Introduction

Organized on the margins of the India–Africa Summit, the India–Africa Business Dialogue & Exhibition, scheduled from 29 to 30 May 2026 in New Delhi, serves as a strategic platform aimed at transforming the strong political relations between India and African countries into concrete economic and commercial partnerships.

In the context of growing South–South cooperation and increasing global economic transformation, the event seeks to strengthen trade, investment, industrialization, and technology transfer between India and Africa. Bringing together policymakers, business leaders, investors, financial institutions, startups, MSMEs, and development partners, the Dialogue & Exhibition will foster sustainable economic growth, regional integration, and innovation-driven collaboration across key sectors of mutual interest.

The event also reflects the shared commitment of India and Africa to promote resilient economies, sustainable development, digital transformation, infrastructure connectivity, and inclusive prosperity.

About the India–Africa Business Dialogue & Exhibition

The India–Africa Business Dialogue & Exhibition is a high-level economic and business engagement platform designed to deepen commercial cooperation between India and African countries. Through plenary discussions, thematic sessions, B2B and B2G meetings, investment forums, and exhibitions, the event will showcase business opportunities, facilitate strategic partnerships, and encourage long-term investments across Africa and India.

The Dialogue & Exhibition aims to bridge public and private sector actors while supporting industrial partnerships, market integration, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It also seeks to promote collaboration in emerging sectors such as renewable energy, fintech, artificial intelligence, digital services, and critical minerals.

Objectives

To achieve these ambitions and strengthen long-term economic cooperation between India and Africa, the objectives of the India–Africa Business Dialogue & Exhibition are as follows:

• Strengthen India–Africa economic and trade cooperation.
• Promote investment opportunities and industrial partnerships.
• Facilitate technology transfer and innovation exchange.
• Enhance regional and continental value chains.
• Support MSMEs and startup collaboration between India and Africa.
• Encourage sustainable and resilient economic growth.
• Foster partnerships in strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and digital technologies.
• Provide a platform for dialogue between governments, investors, and the private sector.
• Advance inclusive development through education, skills, gender inclusion, and healthcare cooperation.

Main Areas of the Exhibition

Climate Action, Sustainability & Resilient Growth

• Agriculture & Food Processing
• Blue Economy
• Mining

Connectivity & Infrastructure Integration

• Infrastructure Development
• Power & Energy (including Renewable Energy)
• Mobility, Transport & Logistics

Digital Innovation & Services

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & ICT
• Banking & Financial Services (Fintech)
• Media & Entertainment

Industrial Development & Enterprise Partnerships

• Manufacturing & Industrialisation
• MSME Collaboration
• Trade & Market Integration

Human Capital & Inclusion

• Education & Skills Development
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Gender & Inclusion

Strategic Cooperation

• Defence & Maritime Security
• Critical Minerals

Expected Outcomes

• Increased trade and investment partnerships between India and African countries.
• Signing of business agreements, MoUs, and strategic partnerships.
• Enhanced collaboration between governments and private sector stakeholders.
• Expansion of investment opportunities across priority sectors.
• Strengthened MSME and startup ecosystems.
• Promotion of sustainable industrialisation and technology-driven growth.
• Improved cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, digital transformation, and healthcare.
• Greater integration of African and Indian markets and value chains.
• Development of long-term strategic economic cooperation frameworks.

Participants

The India-Africa Dialogue and Exhibition will bring together more than 500 participants. To register online, please click on the link below :

https://cam.mycii.in/ORNew/Registration.html?EventId=E000074489&PT=1