Italy-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar Es Salaam: February 11-12, 2025

Italy-Tanzania Business Forum 2025

On 11th and 12th February 2025, the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Dar es Salaam and supported by Italian industrial associations ANIMA, FEDERCUNACOMA, UCIMA, and UNIDI, will host the 4th Edition of the Italy-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar es Salaam.

This high-level forum offers Italian businesses an excellent opportunity to engage with Tanzanian stakeholders, showcasing Italian technologies and exploring bilateral trade and partnership opportunities.

The forum will include institutional presentations and B2B meetings, particularly focused on the following sectors:

  • Agro-food and Agribusiness: Agricultural mechanization, livestock feed, fertilizers, irrigation, tobacco, and cashew processing.
  • Pharmaceutical and Dental Industries
  • Leather Processing
  • Blue Economy: Fishing industry
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy

Additionally, other sectors will be explored, and Italian companies from all industries can benefit from tailored B2B meetings organized for free.

Why Attend?
The forum is designed to showcase the vast opportunities for Italian businesses in Tanzania. Participants will hear from both local and Italian experts on the potential for commercial exchange and mutual investment benefits. This is a significant opportunity for Italian companies to tap into one of East Africa’s fastest-growing markets.

How to Participate:
Italian companies can register via the dedicated page on the ICE website by December 30, 2024. Participation is free, but travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the attendees. Upon submission, companies will receive a confirmation email and further details on participation.

Event Details

Registration: https://forms.gle/fBw2soHjPCG7WHFj6

Date: February 11-12, 2025

Location: Julius Nyerere International Conference Center (JNCC), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Website: https://www.ice.it/it/area-clienti/eventi/dettaglio-evento/2022/T1/006

Contacts:

ICE EUROPE AND AFRICA OFFICE
Phone: +39 06 5992 9249
Email: s.pastore@ice.it

ICE ADDIS ABABA
Phone: +251 111 240 770
Email: addisabeba@ice.it

ICE DAR ES SALAAM
Phone: +255 756 900 040
Email: desktanzania@ice.it

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