8 - 10 November, 2026
Official Programme
8 – 10 November 2026 · Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania
The Program is continuously being updated. Keep it here for the latest version.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Opening & Exhibition
Morning
Registration & Fun Run
Collect your badge and materials, get oriented, and meet other early arrivals. The fun run is optional a relaxed way to see the venue before the programme ramps up.
Late Morning
Grand Opening Ceremony
Join dignitaries, partners, and the organising team as we formally open HortiLogistica Africa and set the tone for three days of trade, learning, and connection.
Afternoon
Exhibition Floor Opens
Every hall is open walk the floor at your own pace, map who you want to see, and note follow-ups for B2B day.
Evening
African Vibe Event
Wind down after day one with music, food, and informal conversation an easy setting to turn introductions into relationships.
Monday, 9 November 2026
B2B & Conference
Morning
B2B Matchmaking Opens
Curated time slots and tables help serious buyers meet growers, exporters, and service providers efficiently less random walking, more intentional conversations.
Daytime
Trade Conference
Sessions stay practical: where demand is moving, what buyers expect, and how African producers can position for premium markets and long-term contracts.
Daytime
Exhibition Floor Open
See equipment, packaging, and cold-chain solutions in action the fastest way to compare suppliers and spot innovations relevant to your operation.
Afternoon
Industry Panel
Senior practitioners discuss what actually works from farm to port, with time for questions so you leave with ideas you can apply, not just headlines.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Investment & Closing
Morning
Investment Forum
Growth-stage ventures and scale-ups meet investors, banks, and development partners in a structured forum whether you are raising capital or looking for pipeline.
Late Morning
Final B2B Sessions
A final window to close conversations started earlier in the week, confirm samples or shipments, and agree clear next steps before travel.
Afternoon
Awards Ceremony
We celebrate excellence across horticulture and logistics inspiring stories and benchmarks that raise the bar for the whole sector.
Late Afternoon
Closing & 2027 Preview
A concise wrap-up of the week, thanks to partners and participants, and an early look at how we will build on this edition when we meet again in 2027.
A Taste of Africa
Come hungry. Authentic dishes slow-cooked in traditional clay pots from sizzling nyama choma to fragrant pilau served fresh from the culture's own pots across all three days.
Side Activities
Optional experiences throughout the event
HortiFun Run
Kick off the event on your feet an optional, casual run open to all delegates before the day's sessions begin. A fun way to meet people and take in the scenery at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge.
Agrotourism Excursions
Optional guided excursions to nearby farms and horticultural sites around Arusha a hands-on look at local growing practices alongside fellow delegates.
Camping Activities
For delegates who want to extend their stay closer to nature, optional camping activities are available at the venue grounds a relaxed way to unwind between sessions.
More programme activities will be added here as they are confirmed check back for updates.
Attending HortiLogistica Africa?
Register online and save: USD 20 for Tanzanian residents, USD 58 international — USD 30 and USD 70 at the door.