Angola-EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum

Angola–EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum 2026 (Registration as of Februarty 16, 2026)

One Forum, Two Phases

The Lobito Corridor is booming! And Angola – as its main venue – is now in the international spotlight for investment and partnerships.

The Angola–EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum 2026 is a focused platform designed to accelerate this process in agriculture, agro-industry, and transport & logistics along one of Africa’s trade routes with biggest potential of development.

Building on the experience of the 2023 Forum, the 2026 edition will concentrate on these priority sectors with a clear objective: turning dialogue into concrete projects and mobilising financing.

Phase I – Online (six weeks prior to the main event, 16th March to 4th May 2026)

A key innovation of this Forum is its two phased structure.

The first phase will feature online briefings and virtual matchmaking and meetings, including practical sessions for Angolan companies on trading with Europe and for European companies to better understand Angola’s business environment, regulatory framework, and market opportunities and challenges. It will allow businesses and institutions to identify partners and initiate discussions in advance, so that the in-person sessions in Angola (Phase II) will be more targeted, productive, and impactful.

Phase I highlights

• Export readiness and EU market access, including regulatory requirements, standards, and value-chain integration opportunities
• Online briefings on priority sectors and investment conditions in Angola
• Virtual B2B matchmaking to initiate partnerships ahead of the Forum

Phase II – In person (Angola, 5th-7th May 2026)

Phase II will take place over three days — two days in Luanda, possibly followed by parallel field visits to the Lobito Corridor region, with dedicated sessions in Benguela and Huambo. The Forum will bring together leaders, investors, and businesses from Angola, neighbouring corridor countries, and Europe.

Phase II highlights

• High-level dialogue with public and private decision-makers
• Targeted B2B and matchmaking focused on bankable projects
• Project showcases and financing pathways in priority sectors
• Field visits along the Lobito Corridor, connecting investors directly with opportunities on the ground

Why participate?

For companies and investors

• Access concrete investment opportunities and partner directly with Angolan and European companies already established along the Lobito Corridor.
• Prepare for EU market access, export requirements, and value-chain integration
• Be informed about the regulatory framework from public institutions and companies’ experiences in Angola
• Engage with possible investors and international development partners
• Take part in targeted discussions that move beyond networking to deal-making

For institutions and partners

• Support project pipeline development and investment readiness
• Engage directly with businesses active in priority corridor sectors
• Strengthen Angola–EU economic cooperation through practical, results-oriented dialogue
• Contribute to sustainable, corridor-based growth and regional integration

Through sector-focused discussions, matchmaking, project showcases, and field visits, the Forum will create a true corridor of opportunity — linking markets, mobilising investment, and building lasting partnerships for sustainable growth.

The Forum contributes to the shared ambition of strengthening sustainable, high-impact connectivity along the Lobito Corridor, supporting resilient value chains, regional integration, and responsible investment in line with Angola–EU cooperation priorities and the broader Global Gateway approach.