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Events

Events

ODIA convenes continental forums, leadership summits, trade exhibitions, and business travel missions to bridge the gap between African SMEs, executive leadership, and regional markets.

ODIA events and forums
Upcoming Events (Registration Open)

Upcoming Events (Registration Open)

March 2027 · Accra, Ghana (HQ of ODIA & AGV)

1st Pan-African Leadership Conference

Flagship Executive Summit

A major pan-African gathering bringing together all Executive Board Members from all 54 African countries of ODIA and AGV alongside 20 selected high-impact SMEs. Focuses on executive strategic alignment, cross-border industrial partnerships, and setting a pan-African development roadmap.

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Special registration portal for Executive Members, Delegates, and Invited SMEs.
December 2026 · Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Pan-African Trade Fair — Francophone Hub

Connecting SMEs, startups, and industrial actors across Francophone African markets to investors. Focus on agri-food processing, textiles, and local manufacturing showcases.

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Interactive registration form for exhibitors, attendees, and investors.
December 2026 · Accra, Ghana

Pan-African Trade Fair — Anglophone Hub

Bringing together African business leaders, tech innovators, and trade officials to leverage AfCFTA trading channels. Focus on digital trade tools, energy, and infrastructure.

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Interactive registration form for exhibitors, attendees, and investors.
Ongoing & In-Progress Events

Ongoing & In-Progress Events

Industrial Feasibility & Sectoral Consultation Roadshows (2026)

Current Phase: On-the-ground technical assessments, field surveys, and SME consultations across West and East Africa focusing on agri-food, textiles, and energy value chains. These sessions feed directly into our upcoming industrial park developments.

Past Events & Archive

Past Events & Archive

Past Events & Archive

Pan-African SME Pilot Consultation & Networking Summit (2025)

Overview: Initial gathering of African operators to assess market access requirements and trade barriers under the AfCFTA.

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