Summit

Driving Africa’s Industrial Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration

Join us at the AFRICA CONNECT: MSIs Growth Summit – Tanzania 2026 (AFRICON 2026), a pivotal event designed to foster trade, industry, and investment synergies within the micro and small industries (MSI) sector. Held from May 5-7, 2026, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the symposium is themed “Unlocking Potential: Driving Sustainable Growth through Indo-Tanzanian and African MSI Collaboration” with the motto “Connect and Network.”

About the Summit

AFRICON 2026 is a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange between Tanzanian, African, and Indian MSIs, business leaders, policymakers, and experts. Recognizing India's advanced MSI sector, the summit leverages its expertise to support the growth and development of similar industries in Tanzania and across Africa. The event facilitates networking opportunities, enabling participants to explore potential partnerships, joint ventures, and technology transfers.

AFRICON ACTIVITIES

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High-level policy & investment dialogues

Strategic conversations between policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to shape enabling environments for trade and investment.

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Pan-African Women Leadership Dialogue

A high-level engagement of women leaders examining their role in shaping Africa’s future and advancing a unified continental agenda.

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Sector-focused panel discussions

Targeted discussions highlighting opportunities, challenges, and innovations across Africa’s priority economic sectors.

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Exhibition of African products & projects

A curated platform to display bankable African products, projects, and investment-ready opportunities.

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Structured networking & B2B matchmaking

Facilitated meetings designed to connect businesses, investors, and partners for concrete collaboration and deal-making.

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Direct engagement with policymakers

Exclusive access to government and institutional leaders to support informed decision-making and partnerships.

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Business & cultural visits

On-site visits offering practical insight into Tanzania’s business environment and rich cultural heritage.

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Awards Gala Dinner

A prestigious evening celebrating excellence through the Future is Female, Men Champions & Honorary Awards.

Summit Main Sectors

The Africon MSIs Summit 2026 will spotlight high-potential industry sectors ripe for scalable growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships between Tanzania, India, and broader global markets: