Angola-EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum

Phase I – Online (six weeks prior to the main event, 16 March to 4 May 2026)

A key innovation of this Forum is its two phased structure.

The first phase will feature online briefings and virtual matchmaking and meetings, including practical sessions for Angolan companies on trading with Europe and for European companies to better understand Angola’s business environment, regulatory framework, and market opportunities and challenges. It will allow businesses and institutions to identify partners and initiate discussions in advance, so that the in-person sessions in Angola (Phase II) will be more targeted, productive, and impactful.

Phase I highlights

• Export readiness and EU market access, including regulatory requirements, standards, and value-chain integration opportunities
• Online briefings on priority sectors and investment conditions in Angola
• Virtual B2B matchmaking to initiate partnerships ahead of the Forum

Phase II – In person (Luanda, 5-6 May 2026)

Phase II will take place over two days in Luanda. It will bring together leaders, investors, and businesses from Angola, neighbouring corridor countries, and the EU.

Phase II highlights

• High-level dialogue with public and private decision-makers
• Targeted B2B and matchmaking focused on bankable projects
• Project showcases and financing pathways in priority sectors

Why participate?

For companies and investors

• Access concrete investment opportunities and partner directly with Angolan and European companies already established along the Lobito Corridor.
• Prepare for EU market access, export requirements, and value-chain integration
• Be informed about the regulatory framework from public institutions and companies’ experiences in Angola
• Engage with possible investors and international development partners
• Take part in targeted discussions that move beyond networking to deal-making

For institutions and partners

• Support project pipeline development and investment readiness
• Engage directly with businesses active in priority corridor sectors
• Strengthen Angola–EU economic cooperation through practical, results-oriented dialogue
• Contribute to sustainable, corridor-based growth and regional integration

Through sector-focused discussions, matchmaking, project showcases, and field visits, the Forum will create a true corridor of opportunity — linking markets, mobilising investment, and building lasting partnerships for sustainable growth.

The Forum contributes to the shared ambition of strengthening sustainable, high-impact connectivity along the Lobito Corridor, supporting resilient value chains, regional integration, and responsible investment in line with Angola–EU cooperation priorities and the broader Global Gateway approach.

Subsequent EUMS/AIPEX (tbc) field visits to Benguela and Huambo (7-8 May 2026)

Highlights

• Field visits along the Lobito Corridor, connecting investors directly with opportunities on the ground
• Direct engagement with provincial authorities and local project promoters
• Site visits to priority infrastructure, logistics and agro-industrial projects
• Showcasing EU-supported initiatives and Team Europe investments in the regions
• Focus on value chains with high export and industrialisation potential
• Practical follow-up to Business Forum discussions, enabling concrete next steps
• Facilitated dialogue on regulatory frameworks and investment incentives at provincial level
• Networking moments with regional business associations
• Opportunity to assess operational conditions first-hand