Tuesday, December 15
Day 1
Opening Networking Reception
- Connect with diaspora and local leaders
- Meet entrepreneurs, investors and professionals
- Opening conversations and networking
About DBF
Rwanda’s next chapter is a shared opportunity. Diaspora Business Forum brings entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and ecosystem leaders together for three days in Kigali—to build partnerships, discover opportunities, and shape what comes next.
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Agenda at a glance
Wednesday, December 16
Day 2
Diaspora Business Forum
- Keynotes and panel discussions
- Business and investment opportunities
- Exhibition and networking
Thursday, December 17
Day 3
Ecosystem / Industry Tours
- Explore Rwanda’s business ecosystem
- Industry and institutional visits
- Build connections beyond the forum
Specific venues and the detailed schedule will be announced.
Who it’s for
Bring your experience home.
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Conference passes
General Admission
Pass includes
- Included: Opening networking reception
- Included: Diaspora Business Forum
- Not included: Ecosystem / industry tours
- Not included: Private networking with partners and leaders
Speakers
Voices from the Rwandapreneur network.
Our DBF 2026 lineup will be announced soon.
Featured
Adeline Muhoza, 1of 9
Meet the network
Stay tuned for DBF 2026 speaker announcements.
Sponsors
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sponsor
From our wider event network. DBF 2026 sponsors will be announced.
FAQs
The second edition of DBF brings together diaspora entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and ecosystem leaders to explore business, investment and partnership opportunities in Rwanda.
December 15–17, 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. Specific venues and the detailed schedule will be announced by Rwandapreneur.
Day 1 is the Opening Networking Reception. Day 2 is the Diaspora Business Forum. Day 3 features Ecosystem / Industry Tours.
Rwandan and African diaspora, friends of Rwanda, entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, local industry leaders, government and development partners.
General Admission is $50 and includes the opening networking reception and Diaspora Business Forum. VIP is $75 and also includes ecosystem / industry tours and private networking with partners and leaders.
The portraits shown are voices from the wider Rwandapreneur network. The DBF 2026 speaker lineup will be announced separately.
Contact info@rwandapreneur.com to discuss community, premium and lead sponsorship opportunities, visibility and meaningful connections with the diaspora business community.