Your Complete 2026 Agriculture Events Calendar for Africa and Dubai
Plan your year with the definitive 2026 agriculture events calendar covering major expos, conferences, and trade shows across Africa and Dubai from January to December.
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The agriculture sectors of Africa and the Middle East are experiencing transformative growth, driven by technological innovation, climate-smart practices, and regional trade expansion. Whether you’re a farmer seeking the latest equipment, an agribusiness professional exploring partnerships, or a policymaker shaping the future of food security, this comprehensive agriculture events calendar highlights the year’s most important gatherings where innovation meets opportunity.
From Egypt’s strategic showcase in Cairo to Dubai’s record-breaking Gulfood expansion, and from Kenya’s agri-tech hub to Rwanda’s animal protein platform, 2026 offers unprecedented opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Below is your month-by-month guide to the major agriculture events shaping the continent’s future.
JANUARY 2026
January 17-19: 11th Agri Expo (Egypt)
Location: Cairo International Convention Centre, Nasr City, Cairo
Focus: Agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, fertilizers, pesticides, seeds, greenhouses, and agricultural technology
Egypt’s premier agricultural exhibition launches the year under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation and the Ministry of Environment. The event brings together over 350 local and international exhibitors with more than 25,000 buyers annually, featuring the largest international buyers delegation since inception with representatives from African and Middle Eastern countries.
January 19-20: PMFAI ICSCE – Agri Inputs Buyer-Seller Meet (UAE)
Location: Le Meridien Dubai, Dubai
Focus: Ag-chem, bio-pesticides, fertilizer sourcing, and agricultural inputs
This specialized buyer-seller meet connects agricultural input suppliers with distributors and end-users across the Middle East and Africa region. The event facilitates sourcing of crop protection chemicals, biological pesticides, and fertilizers critical to enhancing agricultural productivity in arid and semi-arid environments.
January 26-30: Gulfood 2026 (UAE)
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
Focus: Food and beverage sourcing, global food trade, logistics, fresh produce, and grocery retail
The 31st edition of the world’s largest annual food and beverage event makes history as the first exhibition to operate simultaneously across two major venues, marking a 100% expansion. With over 280,000 square meters of space completely sold out, the event hosts more than 8,500 exhibitors from 195 countries showcasing approximately 1.5 million products.
Dubai World Trade Centre features beverages, dairy, fats and oils, meat and poultry, power brands, seafood, and Gulfood Startups connecting 250+ investors and innovators. Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City anchors the World Food sector, expanded Rice, Pulses and Grains segments, alongside new Gulfood Fresh, Gulfood Logistics, and Gulfood Grocery Trade verticals. India serves as the Official Country Partner with over 600 exhibitors.
January 29-31: Agro & Poultry Africa 2026 (Tanzania)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Focus: Agro-tech, livestock, veterinary products, and poultry farming
Tanzania’s leading agricultural and poultry exhibition showcases technology, equipment, and services for crop production, animal husbandry, and veterinary care, serving the East African market with solutions tailored to regional farming systems.
FEBRUARY 2026
February 10-11: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference (Tanzania)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Focus: Fertilizer trade, agriculture logistics, and soil health management
This key gathering brings together fertilizer producers, traders, distributors, and agricultural stakeholders to discuss market dynamics, supply chain logistics, and innovations in fertilizer technology essential to improving soil fertility across Africa.
Learn more: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference (Tanzania)
February 11-12: 9th Africa Agri Expo (Kenya)
Location: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi
Focus: Farm machinery, fertilizers, irrigation systems, precision agriculture technology, and agribusiness networking
Endorsed by Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, this flagship East African event unites farmers, policymakers, and technology providers to explore advanced machinery, intelligent irrigation systems, and precision farming technologies. Visitors witness demonstrations of AI-driven predictive analytics for crop management, drones for pest and disease detection, and blockchain systems ensuring farm-to-fork transparency.
The event features exhibitions, strategic conferences, networking lounges, and panel discussions empowering stakeholders with market opportunities. Co-located with the 2nd Future Food Livestock and Poultry Expo showcasing animal feed, veterinary pharmaceuticals, breeding genetics, and dairy processing equipment.
February 27 – March 1: Harvest Money Expo 2026 (Uganda)
Location: Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala
Focus: Farming as a business, agribusiness training, agricultural inputs, and farmer empowerment
Organized by Vision Group in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, this annual showcase has grown into Uganda’s largest agriculture and agribusiness exhibition. The expo attracts over 40,000 visitors with millions following via television broadcasts, emphasizing farming as a profitable business through training sessions, master classes, and direct connections between farmers and input suppliers.
Learn More: Harvest Money Expo
MARCH 2026
March 11-13: Agritec Africa (South Africa)
Location: Johannesburg
Focus: Agricultural technology, dairy farming, and grain processing
The 11th edition covers innovations in agricultural technology, dairy production systems, and grain processing equipment tailored for Southern African farming operations, providing a comprehensive platform for technology transfer and business development.
Learn more: Agritec Africa (South Africa)
March 25-27: Africa FarmTech Expo (Zambia)
Location: Zambia (venue TBC)
Focus: Crop farming, poultry, dairy, livestock, aquaculture, and horticulture technology
The first of three Africa FarmTech Expo editions in 2026, this platform serves as one of the largest venues to discover ideas and technologies critical for the future growth of diverse agricultural sectors across Southern Africa.
Learn more: Africa FarmTech Expo (Zambia)
APRIL 2026
April 20-26: SIAM – Salon International de l’agriculture au Maroc (Morocco)
Location: Meknes
Focus: North African agriculture, Mediterranean farming practices, and climate adaptation
One of Africa’s largest agricultural shows, SIAM highlights innovations in North African agricultural production and Mediterranean farming practices adapted to address water scarcity and climate challenges facing the region.
Learn more: Salon International de l’agriculture au Maroc (Morocco)
April 22-24: FCA Africa Expo 2026 (Zambia)
Location: Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka
Focus: Agricultural innovation, agribusiness excellence, and Pan-African networking
This premier platform brings together agricultural innovators, service providers, and stakeholders from across the continent to showcase solutions, share knowledge, and forge partnerships advancing African agribusiness.
Learn more: FCA Africa Expo 2026 (Zambia)
MAY 2026
May 6-8: Africa FarmTech Expo (Zambia)
Location: Zambia
Focus: Agricultural technology and farm equipment.
Africa FARMTECH Expo Southern Africa is the trade show to meet, network and do business with international manufacturers and regional distributors of agricultural technologies; animal nutrition and health products; storage, milling and food processing equipment; ingredients and agrochemicals; and other supply chain solutions for your business.
Learn more:Africa FarmTech Expo (Zambia)
May 6-7: Food Security SummitX 2026 (2nd Edition)
Location: Dubai
Focus: This premier conference brings together startups, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to forge innovation, investment, and sustainability into real-world solutions for our food future.
Learn more: Food Security SummitX 2026 (2nd Edition)
May 8-10: 5th Agro & Poultry Africa 2026 (Uganda)
Location: Kampala
Focus: Farm equipment, food security solutions, and poultry farming
This focused exhibition emphasizes agricultural equipment and food security solutions tailored to East African farming systems, connecting suppliers with farmers and agribusinesses across the region.
Learn more: 5th Agro & Poultry Africa 2026 (Uganda)
JUNE 2026
June 10-12: Africa’s Food Show Cape Town 2026 (South Africa)
Location: Cape Town
Focus: Food processing, packaging, retail-ready products, and distribution
This event connects food producers with processors, packagers, and retail distribution networks, emphasizing value addition and market access for African agricultural products.
Learn more: Africa’s Food Show Cape Town 2026 (South Africa)
June 17-19: Agritec Africa (Kenya)
Location: Nairobi
Focus: Agricultural technology, dairy, and grain processing
The 12th edition brings agricultural technology innovations to the East African market, covering dairy production systems and grain processing solutions.
Learn more: Agritec Africa (Kenya)
JULY 2026
July 15-17: Africa FarmTech Expo (Kenya)
Location: Kenya (venue TBC)
Focus: Agricultural innovation, farm mechanization, and agribusiness
The Kenya edition serves the East African market with comprehensive coverage of crop farming, animal husbandry, and horticulture technologies.
Learn more: Africa FarmTech Expo (Kenya)
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 2-3: Global Vertical Farming Show 2026 (UAE)
Location: Dubai
Focus: Controlled environment agriculture, vertical farming, hydroponics, and LED growing systems
This specialized event focuses on maximizing crop yields in controlled environments through advanced growing systems, LED technology, and automated crop management platforms essential for agriculture in arid climates and urban environments.
Learn more: Global Vertical Farming Show 2026 (UAE)
September 8-10: GROWTECH Middle East 2026 (UAE)
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
Focus: Crop production, livestock, aquaculture, smart farming, and water management
Formerly known as Agra Middle East, GROWTECH Middle East 2026 unites 150+ exhibitors and 9,000+ attendees for the region’s leading agriculture and agri-tech expo. The rebranding represents an expansion bringing global strength to the region while continuing 17 years of commitment to Middle Eastern agriculture.
