Africa Fruit Connect 2026

Grow Markets.
Build Trade.
Unlock Africa’s Fruit Economy.

The premier pan-African forum connecting fruit growers, exporters, investors, policymakers, and global buyers.

Africa Fruit Connect is Africa’s first dedicated fruit industry expo and conference — a landmark platform designed to strengthen the continent’s fruit sector and connect Africa to global markets.

The event brings together:

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Event Highlights

Africa Fruit Connect Conference

High-level discussions on trade, financing, climate resilience, standards & export readiness.

Africa Fruit Festival & Expo

Exhibitions, fruit tasting, chef competitions, and country pavilions

Investment & Innovation Pitch Arena

SMEs, startups & agripreneurs pitch to investors

Capacity-Building Masterclasses

Practical sessions on production, orchard management, value addition & certification

Field & Learning Visits

Practical sessions on production, orchard management, value addition & certification

Africa Fruit Connect Networking Gala

A premium evening for building partnerships and celebrating industry excellence.

Partners

Africa produces some of the world’s finest tropical and temperate fruits, yet contributes less than 5% of global exports.

Intra-African trade
Market linkages
Value addition

Standards & Quality compliance
Investment & Innovation across the sector

Africa Fruit Connect aligns with the AfCFTA vision of a more connected, competitive, and resilient fruit economy.

1st Africa Fruit Connect

Nairobi - KENYA

6th - 8th October 2026

1st Africa Fruit Connect

Nairobi - KENYA

6th - 8th October 2026