The Afaceri.ro Trade Mission to Uganda 2026 invites Romanian entrepreneurs, SME managers, and institutional representatives to engage directly with one of East Africa’s most stable and rapidly growing economies. Centered around Kampala, the nation's political and economic capital, the mission is designed as a focused, high-impact business experience, giving participants a direct entry point into the East African Community (EAC) marketplace.
The mission is anchored by the Uganda-EU Business Forum 2026 (20-21 October, Kampala), the premier platform for trade and investment between the European Union and Uganda. This flagship event brings together hundreds of international buyers, investors, policymakers, and private sector leaders. It offers structured B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions across key strategic sectors, including sustainable agriculture and agribusiness, renewable energy, infrastructure and logistics, digital technologies (ICT), and green manufacturing. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in high-level institutional dialogue, explore joint ventures, and tap into EU-supported investment frameworks aimed at accelerating Euro-African economic cooperation.
Alongside the forum, the trade mission includes targeted study visits and personalized business training sessions. Participants will navigate market entry considerations, regional trade regulations under the East African Community, investment incentives provided by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), and local business etiquette.
Together, these elements position the Afaceri.ro Trade Mission to Uganda 2026 as a strategic gateway into Sub-Saharan Africa, enabling Romanian companies to forge sustainable partnerships, diversify supply chains, and secure long-term international collaborations.
Who?
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders exploring East African markets
- Export managers and international trade specialists
- Agribusiness, energy, and infrastructure-driven companies
- Importers, exporters, or regional distributors
- Public administration officials and development stakeholders interested in Euro-African regional cooperation
- Procurement decision-makers and system integrators
Why?
- Develop business and institutional partnerships with Ugandan companies, EU delegates, and local government agencies
- Participate in structured B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions at the Uganda-EU Business Forum 2026
- Discover Uganda’s role as a regional gateway for trade, sustainable manufacturing, and agribusiness within the East African Community (EAC)
- Identify direct investment, trade, and collaboration opportunities backed by EU-Africa strategic frameworks
Benefits
- Direct access to verified partners, investors, and projects at the largest EU-Uganda commercial gathering of the year
- First-hand understanding of East Africa’s business climate, preferential trade policies, and investment incentives
- Premium networking with key public and private stakeholders in one of Africa's fastest-growing sub-regions
- An intensive, high-efficiency 4-day program optimizing professional development, corporate matching, and market immersion
AGENDA AFACERI.RO TRADE MISSION UGANDA 2026*
*The agenda might change due to objective reasons.
October 19th
Travel to Uganda
- Delegation gathers at the airport in Romania.
- International flight from Romania to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
- Evening arrival in Uganda, transfer to the hotel in Kampala, and check-in.
- Mission briefing and informal welcome drink – introduction to the delegation goals and the Uganda-EU Forum setup.
October 20th
Uganda-EU Business Forum (Day 1)
- Morning: Attendance at the opening ceremony and high-level plenary sessions of the Uganda-EU Business Forum 2026
- Participation in sector-specific panels (Agribusiness, Clean Energy, Infrastructure, and Digital Economy)
- Afternoon: Structured, pre-arranged B2B and B2G meetings at the forum’s matchmaking area
- Evening: Official forum networking reception with European and Ugandan delegates
October 21st
Uganda-EU Business Forum (Day 2)
- Morning: Continued exploration of the forum's exhibition floor and targeted business contacts
- Strategic networking with institutional agencies, development banks, and project developers
- Afternoon: Final round of B2B matching sessions and thematic workshops
- Evening: Afaceri.ro delegation dinner and collective debriefing on identified trade leads
October 22nd
Kampala & Departure
- Morning: Business training session - Doing Business in East Africa
- Midday: Targeted study visits to selected local companies or industrial hubs in the Kampala area (TBC)
- Afternoon: Brief Kampala city tour covering key cultural and economic landmarks (Independence Monument, local trading districts)
- Evening: Farewell dinner, check-out, and transfer to Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
- Night: Departure flight from Uganda to Romania (via hub)
October 23rd
Arrival in Romania
- Arrival in Romania
- End of the Afaceri.ro Trade Mission Uganda 2026
