BARAKAH BUSINESS EXPO 2026
THE CONNECTIONS THAT GROW YOUR BUSINESS ARE IN THIS ROOM
๐ December 18โ19, 2026 โข ๐ Sarit Centre, Nairobi

City
NAIROBI
18โ19 December 2026
Where Business Owners From Around the World Come Together
Barakah Business Expo is the ultimate place to
MEET BUSINESS OWNERS AND INVESTORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE ROOM
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS THAT OPEN MARKETS YOU HAVEN'T REACHED YET
EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES WITH PEOPLE WHO SHARE YOUR VALUES
LEAVE WITH REAL CONNECTIONS โ NOT JUST BUSINESS CARDS
This is a trusted platform connecting business owners to the world. The people in this room โ founders, traders, distributors, and investors โ have traveled from across the world with one thing in common: they're ready to grow.
WHY ATTEND
BARAKAH
2026?

THE NETWORK MONEY CAN'T BUY
These aren't random connections. Everyone in this room is a business owner who has made the journey to Nairobi to grow their business. That shared context makes every conversation start further ahead.
ONE CONVERSATION, ONE NEW MARKET
The person across from you tonight might have distribution networks you've been trying to build for years โ or need exactly what your business offers. You won't know until you're in the room.
TRUST BUILT ON SHARED VALUES
Business runs on trust. Being surrounded by people who share your values and your purpose shortens the time it takes to build the kind of relationships that actually move things forward.
THE RAREST GATHERING IN BUSINESS
Business owners and investors from West Africa, the Gulf, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America โ all in one city at the same time. This doesn't happen by accident. Don't let it pass.
Don't leave with just business cards. Lock in the connections that grow your business this December 18โ19.
For businesses
Exhibit in front of East Africa and the world.
Two days face to face with Nairobi's buyers โ then featured to 350,000+ followers across the region and the global diaspora.
Early-bird booth prices now on- 5,000+
- Expected visitors
- 25,000
- Daily mall visits
- 350K+
- Social followers
- 200K+
- YouTube subscribers
- 8.0M+
- YouTube views
Visitor figure is our 2026 target. Audience figures are public counts across Warsame Bade and Barakah Expo channels.
Starter
Get on the floor
Early-bird price
- Standard floor position
- Website + business directory listing
- Lead capture QR
Growth
Get seen in the room and online
Early-bird price
- Preferred, high-traffic floor position
- Featured directory listing
- 1 social media feature to 350K+ followers
Premium
Own the room
Early-bird price
- Premium floor position โ entrance & main aisle
- Premium directory listing
- 2 social media features to 350K+ followers
Early-bird prices
Lock in your booth at early-bird prices.
Booths from $500. Spots are assigned in booking order โ the earlier you book, the better your spot.
Book at Early-Bird PriceWho Will You Meet At The Gathering?
Entrepreneurs & Business Founders
Traders & Distributors
Market Connectors & Deal Makers
Investors & Capital Partners
Brand & E-commerce Owners
Business owners and investors from across the globe โ all in one city, all in one room. The connections you make here are the ones that open new markets, create new partnerships, and change the direction of your business.
PAST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
A look at who has taken the stage at Barakah Business Expo โ our 2026 Nairobi speaker lineup is announcing soon









From the Founder
"Throughout my travels across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America, I have seen powerful opportunities that many African business owners cannot access because they lack the right connections. Barakah Business Expo was created to close that gap โ bringing global opportunities directly to African business owners and connecting the right people in one room."
Warsame Bade
Founder, Barakah Business Expo
Attend or Exhibit
Two ways to be part of it at Sarit Centre, Nairobi, December 18โ19, 2026.
Attend
- Two full days on the expo floor
- Meet exhibitors face to face
- Network with business owners & investors
- Your ticket sent straight to your email
Exhibit
- Small, medium or large booth โ both expo days
- Lead capture QR & B2B matchmaking
- Marketing & AI Influencer Training included
Interested in sponsoring instead?
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Brands that have partnered with Barakah Business Expo
Connecting business owners to
the world.
Minneapolis, MN โ October 5th, 2025
Previous Event Highlights
A glimpse of the energy, networking, and moments from our Minneapolis gathering.










































Frequently Asked Questions
The connections that grow your business are in that room.
Business owners and investors from across the globe. Two days at Sarit Centre, Nairobi, December 18โ19.











