The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) has announced that its second edition will take place in Accra, Ghana, from October 6-7, 2026. The two-day forum will be held at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), and will focus on Production, Trade, Trust, and Innovation (PTTI). This event aims to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss Africa's trade and investment prospects.
According to the organisers, LTIF 2026 will examine the practical challenges confronting African businesses seeking to expand beyond their domestic markets and compete across borders. The discussions will cover areas including production capacity, access to capital, market intelligence, pricing, standards, supply chains, cash flow management, and cross-border trade requirements. This will provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, identify opportunities, and develop commercial connections.
The forum will 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 LTIF held in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2025, which attracted more than 1,500 business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, with over 20 speakers participating in the programme. The second edition is expected to broaden the conversation to a wider West African audience.
Accra was selected as the host city as part of LTIF'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 (AfCFTA). The forum is expected to attract about 2,500 participants from Ghana and the ECOWAS region. A major component of the 2026 forum will be the Business Expansion Growth INitiative (BEGIN), a programme of the Ministry of Commerce.
The Business Expansion Growth INitiative (BEGIN) aims to help businesses become more structured, fundable, and investment-ready. The programme will form part of LTIF's broader effort to connect entrepreneurs with investors and create opportunities for commercial partnerships. The forum will also feature structured B2B 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 SMEs, 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.
The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Commerce, Loveworld Kingdom. The forum convenes entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss production, trade, investment, and economic growth in Africa. Event details include registration and exhibition tours from 9am, sessions from 10am, and free registration required at ltifevent.com.
Key points
- The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum (LTIF) 2026 will focus on Production, Trade, Trust, and Innovation (PTTI) to discuss Africa's trade and investment prospects.
- The forum aims to attract about 2,500 participants from Ghana and the ECOWAS region.
- The event will feature structured B2B matchmaking sessions, investment pitch sessions, an exhibition, and trade fair.
