Tunisia will host the 9th edition of the international conference “Financing Investment & Trade in Africa – FITA 2026” on April 28–29, 2026.
More than 1,000 participants from over 60 countries have confirmed their attendance so far, according to Anis Jaziri, President of the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC).
Speaking at a press conference held on March 25, 2026, in Tunis, Jaziri stated that the event, organized by TABC in partnership with the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Industry, Trade, and Economy, will take place under the high patronage of President Kaïs Saïed.
Held under the theme “African Value Chains: Developing Strategic Levers for the Continent’s Transformation,” the conference has become one of Africa’s leading business gatherings.
In a context where Africa is seeking to strengthen industrialization, add value locally, and accelerate economic integration, FITA 2026 will highlight the key role of value chains as drivers of economic transformation, skilled job creation, and sustainable development.
The event will feature strong international participation, bringing together public decision-makers, financial institutions, investors, business leaders, chambers of commerce, companies, and experts from across Africa, including Guinea, Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria, as well as from Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
According to Jaziri, two countries will be in the spotlight during this edition: Canada as the international guest of honor and Guinea as the African guest of honor.
FITA 2026 offers a concrete opportunity to identify new markets and partners in Africa, access high-potential investment projects, and strengthen positioning within African value chains.
It will also provide a platform to develop sustainable industrial, commercial, and financial partnerships, through targeted meetings with public officials, investors, and international institutions.
Jaziri noted that the event will enable Tunisian businesses to benefit from extensive networking, financing opportunities and project development prospects, especially with the attendance of major financial institutions such as the African Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, Afreximbank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Several partnership agreements are also expected to be signed between TABC and its partners, including chambers of commerce, investment promotion agencies, and financial institutions.
Regarding the program, Jaziri indicated that the event will feature 30 sessions over two days, including 7 high-level panels, 9 thematic side events, and 7 workshops.
For the first time, a “deal room” will be introduced to connect project leaders with investors through targeted meetings aimed at facilitating concrete partnerships.
B2B, B2G, and B2L meetings will also be organized to boost economic exchanges and business opportunities.
For her part, Nadia Yaich, Secretary General of TABC, announced that major projects will be presented, including Guinea’s strategic Simandou project and the Kinshasa urban expansion project (KIA MONA) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The program will also include presentations on investment opportunities in Madagascar, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, as well as the investment climate in Benin.
Yaich also highlighted that China will participate with a strong delegation, including a Chinese company that will present innovative energy solutions for Africa.
