Harare is set to host the prestigious Canada-Africa Business Conference this October, marking a significant event aimed at boosting trade and investment between Canada and Africa. Organized by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the two-day conference is scheduled for October 15-16 in the Zimbabwean capital and is expected to bring together leading decision-makers from Africa and Canada for networking and information-sharing.
The Canada-Africa Business Conference has a rich history of fostering economic ties, with the most recent one held in Nairobi, Kenya, in February hailed as a ‘great success’ in Canada’s Parliament. This was followed by the inaugural Canada-US Forum for African Partnerships in Washington, DC, in May.
The upcoming conference in Zimbabwe will focus on key sectors such as energy, mining, information technology, and education. Additionally, the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency has indicated that the country would use the conference to promote its tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors as key opportunities.
This conference is expected to further strengthen Canada-Africa economic relations and explore new avenues for collaboration. The inclusion of top industry leaders and policymakers underscores the event’s importance in shaping future economic partnerships between the two regions.
The event’s organizers anticipate that the conference will serve as a catalyst for new business ventures and investment opportunities, thereby fostering sustainable economic growth and development in both Canada and Africa. The emphasis on key sectors and the presence of influential stakeholders highlight the potential for meaningful engagements and strategic alliances that could drive economic progress in the participating countries.
As Zimbabwe prepares to host this high-profile event, the focus remains on leveraging the conference to showcase the country’s potential and attract significant foreign investment, contributing to its economic advancement and development goals.
