Forum Program

Kigali CBFF — August 9–11, 2026

An avant-première day of site visits and discoveries (August 9), followed by two intensive days of high-level policy dialogue, deal room matchmaking, and bilateral negotiations (August 10–11).

Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Dates
August 9 – 11, 2026
Core Objective
Mobilize financing, trade opportunities and international partnerships for African SMEs

AVANT-PREMIÈRESunday, August 9, 2026

Site Visits & Discoveries — Kigali as Africa's Innovation Capital

09:00–09:30

Welcome & Registration

  • Arrival of participants
  • Welcome package & forum briefing
09:30–12:30

Site Visits — Kigali Innovation & Business District

  • Guided tours of key Rwandan enterprises and innovation hubs
  • Showcasing Rwanda's business environment and investment climate
  • Meetings with local entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders
12:30–14:00

Networking Lunch

14:00–16:30

Discovery Sessions — Rwanda's Financial & Digital Ecosystem

  • Overview of Rwanda's financial sector landscape
  • Introduction to the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC)
  • Digital infrastructure and mobile money ecosystem deep-dive
16:30–17:30

Briefing — Forum Structure & Deal Room Preparation

  • Overview of the 2-day forum agenda
  • Deal Room matchmaking process explained
  • SME pitch preparation guidance
19:00–21:00

Welcome Reception & Networking Dinner

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