Business & Professional

Ethiopian Infrastructure and Construction Week 2026. A major event focused on infrastructure and construction developments in Ethiopia. Hosted at Addis International Convention Center (AICC).

HerCyberTracks is a specialized program for female cybersecurity professionals ready to accelerate their career, sharpen expertise, and build a global network. The program offers four specialised tracks: Policy & Diplomacy, Incident Response, Criminal Justice, and Cyber & AI. Hosted at ITU Academy. Application deadline: April 19, 2026. Apply at: https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/Skills-Development/hct-04/index.aspx

Special sales expo organized by Akoya Properties at the historic Piazza. Event location: ParkView Shopping Center (under construction) opposite Friendship Park. Akoya Properties is Ethiopia's first Ethiopian Airlines Miles Platinum Partner in real estate. For more information, visit their offices: 📍 Sales Office - 4 Kilo, Nib Bank Building 1st Floor 📍 Main Headquarters - Bole Japan, Nile Source Building 8th Floor ☎️ Call 8730 or +251-79-22-22-25 @LinkUpaddis

The EU–Ethiopia Business Forum 2026 aims to present Ethiopia as an attractive destination for European investment. The forum will showcase opportunities under the Global Gateway strategy, highlight initiatives to de-risk investments through cooperation with Development Finance Institutions and local partners, and connect European and Ethiopian businesses to foster new partnerships. It will strengthen public–private dialogue to support sustainable growth. Focus sectors include: • Human-centric Digital Transformation • Clean Energy Transition • Health • Sustainable Agri-Food Value Chains This is a major networking and business development event bringing together European and Ethiopian stakeholders.

The biggest creative tech forum in Ethiopia hosted at Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa. Features AI, VR, AR, animation, and game development with panels, masterclasses, live performances, exhibitions, and a game tournament. Open to creators, professionals, investors, and innovators. Seats are limited. Register at: https://allianceaddis.org/createch/

Online auction event hosted by U.S. Embassy. Visit https://online-auction.state.gov for more details.

The biggest creative tech forum in Ethiopia featuring AI, VR, AR, animation, and game development. The event includes panels, masterclasses, live performances, exhibitions, and a game tournament. Hosted at Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa. Creators, professionals, investors, and innovators are invited. Seats are limited. Register at: https://allianceaddis.org/createch/

The biggest creative tech forum in Ethiopia featuring AI, VR, AR, animation, and game development. The event includes panels, masterclasses, live performances, exhibitions, and a game tournament. Hosted at Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa. Open to creators, professionals, investors, and innovators. Seats are limited. Register at: https://allianceaddis.org/createch/

The 27th Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA) International Trade Fair with theme 'Sustainable Business, Competitive Ethiopia.' Expected to host over 200 participants, including 100+ international exhibitors. Features high-level side events including a Business-to-Business (B2B) Forum and a specialized conference focused on 'Access to Finance for Manufacturers.' Organized by AACCSA.

The Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the country's leading construction event, will take place from April 23-25, 2026 at Addis International Convention Centre in Addis Ababa. The event brings together 10,000+ professionals and 180+ exhibitors from 20+ countries, connecting key players across the construction value chain including contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and suppliers. The exhibition covers 12 product sectors including construction tools, HVAC systems, digital construction, and solar solutions. Attendees can join the Big 5 Talks featuring free, CPD-certified sessions on sustainability, innovation, and industry trends.

The first episode of Moments That Move focuses on the experience economy, featuring a conversation with Zelalem Woldemariam, Founder and CEO of Zeleman Communications, hosted by Dawit Mamo of Flawless Events. The discussion explores themes around the creator economy, creativity as a business, and insights into what to expect from CRAFT Addis. The episode will be streamed live across multiple platforms with access link to be announced.

An upcoming session exploring how AI is being applied within marketing teams, offering practical perspectives beyond common buzzwords. Lioul, Co-founder of Velocity Marketing, will share how the agency integrates AI to improve processes, support creative work, and enhance efficiency while maintaining a human-centered approach. The discussion will provide insights into real-world use of AI in marketing today. Register via: https://luma.com/9148bm1y