Organisers of the 2026 edition of African Marketplace 2026 have said the platform will continue to connect Afro-Caribbean excellence with global opportunities as preparations intensify for the event scheduled to hold in Dubai in October 2026.
According to a statement, the three-day event will take place from 10 to 12 October 2026 at the Conrad Hotel Dubai, following what organisers described as the successful debut edition in 2025.
The organisers said the event will bring together products, creatives, innovators and businesses from Africa and the Caribbean with global buyers, investors, policymakers, distributors and cultural enthusiasts.
The statement described African Marketplace as a pan-continental trade and cultural platform created to spotlight export-ready brands, small and medium-scale enterprises, and innovators from Africa and the Caribbean.
It added that the platform seeks to help participants scale internationally, attract investment and achieve global relevance.
