Kenya Extends a Warm Welcome to the World Potato Congress 2026.(Image credit: WPC2026)

It is with great pride and genuine warmth that Kenya opens its doors to welcome you to the World Potato Congress 2026.

Hosting this respected global gathering is a special moment for the country, made even more meaningful as it marks the first time the Congress is taking place in East Africa.

Kenya offers a striking setting for this important event, blending natural beauty with a rich cultural story. From the sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley to the snow capped heights of Mount Kenya, visitors are invited to experience a land that is as diverse as it is memorable. Beyond the scenery, it is the warmth of the people that truly defines the Kenyan experience.

The Congress comes at a time when the role of the potato continues to grow in importance across the world. It remains a vital crop that supports food security, strengthens economies, and sustains millions of livelihoods. As a country where agriculture plays a central role, Kenya looks forward to sharing its journey while learning from the ideas and experiences of others. This gathering presents a valuable chance to exchange knowledge and shape the future of the potato sector together.

While the sessions and discussions will be at the heart of the event, delegates are also encouraged to explore what Kenya has to offer. From remarkable wildlife in national parks to the rhythm of local traditions and the taste of authentic cuisine, there is much to discover beyond the conference halls.

Above all, this is an invitation to connect, collaborate, and build lasting partnerships. Kenya is ready to host you with open arms and ensure your visit is both rewarding and enjoyable.

Africa’s Organic Expo connects brands with buyers. (Image credit: CVLC Communication)

Cape Town is set to host one of Africa’s most important gatherings for the organic and natural products industry as the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 19 April 2026.

Now backed by Standard Bank Business and Commercial as headline sponsor, the event continues to strengthen its role as a key meeting place for businesses across the continent’s growing green economy.

Now in its third year in the city, the expo brings together producers, buyers and decision makers from across Africa. It reflects a wider shift towards healthier and more sustainable living, as both consumers and industries rethink how products are made and sourced. The addition of the Sustainable Hospitality Expo has further widened its reach, creating new links between organic brands and the hospitality sector. This growing connection highlights how sustainability is becoming a business priority rather than just a trend.

South Africa’s organic market is already valued at billions of rand, while demand for wellness products continues to rise steadily. At the same time, the hospitality sector is under pressure to adopt greener solutions, from guest amenities to energy and water use. The expo sits at the centre of these changes, giving exhibitors direct access to buyers who shape these markets. Over three days, brands can engage with retailers, distributors, and procurement leaders from hotels, lodges and short stay accommodation.

For many small businesses across Africa, the expo offers more than just visibility. It creates a practical route to growth. “The Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa is a commercial catalyst for the entire African natural products value chain,” says Warren Hickinbotham, co-founder of the expo.

“The majority of exhibitors are small and emerging businesses, from start-up skincare and haircare brands to family-run food producers and innovators in household and agricultural products. Recognising that these enterprises often struggle to reach buyers on their own, the expo has been built to lower barriers to entry and amplify their reach.”

Support from financial institutions and government programmes ensures that smaller brands can take part with reduced costs, helping them present themselves professionally and compete on a larger stage.

“This gives smaller brands a professional presence on the show floor, complete with exhibition infrastructure and support services. For many, the expo becomes the point at which a kitchen-table business turns into a fully-fledged commercial operation,” Hickinbotham explains.

“Beyond the three days at CTICC, every exhibitor is profiled on the Organic & Natural Products Portal for 12 months at no additional cost. This digital listing allows buyers who met a brand at the show - or heard about it afterwards - to locate, contact and trade with them long after the doors close, turning a single exhibition into a year-long sales and lead-generation opportunity.”

With strong interest already building, the 2026 edition is expected to further connect African businesses with real commercial opportunities and long term growth.

Where Africa's Agricultural Future Takes Shape: Agritec Africa 2026 Opens Tomorrow in Johannesburg. (Image credit: Agritech Africa)

Tomorrow, Johannesburg becomes the heartbeat of African agriculture. The 11th edition of Agritec Africa opens its doors at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 11 March 2026, running through to 13 March, and the scale of what is coming together is hard to ignore.

More than 200 companies from over 30 countries are setting up at the venue, bringing with them the kind of machinery, technology, and ideas that African farming urgently needs. From precision irrigation systems and high-yield seed varieties to greenhouse technologies, livestock solutions, and agro-processing equipment, the exhibition floor is a live picture of where global agriculture is heading and how Africa fits into that story.

The doors open each day at 10:00 AM, with the first two days running until 6:00 PM and the final day closing at 5:00 PM. Entry is free for all visitors, though online registration is compulsory before attending.

This is not simply a trade show. Agritec Africa draws a genuinely mixed crowd of progressive farmers, dairy and poultry producers, distributors, agribusiness professionals, policymakers, and agricultural scientists. Country pavilions representing the likes of China, India, Germany, and Turkey add an international dimension to proceedings, while dedicated conference sessions and seminars give attendees direct access to expert thinking on sustainability, technology adoption, and the future of food production.

Live machinery demonstrations bring the exhibition to life in a way that brochures never can, and structured business matchmaking sessions create real opportunities for companies and farmers to find partners, open new markets, and build lasting commercial relationships.

The backdrop to all of this matters. Agriculture employs roughly 65 per cent of Africa's workforce and contributes around 32 per cent to the continent's GDP. The sector carries enormous weight, and the pressure to modernise has never been greater.

Agritec Africa 2026 arrives at exactly the right moment, offering a platform where knowledge, investment, and ambition converge to shape what African agriculture looks like next.

4th Africa Food Systems Transformation in Accra, Africa. (Image credit: UN food system hub)

Africa will take another important step towards reshaping its food future as leaders, partners and institutions gather for the 4th Africa Food Systems Transformation Meeting in Accra, Ghana, on 4–5 May 2026.

The hybrid event will bring together National Food Systems Convenors and representatives from across the continent to review progress and strengthen action on national food systems pathways developed in recent years.

The meeting comes at a crucial moment following key regional developments such as CAADP Kampala in January 2025 and the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4). It aims to provide a practical, country driven space where governments and partners can assess what has worked, identify persistent challenges and coordinate stronger support for food systems transformation as the continent moves towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Organised by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub in partnership with the UN Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union Commission, AUDA NEPAD and other regional institutions, the gathering will bring together a wide range of voices. Participants will include government leaders, UN agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, youth networks, Indigenous Peoples’ groups, research institutions and private sector representatives. Their shared goal is to create stronger collaboration and deliver solutions that reflect Africa’s realities.

Since 2021, more than forty African countries have designed national pathways to transform their food systems. These strategies show a growing political commitment to improving nutrition, supporting livelihoods, strengthening climate resilience and driving economic growth. Yet the pace of implementation remains uneven. Fragmented governance, gaps in financing, climate shocks, conflict and limited investment in science, innovation and technology continue to slow progress.

Recent regional dialogues, including the 2024 Africa Food Systems Transformation Meeting and the 2025 regional gathering ahead of UNFSS+4, underlined the need to shift from planning to delivery. There is increasing recognition that stronger policy alignment, greater investment and locally driven solutions are essential. Women, young people, smallholder farmers and community organisations are expected to play a central role in this transition.

The Accra meeting will focus on sharing lessons between countries, strengthening partnerships and promoting scalable solutions through the Ecosystem of Support and the Hub’s flagship initiatives. Discussions will be guided by the six priority areas outlined in the UNFSS+4 Secretary General’s Call to Action, with the aim of accelerating meaningful food systems transformation across Africa in the years leading to 2030.