutional Opening Ceremony
Opening Address by the President of EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL
Master & Gold Sponsors' Remarks
Remarks by Government Authorities
Official Group Photo
COFFEE BREAK • 15 MINUTES
BRAZIL–AFRICA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & INVESTMENT FORUM
PANEL 1 • 10:15 AM TRADE, INVESTMENT & VALUE CHAINS: BRAZIL–AFRICA OPPORTUNITIES TOWARDS 2035
Strategic Sectors:
International Trade • Investment • Finance • Global Value Chains
Panel Objectives:
To present the fastest-growing African markets, identify the strategic demands of African countries, highlight opportunities for Brazilian exporters, explore trade facilitation mechanisms, promote bilateral investment, and discuss business internationalization strategies.
Key Topics:
Business Opportunities by Country
Most In-Demand Brazilian Products
African Products with High Potential for the Brazilian Market
Trade Barriers
International Logistics
Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
Industrialization
Development Banks & Financial Instruments
Trade Finance
Brazil–Africa Value Chains
PANEL 2 • 11:30 AM INDUSTRY, AGRIBUSINESS, MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: BRAZIL–AFRICA VALUE CHAINS & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Strategic Sectors:
Agribusiness • Agro-Industry • Manufacturing • Machinery • Industrial Equipment
Panel Objectives:
To showcase concrete opportunities for exporting food products, machinery, industrial equipment, agricultural technologies, and to promote the development of sustainable value chains between Brazil and Africa.
Key Topics:
Agricultural Machinery
Irrigation Systems
Biofertilizers
Animal Protein
Industrial Equipment
Medical & Hospital Equipment
Mining Machinery
Food Processing Machinery
African Industrialization
Technology Transfer
Local Manufacturing
LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING • 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
PANEL 3 • 3:00 PM MINING, INFRASTRUCTURE, LOGISTICS & NATURAL RESOURCES
Strategic Sectors:
Mining • Construction • Infrastructure • Logistics • Energy
Panel Objectives:
To explore investment opportunities in infrastructure, sustainable mining, international logistics, construction, and heavy equipment, while strengthening Brazil–Africa cooperation in strategic industries.
Key Topics:
Strategic Minerals
Logistics Corridors
Ports
Railways
Construction
Housing
Heavy Equipment
Supply Chains
Energy Infrastructure
PANEL 4 • 4:30 PM TOURISM, AVIATION & DESTINATIONS: CONNECTIVITY THAT DRIVES BUSINESS
Strategic Sectors:
Tourism • Aviation • Hospitality • Creative Economy
Panel Objectives:
To strengthen business tourism, air connectivity, and economic integration between Brazil and Africa by promoting strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and sustainable growth across the tourism and aviation sectors.
Key Topics:
Business Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Medical Tourism
Cruise Tourism
Brazil–Africa Air Routes
Visa Facilitation
Hospitality Investment
Aviation Hubs
Emerging Destinations
PANEL 5 • 5:30 PM ENERGY, GREEN BUSINESS & THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION
Strategic Sectors:
Energy • Sustainability • Green Economy
Panel Objectives:
To showcase renewable energy projects, climate finance solutions, and investment opportunities for Brazilian and African companies, while fostering sustainable economic development and the green transition.
Key Topics:
Solar Energy
Green Hydrogen
Circular Economy
Carbon Markets
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
Bioeconomy
Bankable Projects
END OF DAY 1 • 8:00 PM
PROGRAMME | 4 DECEMBER 2026
08:00 AM • OPENING OF THE BRAZIL–AFRICA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTRE
(B2B Meeting Fair, Exhibition Area & Meeting Rooms)
A permanent business hub designed to foster international partnerships, investment, and trade opportunities through:
B2B Business Matchmaking Sessions
B2G Business Meetings
Investors
International Investment Funds
Development Banks
International Buyers
Importers
Exporters
Trade Promotion Agencies
Financial Institutions
Embassies
Government Representatives
Pre-scheduled business meetings will take place throughout the event.
COUNTRY INVESTMENT BRIEFINGS • 10:00 AM
Country Presentations on Trade, Business & Investment Opportunities
Each national delegation will deliver a 10-minute presentation covering:
Priority Investment Projects
Strategic Sectors
Tax Incentives
Import Demand
Public Procurement & Tender Opportunities
Investment Opportunities
LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING • 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
BRAZIL BUSINESS PITCH • 2:00 PM
Solutions Connecting Global Markets
Categories:
Startups
Exporting Companies
Brazilian Products
African Products
Equipment
Machinery
Agribusiness
Technology
Green Economy
Each participating company will present its business solution to:
International Buyers
Investors
Distributors
Investment Funds
Development & Commercial Banks
Government Representatives
The session concludes with immediate business matchmaking between participating companies, international buyers, investors, and strategic partners.
BRAZIL–AFRICA INTERNATIONAL MSME FORUM
PANEL 6 • 4:00 PM BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES & INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION FOR MSMEs
Strategic Sectors:
Entrepreneurship • International Trade • Business Internationalisation
Panel Objectives:
To demonstrate how micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can access African markets, attract investment, expand internationally, and build sustainable cross-border business partnerships.
Key Topics:
Exporting to Africa
Finding International Distributors
Digital Trade Platforms
Trade Finance & Credit
International Investment Funds
Success Stories & Best Practices
Business Internationalisation
PANEL 7 • 5:00 PM SERVICES, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, BEAUTY & THE CREATIVE ECONOMY: EXPANDING MARKETS BETWEEN BRAZIL AND AFRICA
Strategic Sectors:
Services • Cosmetics • Healthcare • Education • Franchising • Creative Economy
Panel Objectives:
To showcase growing opportunities for the export of high-value Brazilian services and products while fostering strategic partnerships and business expansion between Brazil and African markets.
Key Topics:
Cosmetics
Beauty Products
Medical Equipment
International Education
Consulting Services
Architecture
Engineering
Technology
Franchising
Creative Economy
PANEL 8 • 6:00 PM DIVERSIFIED EXPORTS, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY & STARTUPS: DRIVING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS BETWEEN BRAZIL AND AFRICA
Strategic Sectors:
Technology • Startups • Digital Transformation • Exports
Panel Objectives:
To demonstrate how innovation, artificial intelligence, fintechs, govtechs, and digital transformation are driving new business models, expanding international trade, and accelerating the export of innovative solutions between Brazil and Africa.
Key Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
FinTech
GovTech
AgTech
HealthTech
Digital Transformation
E-commerce
Innovation Ecosystems
Venture Capital
Scale-ups
END OF DAY 2 • 8:30 PM
OFFICIAL CLOSING CEREMONY
AFRICA CONNECTION FESTIVAL • 9:00 PM
Brazil–Africa Cultural Celebration
The official closing of EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL 2026 featuring artistic performances from Brazil and African countries, celebrating culture as a catalyst for international connections, strengthening economic diplomacy, and honouring the strategic partnerships established throughout the event.
EXPO ÁFRICA BRASIL
Promoting business, investment, and cultural connections between Africa, Brazil, and other strategic countries.
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