African Marketplace Returns to Dubai for Second Edition in October
African Marketplace (AMP) is set to make a highly anticipated return for its second edition from 10 to 12 October 2026 at the prestigious Conrad Hotel Dubai. Following the success of its landmark debut in 2025, the three-day event will once again bring together exceptional products, services, creatives, and innovators from Africa and the Caribbean.
The event will connect them with global buyers, investors, policymakers, distributors, and cultural enthusiasts in one of the world’s most strategically located trade hubs.
African Marketplace is a pan-continental trade and cultural platform dedicated to showcasing Africa’s and the Caribbean’s most export-ready brands, SMEs, and innovators. Its mission is to empower these entities to expand internationally, unlock investment opportunities, and attain global relevance. In 2026, the event will celebrate the vibrant heritage of Africa and the Caribbean alongside contemporary innovation across sectors such as fashion, furniture, art, cuisine, music, technology, wellness, and intellectual capital.
Speaking on the announcement, Ibukun Awosika, Founder of African Marketplace and the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA), stated: “African Marketplace 2025 was proof of concept. What the world witnessed in Dubai was not potential, it was excellence in full expression.” She added, “For 2026, we are going even further. We are building on that foundation with greater scale, sharper commercial focus, and an even stronger declaration that Africa and the Caribbean are not waiting to be discovered. We are here. We are globally ready. And we are building our own tables. Dubai is where we invite the world to experience who we truly are.”
Through curated exhibitions, business networking, investment discussions, cultural showcases, and strategic alliances, African Marketplace continues to establish itself as a premier platform connecting Afro-Caribbean excellence with global opportunities. More than merely an exhibition, AMP functions as both a commercial gateway and a cultural hub—creating meaningful opportunities for trade, investment, collaboration, and cross-cultural exchange on a truly international scale.
As the platform expands year after year, AMP remains dedicated to developing a sustainable ecosystem where commerce, culture, innovation, and identity intersect.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Businesses, investors, partners, and attendees interested in participating in African Marketplace Dubai 2026 can learn more at: