ACABEX 2026

Positioned at the intersection of diplomacy and trade, ACABEX is not a conference, it is a deal-making platform.
About this Event

ACABEX 2026 – AGENDA

Conference Program

DAY 1 — Monday, June 29, 2026

9:00 – 9:30 - Welcoming

Investment Gateways & Strategic Sectors

9:30 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony

• Welcome Address — Kazir Coulibaly, CEO, NEXTVIA INC.
• Remarks — MLA Eric Bouchard
• Remarks — Minister Muhammad Yaseen
• Official Opening of ACABEX & BixExpo

10:10 – 10:30
Conference I
Invest Canada & Alberta: North America's Gateway for Global Expansion

10:30 – 10:45
Coffee Break • Networking • Expo

10:50 – 11:10
Conference II
Invest in Africa: The Next Frontier for Sustainable & Inclusive Growth

11:15 – 12:00
Panel I
Oil & Gas, LNG & Energy Security: Building Trilateral Value Chains between Africa, Canada and Asia

12:00 – 13:30
Networking Lunch

13:45 – 14:30
Panel II
Agriculture & Agri-Food Value Chains: From Farm to Global Markets

14:45 – 15:30
Panel III
Women Leading Across Continents: From Influence to Infrastructure

15:30 – 16:00
Structured B2B • B2G • G2G Meetings

16:00 – End of the Day 1

DAY 2 — Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Government Leadership, Partnerships & Outcomes

9:30 – 10:15
Panel IV
The Trilateral Edge: How Africa, Canada, and Asia Can Co-Create Smart Cities, Future-Proof Talent, and Green Jobs

10:15 – 10:30
Coffee Break

10:35 – 11:10
Panel V
Economic Diplomacy in Action: Government Leadership as a Catalyst for Growth

11:25 – 12:25
Executive Capacity Building

12:30 – 1:30
Networking Lunch

Wrap-Up & Outcomes

1:30 – 2:30

• Key Takeaways by Sector
• Announcement of Strategic Partnerships
• Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
• Post-ACABEX Roadmap

2:30 – 3:00

Closing Ceremony

ACABEX DESCRIPTION

The Africa–Canada–Asia Business Exchange (ACABEX) 2026 is a high-level, week-long international business forum designed to connect three of the world’s most dynamic and complementary regions. ACABEX will convene government leaders, CEOs, investors, development institutions, and innovators to accelerate trade, investment, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships.

Positioned at the intersection of diplomacy and commerce, ACABEX is not a conference, it is a deal-making platform. The event combines policy dialogue, executive training, structured B2B/B2G/G2G meetings, sector-focused exhibitions, and curated site visits to deliver measurable economic outcomes for participants and partners.

1. Strategic Focus Areas

ACABEX 2026 is structured around three high-impact economic pillars, aligned with global demand, sustainable development, and investor appetite.

1.1 Mining & Energy Opportunities

· Oil & Gas value chains

· Renewable energy and clean power solutions

· Critical minerals and mining development

Value Proposition: Secure resource partnerships, technology transfer, ESG-aligned investments, and long-term supply agreements.

1.2 Agriculture & Agri-Food Opportunities

· Agricultural innovation and agri-tech

· Sustainable food systems

· International trade and food security

Value Proposition: Market access, processing and value-add investments, export partnerships, and food resilience strategies.

1.3 Infrastructure, Technology & Education

· Smart cities and urban infrastructure

· Digital connectivity and AI

· Education, skills development, and research collaboration

Value Proposition: Infrastructure financing, PPPs, technology deployment, and talent mobility.

2. Program Structure: Seven Days of Impact

ACABEX 2026 delivers a balanced blend of strategic dialogue, commercial engagement, and experiential learning.

1. Panels & Keynotes
   High-level insights from ministers, global executives, investors, and industry experts.
2. Corporate Leadership Workshop
   Executive training on corporate diplomacy, strategic leadership, negotiation, and cross-cultural deal-making.
3. BIZEXPO
   A tri-continental exhibition showcasing companies, projects, technologies, and investment-ready opportunities.
4. B2B, B2G & G2G Meetings
   Curated matchmaking sessions designed to convert conversations into transactions.

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION - July 2nd to July 5th

1. Site Tours & Corporate Visits
   Direct exposure to Alberta’s energy facilities, innovation hubs, universities, and industrial assets.
2. Alberta Tourism & Cultural Experience
   Canada Day celebrations, Calgary Stampede, and Banff National Park excursions.

3. Target Participants

· Government officials, policy-makers, and trade missions

· Investors, financial institutions, and development funds

· CEOs, founders, and senior executives

· Chambers of commerce and business associations

· Universities, research institutions, and innovation hubs

· Diaspora leaders and cross-border entrepreneurs