Friday, 4 December 2026
Saba Saba Grounds, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Detailed programme to be published
The Forum · 2026
The Forum
4–5 Desemba 2026 · Saba Saba Grounds, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The 2026 Forum
Kutoka Dira za Kitaifa hadi Minyororo ya Thamani ya Kikanda
Kuunganisha Korido, Mitaji na Masoko katika Kanda ya Maziwa Makuu
High-level government, business and institutional discussions, investment sessions and networking bring the corridor agenda into one programme — from ports and rail to capital and markets.
Ratiba
Two days. One regional agenda.
4–5 Desemba 2026 · Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds (Saba Saba)
Saturday, 5 December 2026
Saba Saba Grounds, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Detailed programme to be published
Wazungumzaji
Voices from across the corridors
Confirmed speakers will be announced here as the programme is finalised.
Serikali na Taasisi
Policy, regulation and regional cooperation
Ministers, government officials, regulators and regional institutions engage directly with investors, operators and industry.
- Ministers
- Government agencies
- Port authorities
- Railway operators
- Road and infrastructure authorities
- Regional institutions
- Development partners
- Diplomatic missions
Affaires et investissement
Investment missions, B2B and project showcases
The business track of the Forum: investment missions, B2B meetings, project presentations, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships — organised around the GLCF Deal Room.
Five core components
One Forum. Five ways to create regional value
A complete regional experience: policy, business, recognition and networking under one roof.
01
Le Forum
High-level government, business and institutional discussions on corridors, capital and markets.
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02
Affaires et investissement
Investment missions, B2B meetings, project presentations, investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
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03
Government & Policy
Ministers, government officials, regulators and regional institutions shaping the enabling environment.
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04
Tuzo za GLCF
Independent recognition of outstanding contributions to corridors, infrastructure, logistics, trade, innovation and regional development.
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05
Hafla Kuu
A premium closing and networking experience for leaders, investors and institutions.
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Who should attend
The people who move the region
GLCF is designed for those who shape policy, finance projects, run infrastructure and build businesses across the Great Lakes and East Africa.
Government & public institutions
- Governments
- Ministers
- Government agencies
- Regional institutions
- Development partners
- Diplomatic missions
Infrastructure & transport
- Port authorities
- Railway operators
- Road and infrastructure authorities
- Logistics companies
- Shipping companies
- Air transport
Finance & capital
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Development finance institutions
- Investment funds
- Private equity
- Infrastructure investors
- Investors
Industry & trade
- Mining companies
- Manufacturers
- Importers and exporters
- Trade associations
- Chambers of commerce
Innovation, climate & leadership
- Climate and resilience organizations
- Technology companies
- Startups
- Business leaders
- CEOs
Kuwa sehemu ya GLCF 2026
Kutoka Dira za Kitaifa hadi Minyororo ya Thamani ya Kikanda — 4–5 Desemba 2026, Saba Saba Grounds, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania