Kigali is set to welcome coffee and tea industry stakeholders from across the continent and beyond for the second edition of the Africa Coffee and Tea Expo (ACT Expo) 2026, a premier platform dedicated to promoting Africa's coffee and tea sectors, fostering trade, and strengthening partnerships across global value chains.

Organized by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) in partnership with the Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB), and Rwanda Events Group the upcoming three-day Africa Coffee and Tea Expo (ACT Expo) 2026 will take place in Kigali from 08 to 10 July 2026. The event will bring together coffee and tea producers, exporters, buyers, roasters, processors, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry experts from across Africa and beyond to explore opportunities for growth, innovation, value addition, and market expansion within the continent's two most important beverage industries.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, ACT Expo 2026 will feature exhibitions, business-to-business meetings, panel discussions, cupping sessions, product showcases, and networking opportunities designed to connect African producers with international markets. Participants will also discuss emerging trends, sustainability, value addition, climate resilience, and strategies for enhancing competitiveness in the global coffee and tea trade.

The event is expected to attract participants from coffee- and tea-producing countries across Africa, as well as international buyers and industry leaders seeking to source quality products and establish new business partnerships.

As the countdown to ACT Expo 2026 begins, the event promises to serve as a catalyst for greater collaboration, increased trade, and sustainable growth in Africa's coffee and tea industries.