Programme

Full Programme

Five days in Guangzhou alongside the Canton Fair: arrival and welcome dinner, a full day at the Fair, the flagship Summit, a guided city and factory visit, and departure.

17–21 October 2026
Vienna International Hotel, Guangzhou, China
Day 1ArrivalSaturday · 17 Oct 2026
11:00

Meet & Greet

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

13:00

Airport Transfer

Shuttle to Vienna International Hotel.

15:00

Hotel Check-In

Delegate pack: badge, programme booklet, welcome kit.

19:00

Welcome Dinner

Informal welcome & networking.

Day 2Full-Day Canton Fair VisitSunday · 18 Oct 2026
08:00

Breakfast

09:00

Depart for the Canton Fair

China Import & Export Fair.

All Day

Full-Day Exhibition Visit

Guided halls · sourcing meetings · exhibitor walk-throughs · B2B on the floor.

13:00

Lunch

At / near the Fair.

14:30

Continued Sourcing & Meetings

18:00

Return to Hotel

Day 3The SummitFlagshipMonday · 19 Oct 2026
09:30

Registration & Networking

Guest arrival, accreditation and introductions.

10:00

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks

Welcome, summit objectives and introduction of special guests.

10:10

Keynote AddressKeynote

“From Dependency to Prosperity: Building Sustainable Africa–China Trade, Investment & Industrial Partnerships”

10:30

High-Level Panel IPanel

Infrastructure, Agriculture & Industrial Opportunities Between Africa and China.

11:15

Q&A / Audience Engagement

Practical questions and insights from delegates.

11:30

Curated B2B Matchmaking & Networking

Buyers, suppliers, investors and entrepreneurs meet around identified opportunities.

12:30

Networking Lunch

Lunch and relationship building.

13:15

High-Level Panel IIPanel

Trade, Finance, Investment & Market Access Between Africa and China.

14:00

Q&A / Action Points

Convert discussion into practical takeaways.

14:15

Partnership & Recognition Session

Recognition of strategic partners and announcement / signing of business collaborations.

14:35

Closing Networking Session

Final introductions, exchange of contacts and follow-up commitments.

14:50

Closing Remarks & Group Photograph

Official conclusion.

Free Time

Rest & Private Meetings

Delegates are free until the evening networking dinner.

18:30

China–Africa Business Networking Dinner

An informal evening of relationship building with delegates, speakers, Chinese business leaders and invited guests (18:30–20:30).

Day 4City Tour & Factory VisitTuesday · 20 Oct 2026
07:00

Breakfast

08:00

Depart Hotel

Full-day Guangzhou City Tour & Factory Visit.

All Day

City & Industrial Highlights

Pearl River waterfront · Canton Tower · local factory / industrial tour.

13:00

Lunch

Local restaurant en route.

14:30

Tour Continues

18:00

Return to Hotel

Evening at leisure.

Day 5Check-Out & DepartureWednesday · 21 Oct 2026
07:00

Breakfast

09:00

Check-Out

10:00

Airport Transfers

Transfers to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for departure.