Addis Ababa, March 26, 2026 (FMC) — The Fourth Invest in Ethiopia: High-Level Business Forum 2026 officially kicked off today in Addis Ababa, bringing together hundreds of international investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners for a two-day engagement aimed at advancing the country’s investment agenda.
The high-level forum, taking place at the Skylight Hotel, is jointly organized by the Ethiopian Investment Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Ethiopia and members of the Development Partners Group.
Opening the forum, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh emphasized that the platform serves as a critical moment to strengthen partnerships and take decisive steps toward a future of shared prosperity, reaffirming Ethiopia’s commitment to building a competitive and predictable investment environment.
Held under the theme “Ethiopia Ready for Business,” the fourth edition of the forum continues to position the country as an emerging investment destination by connecting global capital with opportunities across priority sectors.
The two-day gathering is expected to attract more than 700 international participants, including investors and corporate executives, with discussions focused on key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, mining, renewable energy, information and communication technology (ICT), the digital economy, and tourism.
As part of its broader economic strategy, Ethiopia is targeting over 2.4 billion U.S. dollars in new investment commitments during the forum, building on outcomes from previous editions that facilitated major deals in sectors such as mining and solar energy.
Officials have underscored that the forum plays a central role in the country’s efforts to expand foreign direct investment inflows and deepen engagement with global investors, amid ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business climate and enhancing private sector participation.
Key components of the forum include high-level policy discussions, investment-focused panel sessions, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking, exhibitions, and field visits to selected investment sites and corridors.
Ethiopia’s reform momentum, anchored in its ongoing Home-Grown Economic Reform Agenda, is expected to feature prominently in discussions, as the government continues to open key sectors and implement measures to facilitate investment.
The “Invest in Ethiopia” platform has increasingly become a cornerstone in the country’s investment promotion efforts, reflecting its ambition to position itself among Africa’s leading destinations for sustainable and large-scale investment.