"Transforming Today, Empowering Tomorrow: Building a High-Income Botswana Together"
The Francistown Business Expo & Hybrid Conference 2026 is a national platform for economic dialogue, collaboration, and action at a defining moment in Botswana's development journey. As Botswana accelerates its transition towards a high-income, diversified, and inclusive economy, FBE'26 exists to answer this call.
Now in its 5th Annual Edition, the Expo has matured into a credible, trusted, and results-driven platform that convenes corporates, SMMEs, startups, investors, government institutions, development partners, and youth to collectively shape Botswana's economic future.
A high-level platform for dialogue, learning, and strategic engagement. Policymakers, CEOs, investors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and development partners engage through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and masterclasses — available both physically and virtually for broad national reach.
A dynamic, inclusive platform dedicated to youth empowerment and enterprise development. Young entrepreneurs engage directly with top government leadership on funding access, policy, and market opportunities — bridging the gap between policy and real opportunities.
A globally recognised business leader with a presence in over 150 countries. Dr. Kamalabadi brings extensive experience in investment facilitation, economic transformation, and global partnerships — providing strategic insights on how emerging economies like Botswana can position themselves within the global market.
Central to advancing Botswana's private-sector growth, enterprise development, and economic diversification. Minister Ntsima's address covers government priorities, opportunities for youth and SMMEs, and the role of entrepreneurship in driving job creation and economic growth across Botswana.
Co-leading the Ministerial Youth Entrepreneurship Town Hall, Minister Mmolotsi's leadership advances sustainable tourism, environmental policy, and youth empowerment. His address will provide clarity on opportunities across key sectors including tourism, conservation, and environmental enterprise development.
Exhibition stalls welcome start-ups, SMMEs, and corporates from all industries — Tourism, Agriculture, Creative Arts, Manufacturing, Fashion & Beauty, Food Processing, Science & Technology, Environmental & Conservation, and more.
Sponsoring FBE'26 is not a branding exercise alone — it is a strategic investment in market presence, influence, partnerships, and national economic impact.
Five tiers designed to deliver clear return on investment, strong policy access, hybrid exposure, and premium networking opportunities.
The Francistown Business Expo 2026 is more than an event — it is a strategic national platform for economic transformation.
FBE'26 supports Botswana's journey toward a diversified, high-income economy by bringing together the key players who drive growth: Government, Private sector, Entrepreneurs, and Investors.
The Expo creates a space where policies are not only discussed but interpreted and applied. Businesses gain clarity on opportunities and direction while Government engages directly with the private sector.
Through platforms like the Hybrid Conference and collaboration with Future Trends Group, the Expo connects local businesses with global investors, entrepreneurs with strategic partners, and Botswana with international markets.
FBE'26 provides market access, visibility, skills and knowledge, and direct engagement with corporates and policymakers — ensuring youth are active contributors, not just participants.
As Botswana's northern commercial gateway, Francistown is positioned as a hub for trade and investment, a centre for regional business expansion, and a platform connecting Botswana to SADC markets.
Unlike traditional expos, FBE'26 is designed to facilitate real deals and partnerships, drive implementation-focused discussions, and deliver measurable impact beyond the event.
The Francistown Business Expo 2026 is where:
• National vision meets business execution
• Local opportunity connects with global networks
• Ideas turn into partnerships, and partnerships into progress
Leading organisations across all industries have exhibited at past editions of the Francistown Business Expo.
Real moments from past editions of the Francistown Business Expo — the energy, the connections, the impact.
Whether you're an exhibitor, sponsor, speaker, delegate, or visitor — FBE'26 is your platform to connect, grow, and make impact.