The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to revolutionise intra-African trade, attract investment, and speed up industrialisation across the continent.
After the success of the 2025 edition, which received widespread positive feedback from participants, MillaSA is pleased to announce the 2026 AfCFTA Policy, Trade, and Investment Forum, focused on strengthening engagement on key issues such as customs harmonisation, rules of origin, digital trade, and gender inclusion.
This year’s forum will focus on policy alignment across SADC, direct engagement with AfCFTA institutions, and the active inclusion of women entrepreneurs in continental trade mechanisms. It will build on feedback from 2025 delegates who appreciated the quality of speakers and content, while also considering suggestions for increased visibility, better advertising, and wider African Union participation.
Benefits of attending
- Hear directly from AfCFTA and AU officials on priorities for 2026
- Gain insights into new rules of origin, customs harmonisation, and digital trade frameworks
- Learn from successful women-led businesses navigating cross-border trade
- Engage with SADC perspectives on policy coherence and trade logistics
- Discover new tools and platforms enabling compliance and investment facilitation
- Participate in B2B matchmaking and networking with African policymakers and businesses
- Influence dialogue on inclusive trade, investment and innovation under AfCFTA
