Catete:The inaugural Ícolo e Bengo Agricultural and Industrial Fair, also known as Expo Ícolo e Bengo 2026, is expected to generate a business volume exceeding 800 million kwanzas. The announcement was made by Leonilde Augusto, Director-General of LD Eventos, the organizing firm, during a press briefing on Wednesday in Catete.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the event is scheduled to take place from the 22nd to the 25th of the current month at the Africa Manufacturing Center. The fair will operate under the theme "Connecting investments, driving development."
Leonilde Augusto noted that LD Eventos has already invested over 300 million kwanzas into the event and expressed optimism about achieving the set goals. The fair is anticipated to attract participation from more than 300 national companies, along with 20 Chinese, 15 Eritrean, one Indian, and two Egyptian companies.
Additionally, the fair aims to position Ícolo e Bengo province as a prime region for investment, focusing on its untapped potential. The event is organized in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ícolo e Bengo and seeks to transform the area into a logistics hub within the national network.
Preparations for Expo Ícolo e Bengo 2026 are nearly complete, with 90% of the setup for both indoor and outdoor areas finalized despite some delays. The fair is scheduled to begin on Thursday, with no plans for postponement.
Leonilde Augusto assured that essential amenities such as water, electricity, sanitation, and hygiene facilities are ready to accommodate more than five thousand visitors daily. The exhibition will occupy the Africa Manufacturing Center, located on National Road 230 (Luanda-Catete), spanning a total area of 250,000 square meters, including 200,000 square meters of indoor space and 50,000 square meters of outdoor space.
