Destination StrategyConservation
Lilly Ajarova
Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Tourism Board · Uganda
16th Edition#POATE2027
Pearl of Africa
Tourism Expo 2027
May 20–23, 2027Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala
Countdown to POATE 2027
00Days
:00Hours
:00Minutes
:00Seconds
0+Delegates
0+Exhibitors
0+Countries
0thEdition
The 2027 Theme
“Transforming Tourism: Innovation, Sustainability & Growth”
POATE 2027 convenes the leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of African travel. Over three days on the shores of Lake Victoria, we explore how tourism can transform economies while honouring the cultures and landscapes that make this continent extraordinary.
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Lake Victoria, Kampala, Uganda
Innovation
Pillar 1Harnessing technology, data, and creativity to reimagine how Africa welcomes the world.
Sustainability
Pillar 2Building regenerative tourism that protects ecosystems and empowers local communities.
Growth
Pillar 3Unlocking investment and partnerships to double the continent’s tourism economy.
Why Uganda
The Pearl of Africa
From misty gorilla forests to the source of the Nile, Uganda offers an unrivalled canvas of experiences — the perfect backdrop for the continent’s premier tourism gathering.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Mountain Gorillas
Jinja
The Source of the Nile
Queen Elizabeth N.P.
Big Five Safari
Kampala & Entebbe
Lake Victoria
Mountains of the Moon
Rwenzori Mountains
Three Days
Full Programme A Programme Built for Impact
Keynotes, panels, hands-on workshops, and curated networking — each day anchored by a defining theme.
Voices
All Speakers Speakers Shaping the Future
Ministers, investors, and pioneers from across the continent and beyond take the POATE stage.
InvestmentInfrastructure
Dr. Kwame Osei
Director of Tourism Investment
African Development Bank · Ghana
SustainabilityLuxury Hospitality
Amara Diallo
Founder & CEO
Sahel Eco Lodges · Senegal
Safari TourismRegional Integration
James Mwangi
Group Managing Director
East Africa Safari Collective · Kenya
Tourism PolicyDestination Branding
Fatima Zahra El Amrani
Minister of Tourism
Government of Morocco · Morocco
Partnership
Sponsor the Pearl of Africa Expo
Align your brand with East Africa’s most influential tourism gathering. Choose the tier that matches your ambition.
Bronze
$5,000
- Logo on website
- Exhibition booth
- 2 delegate passes
Silver
$15,000
- All Bronze benefits
- Programme listing
- 5 delegate passes
- Branded signage
Most PopularGold
$35,000
- All Silver benefits
- Speaking slot
- 10 passes + VIP lounge
- Gala table
Platinum
$75,000
- Headline branding
- Keynote opportunity
- Unlimited passes
- Private reception
Ready to partner with POATE 2027?
Apply through our sponsorship portal to secure your tier, customise your package, and join the continent’s tourism leaders.
Latest
All News News & Announcements
The road to POATE 2027 — partnerships, programme reveals, and stories from across the continent.
Stay Informed
Never Miss a POATE 2027 Update
Programme reveals, speaker announcements, and registration deadlines — delivered straight to your inbox. #POATE2027