The event showcases breakthrough solutions in crop protection, seeds and seedlings, greenhouse construction, hydroponics, livestock breeding equipment, feed processing, biosecurity systems, and water management technologies critical to sustainable agriculture in arid environments.
Learn More: GROWTECH Middle East
September 15-17: Africa FarmTech Expo (Nigeria)
Focus: West African agriculture, crop technology, and livestock farming
The Nigeria edition targets West Africa’s rapidly growing agricultural market, showcasing technologies for crop production, livestock management, and aquaculture suited to tropical farming systems.
Learn more: Africa FarmTech Expo (Nigeria)
September 17-18: Agri Next Conference
Location: Dubai
Focus: The conference covers an array of topics, including agricultural security, precision farming, sustainable practices, and technological innovations in the agriculture sector.
Learn More: Agri Next Conference
September 22-25: 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (Kenya)
Location: Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi
Focus: Agricultural economics, policy, digital transformation, climate-smart agriculture, and trade
Organized by the African Association of Agricultural Economists together with IFPRI-Africa, this conference explores critical issues under the theme “Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa.”
The gathering addresses how smart agriculture powered by IoT sensors, satellite monitoring, and data analytics presents African farmers with tools to optimize resource utilization, enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and adapt to climate variability. Academic researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, and private sector leaders convene for evidence-based dialogue on agricultural innovation and policy frameworks.
Learn more: 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (Kenya)
OCTOBER 2026
October 7-8: VIV Africa 2026 (Rwanda)
Location: Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali
Focus: Animal protein industry, poultry (layers and broilers), dairy, and feed-to-food spectrum
The 5th edition of the premier international trade show for the animal protein industry in Sub-Saharan Africa has transitioned from the former Poultry Africa event to cover the entire “Feed to Food” spectrum. VIV Africa 2026 anticipates over 150 exhibitors demonstrating cutting-edge technologies and services across animal production, with dedicated pavilions for dairy and horticulture through the Dairy Pavilion and Horti Agri Next pavilion.
NOVEMBER 2026
November 25-27: Agrifood Uganda 2026 (Uganda)
Location: UMA Show Grounds Lugogo, Kampala
Focus: Agriculture and food sectors, manufacturing, distribution, and agribusiness
This focused event on Uganda’s agriculture and food sectors brings together manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and stakeholders from Uganda and neighboring regions. The exhibition reflects Uganda’s exceptional agricultural potential as a cornerstone of the East African economy, providing platforms for business networking and market expansion.
DECEMBER 2026
December 7-8: World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit (UAE)
Location: Dubai
Focus: Climate-resilient agriculture, agri-tech innovation, investment, and food security
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit unites 250+ senior decision makers from across the agri-food value chain with a mission to accelerate climate-resilient agriculture and strengthen food security. The summit serves as a catalyst for innovation and investment across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, connecting innovators and investors addressing water scarcity, climate challenges, and sustainable food production systems.
Learn More: World Agri-Tech Summit
Additional Conferences Throughout 2026
International Conferences on Agriculture & Sustainability (UAE)
Location: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Schedule: Various dates from January through December
Focus: Climate change adaptation, soil health, genetic conservation, and sustainable farming
Multiple specialized conferences take place throughout the year covering topics including climate change impacts on agriculture, soil health management, genetic resource conservation, water-efficient irrigation, organic farming practices, and sustainable agricultural development suited to Middle Eastern conditions.
Learn more: International Conferences on Agriculture & Sustainability (UAE)
Planning Your 2026 Agriculture Event Strategy
This comprehensive calendar represents more than business opportunities. These gatherings embody the collaborative spirit required to build resilient, sustainable, and prosperous agricultural futures for communities across Africa and the Middle East.
For Farmers: These events provide access to the latest technologies, equipment demonstrations, and training that can improve productivity, reduce input costs, and enhance profitability.
For Agribusinesses: Trade shows facilitate direct connections with suppliers, distributors, and customers while conferences offer insights into market trends, regulatory changes, and investment opportunities.
For Policymakers: Academic conferences and policy forums create space for evidence-based dialogue on regulatory frameworks, trade agreements, and support programs that can accelerate agricultural transformation.
For Investors: Innovation summits connect capital with agricultural technology startups, climate-smart solutions, and infrastructure projects addressing food security challenges.
For Technology Providers: Exhibitions offer platforms to demonstrate innovations, gather customer feedback, and establish distribution partnerships across diverse markets.
Plan your calendar now to ensure you don’t miss the events most relevant to your agricultural interests and business objectives.
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