CTW Kenya Returns for It’s 11th Edition as East Africa’s Premier Global Trade Platform

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CTW Kenya Returns for It’s 11th Edition as East Africa’s Premier Global Trade Platform

Nairobi, Kenya – MIE Events DMCC is proud to announce the 11th edition of CTW Kenya, East Africa’s premier B2B/B2G global trade platform, taking place 22–24 July 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), Nairobi. Co-located with the Africa Technology Show and the 3rd edition of Africa Build Show Kenya, this milestone edition marks a decade of fostering global trade and investment opportunities in East Africa. In a landmark show of support for innovation and digital advancement, the Africa Technology Show proudly carries the official endorsement of the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, State Department for Broadcasting & Telecommunications, Republic of Kenya.

As a premier B2B/B2G platform, CTW Kenya bridges Kenyan businesses with international partners, investors, and industry leaders. The event spotlights opportunities across five key sectors: Technology & ICT, Infrastructure & Mega Projects, Healthcare, Sustainability & Smart Living, and Consumer Goods, all aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the landmark free trade agreement with the European Union. With Kenya’s GDP (PPP) projected to reach $419 billion in 2026 at a growth rate of 5.0%, and an electronics market valued at $1.8 billion, the event underscores Kenya’s growing potential as a thriving trade and services hub.

CTW Kenya delivers a world-class multi-format experience: a trade Expo, Summit, Hybrid Platform, VIP Buyers Club, B2B Matchmaking, Awards, CEO Top Table, Culture Tours, and Industry Tours. The platform targets 8,000+ trade visitors, 200+ exhibiting companies, and industry leaders from 20+ countries, with 20+ conference sessions delivering actionable insights from visionary speakers. The exhibitor profile spans Digital Products (Security Systems, ICT Solutions, IoT, Smart Home Devices), Essential Products, and Household Products.

About the Co-located Shows

Africa Build Show Kenya

Now in its 3rd edition and co-located with CTW Kenya, Africa Build Show Kenya is the largest international construction trade gathering ever held in Kenya. It taps into a market underpinned by the $25 billion LAPSSET Corridor, $6.4 billion in mega dam constructions, and the $4.6 billion Northlands City development, covering the full construction value chain from Building Envelope and MEP Services to Intelligent Buildings, Offsite & Modular, and Solar Products & Technologies.

Africa Technology Show

Co-located with CTW Kenya, the Africa Technology Show is East Africa’s leading technology-focused trade event, bringing together government, private sector, and academia to explore cutting-edge solutions and drive innovation across sectors critical to Africa’s sustainable growth.

“CTW Kenya’s 11th edition is more than a milestone, it is the most comprehensive trade platform East Africa has ever seen. Three world-class shows under one roof, united by one mission: connecting global business with Africa’s greatest opportunities,” said a spokesperson for MIE Events DMCC.