The Expo
Where Deals, Ideas & Africa Meet
Three days. 5,000+ delegates. 300+ exhibitors. One unmissable platform for the business of African tourism.
Why Attend
Six Reasons POATE Is Unmissable
Hosted Buyer Meetings
Pre-matched 15-minute meetings connecting you to qualified international buyers and suppliers.
Investment Forum
Access tourism financing sessions led by the African Development Bank and global investors.
Curated Networking
Structured receptions and lakeside functions designed to forge lasting partnerships.
World-Class Programme
Keynotes and panels from ministers, pioneers, and the boldest voices in travel.
Excellence Awards
Celebrate the continent’s best at the prestigious Tourism Excellence Awards Gala.
Global Reach
Connect with 40+ countries under one roof on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Who You’ll Meet
A room full of decision-makers
POATE attracts the people who move the industry — from government ministers and institutional investors to the operators and brands defining African travel.
Tour Operators & DMCs38%
Hotels & Resorts24%
Destination Marketing Orgs18%
Investors & Government12%
Media & Technology8%
The Venue
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Set on a private peninsula on Lake Victoria, Munyonyo has hosted heads of state and global summits. Its grand facilities, lush gardens, and lakeside setting make it the ideal stage for POATE 2027.
- Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Lake Victoria, Kampala, Uganda
- 40 minutes from Entebbe International Airport