24-26 March 2026 | Addis Ababa
The Eastern Africa Association, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Ethiopia – United Kingdom and the Ethiopia Investment Commission, is hosting a trade and investor mission to Ethiopia during the InvestIn Ethiopia Conference.
Why Ethiopia
- GDP growth projected to be around 7-8% for 2026
- Inflation coming down from crisis levels (still high, but moderating)
- Foreign exchange reforms opening market access
- IMF programme is bringing multilateral credibility back
- Manufacturing picking up as regional supply chains shift
Where the Opportunities are
Agribusiness & Food Processing
Young population. Domestic demand is structural. Coffee, sesame, and horticulture export quality is improving, and the logistics sector
Energy
With the GERD now operational, Ethiopia is becoming East Africa’s power exporter.
Manufacturing & Industrial Parks
Tax breaks, duty-free zones, cheap labour. Textiles, leather, pharma, light manufacturing.
Fintech & Digital
With the entry of Safaricom and Vodafone, telecom competition is real now. Mobile money is taking off. Payment infrastructure is wide open for the right players.
Logistics
Port deals with Djibouti, possibly Somaliland. Railway expansion. New Airport construction well underway
Tourism
Massively underutilised. Historical sites, parks, culture – opportunities in Tourism Infrastructure
What You Get
Access. Ethiopia Investment Commission, Ethiopia business sector and sector ministers.
Timing. The margins of the Invest in Ethiopia Conference guarantee more opportunity to meet real businesses from across the region in the same place.
Intelligence. Curated group of serious businesses, Site visits to actual projects
Dates (24-26 March)
Day 1: Briefings with EAA, the Ethiopian and UK embassies, and the Investment Commission. Evening reception
Day 2: Invest in the Ethiopia Conference. Sector sessions. Industrial park visits.
Day 3: Private roundtable. One-on-one ministry meetings. Debrief.
The full agenda will be sent to registered participants by 15 February.
Businesses that are looking at high-growth African markets. exploring manufacturing opportunities, the banking sector, and payments. Agribusiness operators. Infrastructure developers. Service providers supporting Ethiopia deals. Funds with emerging markets mandates.
Register
Limited spaces.
Email: info@eaa-lon.co.uk
Include your name, organisation, sector interest, and any Ethiopia background.
Deadline: 28 February 2026