UK AFRICA TRADE EXPO
Schedule
Fri Oct 24 2025 at 09:00 am to 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Kensington Conference and Event Centre | London, EN

About this Event
Welcome to the UK AFRICA TRADE EXPO!
Join us at the Kensington Conference and Event Centre for a day filled with networking, business opportunities, and cultural exchange. This event is your chance to connect with industry leaders, explore new markets, and discover the potential of trade between the UK and Africa.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your business horizons and forge valuable partnerships. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, the UK AFRICA TRADE EXPO has something for everyone.
Come and be a part of this dynamic event that celebrates the vibrant trade relationship between the UK and Africa.
See you there!










Agenda
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION/Coffee, Tea etc
Info: • Guest check-in
• Welcome refreshments
• Networking warm-up in the Exhibition Hall
đź•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Hall Opens - Guests take their seats
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
SEEDS OF DIPLOMACY: POWERING AFRICA'S AGRI- FUTURE
Info: • High-Level Dialogue: Bringing together government officials, embassy representatives, and diplomats with Africa’s leading agriculture executives.
• Strategic Expansion: Exploring opportunities to scale Africa’s agricultural sector across key markets, from smallholder farms to large-scale agribusinesses.
• Financing Growth: Addressing the critical need for funding and investment models that support sustainable agricultural development.
• Trade & Policy Bridges: Strengthening diplomatic and trade relationships to unlock export potential and cross-border partnerships
• Innovation in Agriculture: Showcasing technological solutions and modern farming practices that can boost yields and food security.
• Impact Vision: Positioning agriculture as the backbone of Africa’s economic growth and a catalyst for regional and global trade.
đź•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE: 3 MINUTES TO WIN (Takes place at the end of segment #1)
Info: • 3 African businesses pitch LIVE to an audience with a secret potential investor
• Real connections
đź•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
LUNCH + EXHIBITION WALKTHROUGH
Info: • Light Lunch and Finger Food
• Visit Exhibition Area
• Sector-specific B2B Matchmaking Introductions and Discussions
đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
WOMEN WHO MOVE MARKETS - CELEBRATING WOMEN SHAPING FINANCE| TRADE |ENTERPRISE.
Info: • Spotlight on Leadership: Celebrating women in power who are shaping trade, policy, and enterprise across Africa and the UK.
• Breaking Barriers: Showcasing women leaders who are redefining influence in finance, business, and governance.
• Gender & Growth: Exploring the role of women-led initiatives in driving sustainable economic expansion.
• Voices of Change: Inspiring insights from trailblazers championing women’s rights, inclusion, and empowerment.
• Future Legacy: Positioning women as a force for transformation in markets, communities, and diplomacy.
đź•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
SHORT BREAK
Info: • Tea, Coffee and Biscuits Break.
đź•‘: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
BEYOND BORDERS: AI & SPACE FRONTIERS - UNLOCKING AFRICA'S ROLE IN FRONTIER
Info: • Frontier Economies: Uniting AI pioneers and space investors to explore Africa’s role in the global innovation race.
• AI for Impact: Highlighting artificial intelligence applications that can transform finance, agriculture, and trade.
• Africa in Orbit: Exploring the continent’s growing participation in space exploration, development, and satellite technology.
• Investment Horizons: Identifying opportunities for funding in AI and space to drive long-term growth and resilience.
• Infinite Possibilities: Demonstrating how emerging technologies can position Africa as a global leader in the next frontier economy.
đź•‘: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
CLOSING REMARKS: The Vision for 2026 and beyond. THANK YOU!!!
Info: • “Advancing Humanity in Africa… Together”
• Multisector reflections
• Call to action
đź•‘: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION
Info: • Wine & canapé service
• Afrobeat music
• Private deal meetings + media interviews
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
⚠️ Please note: Agenda is subject to change based on speaker availability
Info: ⚠️ The agenda is subject to change based on speaker availability and program adjustments. The final schedule will be confirmed closer to the event date. There are 3 segments throughout the day: ⚠️Agric - Future, ⚠️Celebrating Women and ⚠️AI/Space Investment. Each segment will have its own specific audience. ⚠️
Where is it happening?
Kensington Conference and Event Centre, Hornton Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 10.00 to GBP 500.00
