3rd FLIP Expo 2026 Opens Registration in Tanzania

Africa’s food, dairy, livestock, and poultry sector is on an unmistakable growth curve, and investors are taking notice. The African Development Bank projects that the continent’s food and agriculture market will surge from $280 billion today to a staggering $1 trillion per year by 2030. Meanwhile, Africa’s poultry feed market alone is set to grow from $14.48 billion in 2025 to $17.45 billion by 2030, driven by rising urbanisation, growing household wealth, and the continent-wide African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Against this backdrop, organizers are rolling out the 3rd edition of the Future Food, Livestock and Poultry Expo (FLIP), scheduled for 2nd and 3rd September 2026 in Tanzania, co-located with the Africa Agri Expo (AAE). For companies eyeing entry or expansion into East Africa’s booming agribusiness space, this two-day gathering is shaping up to be a key date on the calendar. Registration for the event is officially open now.

Why This Moment Matters for Agribusiness

First, it’s worth understanding the scale of opportunity driving this expo forward. According to the World Economic Forum, unlocking Africa’s food economy could be transformative not just for the continent, but for global food security as a whole. As the sector races toward a trillion-dollar valuation, new and established companies alike are being urged to position themselves early, rather than waiting for the market to mature around them.

Consequently, FLIP has grown beyond a typical trade show. Organizers describe it as a growth accelerator platform, one built specifically to drive business expansion through networking and collaboration rather than passive exhibition alone.

What to Expect at FLIP 2026

So, what exactly will attendees find on the ground? The expo will showcase innovations across a wide spectrum of the food and livestock value chain, including:

• Animal feed and nutrition
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health
• Breeding and genetics
• Milking and dairy processing equipment
• Poultry and livestock housing systems
• Farm management software and IoT
• Food processing and packaging machinery
• Waste management and biogas solutions
• Cold chain and refrigeration
• Agricultural machinery and equipment

Given this breadth, the event is designed to appeal to exhibitors and buyers spanning the entire agri-food ecosystem, not just niche segments of it.

A Co-Located Advantage

Notably, FLIP 2026 will run alongside the Africa Agri Expo (AAE), one of the continent’s most established agriculture trade platforms. Previous editions of AAE and FLIP have drawn thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors from across dozens of countries, with past attendees praising the strength of the networking opportunities and the quality of the government and industry engagement on offer. As a result, co-location gives exhibitors access to a broader, cross-sector audience in a single trip.

Who Should Attend

Ultimately, FLIP 2026 is built for companies looking to expand their footprint in East Africa’s food, dairy, livestock, and poultry markets. Whether you’re an agritech startup, an established multinational, or a supplier of cost-effective farming solutions, the expo offers a direct line to distributors, government stakeholders, and buyers actively shaping the region’s agribusiness landscape.

Additionally, with AfCFTA continuing to lower barriers to intra-African trade, exhibitors that establish a presence now stand to benefit as the wider market accelerates toward its projected trillion-dollar future.

How to Register

Companies interested in showcasing their food, dairy, livestock, or poultry technology are encouraged to register for the 3rd FLIP 2026 Tanzania through the official event website. Given the scale of growth projected for the sector, organizers note that early registration offers the best opportunity to secure prime exhibition space and maximize visibility ahead of the event

Disclaimer Africa Agricultural Network (AAN) is committed to informing and empowering agricultural communities across Africa as per our mandate. This article is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are advised to verify all event details, registration requirements, and deadlines directly with the FLIP and AAE organizing bodies before making any travel or participation plans.