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EAC-EU Trade, Competitiveness & Investment Summit

February 1st - 4th 2027 Kampala, Uganda Save the Date

Why Should You Attend?

Get in front of European investors and buyers

Meet investors in the leather, packaging and horticulture value chains

Get ahead of the market

Learn what European markets want straight to the buyers

Buid long-lasting partnerships

Dedicated and facilitated networking sessions to ensure sustainability

Walk away investment-ready

Attend sessions to learn about practical investment tools and financing pathways

The EAC-EU Trade, Competitiveness & Investment Summit 2027 will bring together East African businesses, European investors, financiers, technology providers, business associations and public sector partners to explore trade, investment and strategic partnership opportunities.

The Summit will focus on three priority value chains with strong potential for growth, value addition and EU-EAC commercial partnerships:

Leather

Packaging

Horticulture

Across four days, the Summit will feature high-level policy dialogue, sector-focused investment sessions, business matchmaking, networking opportunities and market insights designed to generate practical commercial value for participants.

Registration for SMEs is Now Open

Are you an East African SME operating in leather, packaging or horticulture?

If your business is looking to access investment, build partnerships, connect with buyers, or better understand EU market opportunities, we invite you to register your interest to participate in the Summit.

Spaces for SME participation are limited, and registration will support the selection and preparation of businesses for upcoming Summit opportunities.

For Investors, Financiers, Technology Providers and Other Participants

More details on participation opportunities for European investors, financiers, technology providers, business associations, trade promotion organisations, development partners and other categories of participants will be shared soon.

Please check this page regularly for updates on registration, speakers, programme details and participation opportunities.

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