ONE-DAY FORUM · KINSHASA · 2026

Poland–DRC Economic Forum 2026

From the organisers of Poland Business Week Kinshasa 2025. The date, venue and final one-day programme are being confirmed and will be announced once approved.

Build Your Economic Forum Participation

Option 1 · Event access

Economic Forum Pass

Perfect for companies that simply wish to exhibit, attend conferences and network during the event.

Price not yet published · confirmed when registration opens in October

  • Exhibition (if applicable)
  • Conference programme
  • B2B matchmaking
  • Networking sessions
  • Official ceremonies
  • Does not include the Care & Protocol Package or a Private Business Mission.

Option 2 · Company presentation

Exhibitor Stand

For companies that want a dedicated space to present products, technology and capabilities during the Economic Forum.

Price not yet published · stand formats confirmed when registration opens

  • Exhibition space
  • Company and product visibility
  • Exhibitor identification
  • Access to the shared event programme
  • Exhibitor information materials

Stand sizes, equipment, passes included and technical conditions will be confirmed in the exhibitor prospectus.

Option 3 · Brand visibility

Sponsorship

For organisations seeking greater visibility and a defined partnership presence across Economic Forum communications and activities.

Bronze · Silver · Gold · prices not yet published

  • Tier-based brand visibility
  • Logo placement
  • Recognition in selected communications
  • On-site partnership presence
  • Benefits scaled to the selected level

Exact deliverables, availability and exclusivity by sector will be confirmed in the sponsorship prospectus.

Option 4 · Optional logistics

Delegation Care & Protocol Package — Optional

A fully managed stay for Economic Forum participants who want ASI to handle their arrival and daily logistics.

From 18,900 PLN / person · 4 nights

  • DRC visa facilitation coordinated directly with the Embassy
  • VIP airport protocol, pickup and departure transfer
  • Accommodation in a vetted 4★/5★ hotel selected by ASI
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Local transport with driver
  • Licensed security coordination
  • Dedicated delegate coordinator
  • Networking outside the official Economic Forum programme

Available only with an Economic Forum Pass. Includes logistics only — B2B meetings are part of your Forum Pass or a separately booked Private Business Mission. Price includes a shared delegation vehicle. Flights, official visa/Go Pass fees, dedicated transport and private security are not included. 50% reservation deposit; balance due 30 days before arrival.

Why is this close to the Essential Mission price? The 18,900 PLN package is a four-night hospitality and logistics service for an Economic Forum participant. The Essential Mission starts from 23,000 PLN and includes a dedicated B2B programme. They serve different needs and neither includes the other.

Option 5 · Custom business programme

Book a Private Business Mission

ASI organises a private business mission on dates tailored to your company — before, after or independently of the Economic Forum.

  • Tailor-made B2B meetings
  • Government meetings
  • Visits to mines, factories and industrial sites
  • Buyer and distributor meetings
  • Property and investment visits
  • Post-mission follow-up

Priced individually. Economic Forum admission and the optional Delegation Care & Protocol Package are not included and are quoted separately.

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Context

The Poland–DRC Economic Forum 2026 continues the institutional and economic cooperation developed through Poland Business Week Kinshasa 2025. It is organised by the same team in a more focused, one-day format built around economic dialogue, sector presentations and shared B2B meetings. Companies seeking dedicated meetings, institutional visits or site visits may book a separate Private Business Mission before or after the Forum.

Organising Committee

Organisation Lead
Hon. Marie-Claire Kengo wa Dondo
President, Congo–Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group · Patron of the Platform
Co-organiser
H.E. Ambassador Clémentine Shakembo Kamanga
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Poland
Co-organiser
Embassy of Poland in Angola / DRC
Polish diplomatic representation in Central Africa
Private Sector
Yuga Hugues Buassa
President, Afryka Polska / Africa Smart Investments (Grupa ASI)
Mining Sector
Tomasz Daniel Kasperek
Silesian Mining Chamber of Commerce

Business Exhibition-Fair

A focused exhibition area for presenting products, technologies and capabilities to institutions, investors and business partners during the one-day Forum.

Mining & extraction
Hydromel Sp. z o.o., VACAT Sp. z o.o. — mining machinery for cobalt, copper, coal, gold and diamond
Digital & security technology
T4B Sp. z o.o. / T-Master S.A. — digital border control, smart waste management, border-monitoring systems
Agriculture & agri-industry
Polish agricultural equipment, processing and food-logistics companies
Construction & infrastructure
Polish construction, building-materials and hydraulic-engineering firms
Energy
Solar panels and renewable-energy solutions for African markets
Digital & e-government
IT, cybersecurity, public-administration digitisation

Why Exhibit?

Launch new products
Find distributors
Meet buyers
Generate sales leads
Meet government officials
Expand into Central Africa

As an Exhibitor You Will Receive

  • Exhibition stand
  • Company listing
  • Event catalogue
  • Company profile
  • B2B matchmaking
  • Networking access
  • Promotion before the event
  • Promotion on the website
  • Social media promotion

Business Matchmaking

Every exhibitor completes a business profile before the event. Based on your objectives, Africa Smart Investments arranges meetings with relevant buyers, distributors, investors and institutions.

Expected Visitors

Mining companiesGovernment ministriesState-owned enterprisesRetail chainsImportersBanksInvestorsConstruction companiesNGOsDevelopment agencies

Sponsorship

Bronze

Price not yet published

Silver

Price not yet published

Gold

Price not yet published

Participation Options

01

Economic Forum Pass

Not yet published

Access to the exhibition, conference programme, shared B2B matchmaking and networking.

02

Exhibitor Stand

Not yet published

Exhibition space and exhibitor visibility. Final formats and inclusions will be published with registration.

03

Sponsorship

Bronze · Silver · Gold

Brand visibility and partnership benefits scaled to the selected sponsorship level. Prices not yet published.

04

Care & Protocol Package

From 18,900 PLN / person · 4 nights

Optional accommodation, airport protocol, meals, local transport and delegate coordination. Available only with an Event Pass.

05

Private Business Mission

Individually quoted

A dedicated programme of business meetings and site visits before, after or independently of the Economic Forum.

After the Economic Forum

The Forum is a starting point, not the end — Africa Smart Investments continues supporting participating companies by:

  • Following up with contacts
  • Assisting negotiations
  • Organising additional meetings
  • Supporting market entry
  • Coordinating future visits

One-Day Forum Programme

MORNING
Official opening, institutional dialogue and economic panels
AFTERNOON
Sector presentations and shared B2B meetings
CLOSING
Partnership conclusions and next steps for Poland–DRC cooperation

What We're Aiming For

20–30
Polish exhibiting companies
10–15
MOUs and partnership agreements signed
500–1,000
visitors — institutional and public
30–50
B2B meetings held
20–30
Polish and Congolese parliamentary delegates present

Next Steps

July 2026Validation of this programme by the Congo–Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group and Grupa ASI.
August 2026Bilateral organising committee formed — Polish and Congolese focal points designated.
September 2026Official invitations sent to the Presidency, government and diplomatic corps.
October 2026Official exhibitor registration opens via Polish chambers of commerce, including the Silesian Mining Chamber. Expressions of interest are accepted now.
November 2026Detailed programme finalised — speakers, venue and press accreditation confirmed.
Date to be announcedPoland–DRC Economic Forum 2026 — Kinshasa.

Proof, Not Promises

Watch highlights from the 1st Poland Week (Kinshasa, December 2025):

Want Your Company at the Poland–DRC Economic Forum?

Submitting a free expression of interest now puts you first in line when official exhibitor registration, participation terms and the venue are confirmed.