Botswana and the European Union will offer a space to explore new investment and trade opportunities for captains of industries, investors, private sector organisations, chambers of commerce, public institutions, policymakers, and financial institutions.

The delegates will share experience, explore ways to strengthen cooperation, network and exchange ideas on trade and investment topics such as business development strategies, industry trends, market opportunities and special economic development.

Up to 300 European and Botswana investors and enterprises are expected at the EBBF, which will be held during the annual Global Expo Botswana (GEB), the leading trade and investment expo in the country. The EBBF is a unique opportunity for networking and discussion with audience participation and interaction opportunities across each session’s design.

The objectives of the EBBF are:

• Boost foreign direct investment in Botswana across all sectors 
• Diversify exports from Botswana to the EU and to other EPA countries
• Raise awareness in the EU business sectors of the great opportunities offered by Botswana

In addition, EBBF will give guests the opportunity to participate in Business-to-Business sessions, round-tables and informative workshops on targeted sectors such as:

• Life sciences, health and pharmaceutical sector
• Financial and business services
• Manufacturing including automobile and e-mobility
• ICT and innovation
• Mineral Beneficiation