Why your business should be at ACIS 2026

The Africa Commerce & Industry Summit 2026 (ACIS 2026) is an event focused on creating business opportunities by bringing together the right people in the right location. Scheduled for October 14-16, 2026, in Nairobi at Uhuru Gardens, the summit spans three days of trade, investment, networking, and business engagement.

Businesses and professionals can engage with the summit in three ways: as delegates, exhibitors, or both. Delegate registration is free, encouraging participation from business professionals, entrepreneurs, and those interested in African commerce and investment. The summit aims to host over 5,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, fostering a diverse environment for networking, knowledge sharing, and business engagement.

Delegates can attend plenary sessions, business forums, thematic sessions, networking events, and B2B opportunities, including investor roundtables, deal rooms, sector engagements, and specialized forums for women and youth. For businesses aiming to showcase their offerings, ACIS 2026 provides exhibition opportunities through paid services. Exhibits range from a 3m × 3m standard booth at USD 1,200 to larger spaces up to 12m × 3m at USD 6,800. MSMEs can secure a USD 400 table, qualifying small and growing businesses.

ACIS 2026 also benefits from a continental perspective, aiming to connect businesses across borders and create opportunities for trade, investment, and partnerships. With participants expected from over 50 countries, the summit serves as a meeting point between African enterprises and international business interests. The investment program includes investor roundtables, DFIs, project showcases, and other investment-focused engagements, while the trade program features country pavilions, export showcases, and B2B matchmaking.

For companies eyeing expansion, ACIS 2026 offers opportunities to explore new markets, understand regional value chains, identify potential partners, and engage with organizations involved in trade and investment. For international businesses, the summit provides an entry point into African markets. For African businesses, it offers a platform to present their capabilities beyond existing markets.

Moreover, Kenya gains prominence during the ACIS 2026 summit, marking Nairobi's role at the center of a major business gathering during KNCCI's 60th anniversary year. In essence, ACIS 2026 consolidates three opportunities—participating as a delegate, exhibiting your business, and connecting with Africa and the international business community—into one platform.