A global platform for investment, culture, tourism, and innovation at the heart of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
24 July – 1 August 2026 | Glasgow Green / Commonwealth Cultural Park | Host City: Glasgow
Africa Village 2026 is a world-class cultural and economic destination during the Commonwealth Games, bringing together 21 African nations in a dynamic showcase of opportunity, innovation, and heritage.
A landmark 9-day showcase bringing together African nations, investors, businesses, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and unlock opportunities across trade, tourism, and innovation.
To position Africa as a global hub for investment and cultural excellence.
To connect nations, investors, and communities through trade, culture, and innovation.
National Pavilions
Investment Forums
Cultural Performances
Culinary Experiences
Fashion & Creative Showcases
Evening Headline Concerts
Continental Business Summit
Grand Finale & Youth Innovation
High-level investment forums, B2B meetings, and deal-making sessions connecting African nations with global investors.
→African music, fashion, film, and art showcasing the continent's creativity, heritage, and cultural excellence.
→Taste Africa through curated food experiences, chef masterclasses, and gastronomy showcases from 21 nations.
→Explore Africa's destinations through immersive storytelling, virtual experiences, and tourism investment opportunities.
→Engage directly with UK institutions, local councils, business networks, diaspora communities, and international delegates. Opens gateways into European and global markets.
The Commonwealth Games attract international media, investors, policymakers, and millions of visitors. Gain exposure through branded national pavilions, main stage performances, and business forums.
A structured Investment & Trade Forum featuring B2B meetings, investor roundtables, SME pitch sessions, and sector dialogues — engineered to catalyse partnerships.
Through curated fashion showcases, culinary activations, artisan markets, film screenings, music, and dance — nations project soft power while driving tourism and export interest.
Naming rights, stage branding, VIP hospitality, and digital campaigns aligned with a globally recognised event. Sponsors align with innovation, youth empowerment, and international trade.
From innovation pitch competitions to sustainable development dialogues, the Village aligns with global development goals while spotlighting youth enterprise and emerging industries.
24 July – 1 August 2026 · Glasgow Green, Scotland
Each country receives a dedicated showcase day
Africa Village 2026 is a deal-making environment engineered to catalyse partnerships and unlock cross-border collaborations. Connect directly with ministers, investors, and business leaders from 21 African nations.
Solar, wind, green hydrogen and sustainable energy infrastructure across the continent.
Agri-tech, food processing, export commodities and sustainable farming solutions.
Construction, industrial development and large-scale infrastructure partnerships.
Mobile money, digital banking, e-commerce and tech startup ecosystems.
Ecotourism, safari, cultural heritage tourism and hospitality investment.
Mining, critical minerals, oil and gas and resource value chains.
Each participating country benefits from a structured Investment & Trade Forum. This is not a symbolic showcase — it is a deal-making environment engineered to catalyse partnerships and unlock cross-border collaborations.
Construction, industrial development and large-scale infrastructure partnerships.
Mobile money, digital banking, e-commerce and tech startup ecosystems.
Agri-tech, food processing, export commodities and sustainable farming.
Solar, wind, green hydrogen and sustainable energy infrastructure.
Fisheries, maritime trade, ocean tourism and coastal development.
Mining, critical minerals, oil and gas and resource value chains.
Ecotourism, safari, cultural heritage tourism and hotel investment.
Nollywood, Afrobeats, fashion, design and the broader creative economy.
Africa-Scotland Business Forum
Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit
Innovation Africa Pitch Competition
Sustainable Development Dialogue
All packages include pavilion construction, branding, PR support, electrical supply, security and media exposure
Benefits include naming rights, stage branding, corporate pavilions, VIP hospitality, and digital campaigns
Naming rights · Stage branding · VIP hospitality · Digital campaigns
Stage branding · Corporate pavilion · VIP access · Media exposure
Branded presence · Digital campaigns · Delegate passes
Brand visibility · Event listing · Delegate access