Africa-Canada Bilateral Business & Investment Summit 2026

Theme: Building Bridges for Shared Prosperity
Host: Africa-Canada Impact Exchange Inc. (ACIE)
Location: City of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Date: September 2026

The Africa-Canada Bilateral Business & Investment Summit 2026 is a landmark initiative by Africa-Canada Impact Exchange Inc. (ACIE) to promote trade, investment, and sustainable partnerships between Africa and Canada.

Hosted in the City of Surrey, one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most diverse cities, the summit will showcase Surrey’s innovation ecosystem and strategic position as a gateway to international business opportunities.

This event seeks to position Surrey as a global hub for business development, trade facilitation, and investment promotion by bringing together leaders from government, industry, finance, and entrepreneurship across both continents.

Summit Objectives

1. Promote Bilateral Trade & Investment – Strengthen Africa-Canada economic ties through business dialogues, trade fairs, and B2B matchmaking.
2. Facilitate Partnerships & Cooperation – Connect African enterprises with Canadian investors, organizations, and institutions for joint ventures and knowledge exchange.
3. Showcase Opportunities in Emerging Markets – Highlight high-impact investment prospects across Africa’s rapidly growing sectors: energy, agriculture, ICT, real estate, manufacturing, and green innovation.
4. Empower SMEs & Entrepreneurs – Provide a platform for small and medium-sized businesses to explore financing, training, and export pathways.
5. Promote Surrey as a Global Business Gateway – Leverage the summit to attract international delegations, investors, and trade missions to the City of Surrey.

Who Should Attend

• Heads of Government & Policy Makers
• Canadian and African Business Owners
• Chambers of Commerce & Trade Associations
• Investors, Venture Capitalists & Financial Institutions
• Industry Leaders and Corporate Executives
• Start-ups, SMEs, and Export-Oriented Businesses
• Academia, Think Tanks, and Research Institutions
• Development Partners and International Organizations

Key Features

• Ministerial & CEO Roundtables – Policy and trade discussions to strengthen bilateral frameworks.
• B2B Networking Sessions – Direct meetings between Canadian and African entrepreneurs and investors.
• Investment Showcases & Exhibitions – Presentations of viable projects, innovations, and partnership opportunities.
• Sector-Focused Panels – Deep dives into Energy, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Technology, and the Green Economy.
• Cultural & Networking Gala – Celebrating unity, diversity, and shared prosperity through art, culture, and cuisine.

Expected Outcomes

• Signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and investment partnerships.
• Launch of the Africa-Canada Trade & Cooperation Desk under ACIE.
• Strengthened institutional and governmental linkages.
• Enhanced visibility of Surrey as a preferred destination for global business and investment.
• Publication of the Africa-Canada Business Opportunities Report 2026.

Why Surrey, British Columbia

Strategically located in the Metro Vancouver region, Surrey stands as one of Canada’s most business-friendly cities, offering a multicultural environment, robust infrastructure, and access to global markets.

Its innovation-driven economy and supportive ecosystem for international collaboration make it the ideal venue to host this high-profile bilateral summit.