From 3 to 6 March 2026, the 9th edition of Italy–Africa Business Week will take place between Farnesina and Villa Aurelia in Rome, bringing together African and Italian institutions, companies and investors to strengthen cooperation and promote sustainable and inclusive development aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

9th edition of Italy Africa Business Week (IABW): Partnership for Sustainable Development
Press Release
Rome, 24 February 2026 – Le Rèseau Association is pleased to announce that the 9th edition of Italy Africa Business Week (IABW) will take place at the Farnesina and the Conference Center Villa Aurelia in Rome.
This international event is organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and the International Organisation for Migration.
IABW was created to promote economic, cultural and social partnerships based on a model of sustainable and inclusive development. Over the course of three days, businesses, institutions, investors and civil society will meet to share strategies, innovation and best practices in light of the UN’s 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.






