Showcase Your Brand. Connect with Regional Markets. Unlock New Opportunities.

The 19th COMESA Business Forum & Exhibition (CBF 2026) is set to bring together business leaders, investors, buyers, policymakers and trade delegations from across the COMESA region for three days of high-level business engagement in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Taking place from 19–21 October 2026 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), the Forum provides businesses with an opportunity to showcase their products and services, build strategic relationships and explore new markets across COMESA's 21 member states.

Organised under the COMESA business platform, the event creates a meeting point between the private sector, government institutions, regional stakeholders and international investors, with a strong focus on strengthening intra-regional trade and investment.

Why Exhibit at CBF 2026?

For participating businesses, the exhibition is more than an opportunity to display products. It provides a platform to engage directly with B2B decision-makers, potential buyers, distributors, investors and high-level trade delegations from across the region.

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to increase their regional brand visibility, establish new business connections, explore export and distribution opportunities, engage potential partners and gain greater insight into opportunities within COMESA markets.

The Forum is particularly relevant to businesses seeking to expand beyond their domestic market and build a stronger regional presence.

Zimbabwean Businesses on a Regional Stage

Hosting the 19th COMESA Business Forum & Exhibition in Harare provides Zimbabwean enterprises with an important opportunity to present locally produced goods, services and capabilities to a wider regional and international audience.

The event is supported by key trade and business institutions, including ZimTrade and the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), alongside COMESA and other stakeholders.

Businesses across manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, technology, financial services, tourism, mining, retail, leather and footwear, logistics and other sectors can use the platform to explore regional partnerships and market opportunities.

Event Details

Event: 19th COMESA Business Forum & Exhibition
Dates: 19–21 October 2026
Venue: Harare International Conference Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
Theme/Call: Showcase Your Brand!
Hashtag: #CBF2026

Exhibition spaces are limited, and businesses interested in participating are encouraged to secure their space ahead of the event.

For further information about the Forum and exhibition opportunities, visit COMESA Business Council