Africa Connect (Africon) MSIs Summit and Awards Set for Dar es Salaam in May 2026
By Chekole Alemu Berhe
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2 Mar 2026 (HNH)– Africa Connect (Africon) will host its Micro, Small, and Medium Industries (MSIs) Summit and Awards from May 5 to 7, 2026, at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre. The three-day event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors from across Africa and the globe to discuss sustainable industrial growth and innovation.
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Africa Connect (Africon) MSIs Summit and Awards Set for Dar es Salaam in May 2026
The summit aims to provide a platform for forging partnerships, unlocking investment opportunities, and promoting inclusive economic development. Organizers expect over 1,000 participants, including approximately 400 international delegates from regions such as BRICS, the African Union, the European Union, AfCFTA member states, ECOWAS, SADC, and COMESA.
Madelein Mkunu, Chair of the Africon MSIs Summit and Awards and President of Leading Women of Africa, highlighted the event’s strategic importance. She said the summit will enable participants to connect, collaborate, and explore Africa’s industrial potential.
The summit will spotlight several key sectors, including agriculture and agribusiness, creative industries, tourism and hospitality, renewable energy and infrastructure, education and human capital, trade and investment, the digital economy, and health and wellness.
The event will also feature the Future is Female and Men Champions Awards, recognizing leaders who have contributed to economic transformation, innovation, and inclusive development across Africa. Nomination for the awards will open ahead of the gala scheduled for May 7.
Activities across the three days will include plenary sessions, sector-focused panels, exhibitions, business-to-business matchmaking, investment dialogues, policy forums, and curated business visits to industrial hubs. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore Dar es Salaam’s cultural and coastal attractions.
International delegates are advised to start their visa application process six to eight weeks prior to travel. Tanzania offers visa-on-arrival for certain countries, while others may require pre-approved e-visas or embassy-issued documentation. Registered delegates will receive official invitation letters to support visa applications.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations seeking to engage with industry leaders and showcase their brand to a regional and international audience. For inquiries, contact admin@leadingwomenofafrica.com or visit the registration link at https://luma.com/sh3p7byj.
The summit is hosted by Leading Women of Africa, a Pan-African organization focused on promoting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and regional integration.
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dates: May 5 to 7, 2026
Event website: https://luma.com/sh3p7byj
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