Accra to host LTIF 2026 Trade and Investment Forum

The Loveworld Trade and Investment Forum will hold its second edition in Accra from October 6 to 7, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders to discuss Africa's trade and investment prospects.

The two-day forum will be held at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, with a focus on Production, Trade, Trust and Innovation.

According to the organisers, the forum will examine the practical challenges confronting African businesses seeking to expand beyond their domestic markets and compete across borders. Discussions will cover areas including production capacity, access to capital, market intelligence, pricing, standards, supply chains, cash flow management and cross-border trade requirements.

The forum will also feature keynote sessions, policy conversations, investment-focused discussions, an exhibition and trade fair, as well as business-to-business engagements.

The Accra edition follows the inaugural forum held in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2025. Organisers said the maiden edition attracted more than 1,500 business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs, with more than 20 speakers participating in the programme. The second edition is expected to broaden the conversation to a wider West African audience, with about 2,500 participants anticipated from Ghana and the ECOWAS region.

Accra was selected as the host city as part of the forum's expansion across Africa, with organisers highlighting Ghana's position as a gateway to the West African market and the city's role as host of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

A major component of the 2026 forum will be the Business Expansion Growth Initiative, a programme of the Ministry of Commerce aimed at helping businesses become more structured, fundable and investment-ready. The programme will form part of the forum's broader effort to connect entrepreneurs with investors and create opportunities for commercial partnerships.

The forum will also feature structured business-to-business matchmaking sessions designed to facilitate business relationships, while investment pitch sessions will give selected ventures an opportunity to engage potential sources of capital. An exhibition and trade fair will showcase businesses and innovations, providing participants with opportunities to explore products, services and potential partnerships.

For entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, the discussions will focus on issues such as access to finance, production capacity, market access, standards, supply chains and strategies for cross-border expansion. Investors will have an opportunity to engage businesses and explore emerging commercial opportunities, while policymakers and industry leaders will discuss the frameworks and partnerships required to strengthen regional commerce.

Speaking about the vision for the forum at the inaugural edition, the Head of Commerce at the Department of Commerce, Loveworld, Mrs Stephanie Oforka, described it as a catalytic marketplace for leaders and investors. She said the platform was intended to create partnerships capable of transforming industries, communities and national economies.

The organisers said the 2026 forum will build on that foundation by bringing entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders together in Accra. They emphasised that the forum is not intended to provide a single solution to Africa's trade challenges, but rather to create a platform where key stakeholders can exchange ideas, identify opportunities and develop commercial connections.

The event will begin with registration and exhibition tours from 9am, with sessions starting at 10am. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Interested participants can register at ltifevent.com. The convener is the Ministry of Commerce, Loveworld Kingdom, and enquiries can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The forum is open to entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, business executives and other stakeholders interested in Africa's trade and investment ecosystem.

The Loveworld Trade and Investment Forum is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Commerce, Loveworld Kingdom. It convenes entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders to discuss production, trade, investment and economic growth in Africa. The first edition was held in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2025 and brought together more than 1,500 attendees and over 20 speakers. The second edition is designed to expand the conversation into a wider West African setting, with Accra serving as the host city.

— Graphic Online