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Exhibition Space
Exhibition Stand Booking
- Every exhibition stand package includes automatic Eki Place onboarding.
- Your stand is your physical presence at GTF and your digital storefront on the Eki Place global marketplace both active from the
moment your booking is confirmed. - Prices shown are for the full 7-day event period.
Digital-Only Stand
$
199
- Active Eki Place digital showcase page live from booking date
- Virtual exhibitor profile visible to all 10,000+ GTF registered participants
- Buyer enquiry and lead capture form embedded in your profile
- Post-event Buyer Interest Report of all contacts who engaged with your profile
- Listed in the GTF Official Online Exhibitor Directory
- 1 × Eki Place Standard account 3 months free
Price with Discounts
Eki 15%: $169 | RDB 10%: $179 | Bond 20%: $159 | Eki+Bond: $135
For businesses unable to travel global visibility from anywhere networking
PREMIUM STAND
$
1,800
- Custom shell-scheme (4m × 3m) with optional full graphic wrap
- 4 × Exhibitor Passes + 1 × Business Delegate Pass
- 3 × power outlets, Wi-Fi, meeting table with 4 chairs
- 2 × Deal Room pre-scheduled appointments included (value $400)
- Eki Place Premium listing 3 months free + Eki Trade Newsletter feature
- Company logo on the GTF Exhibitor Map distributed to all delegates
- 1 × social media mention on GTF official channels
Price with Discounts
Eki User 15%: $1,530 | RDB 10%: $1,620 | Bond 20%: $1,440 | Early Bird: $1,440
For Established exporters and growing brands anywhere networking
STARTUP BOOTH
$
450
- 2.4m × 1.2m table stand with branded backdrop panel
- 2 × Exhibitor Floor Passes (full 7-day exhibition access)
- 1 × power outlet + high-speed Wi-Fi
- GTF Printed and Digital Exhibitor Directory listing
- Eki Place Starter account 3 months free
- Eligible to book Innovation Stage demo slot (separate booking)
Price with Discounts
Eki 15%: $382 | RDB 10%: $405 | Bond 20%: $360 | Early Bird: $360
First-time exhibitors and early-stage startups
LARGE STAND
$
3,200
- Custom build-ready space (6m × 4m) with shell frame and power trunking
- 6 × Exhibitor Passes + 2 × Business Delegate Passes
- 4 × Power outlets, dedicated Wi-Fi circuit, full reception furniture
- 4 × Deal Room pre-scheduled appointments (value $800)
- Eki Place Premium 6 months free + featured in GTF Trade Report 2026
- Company name on GTF Main Stage Backdrop on Days 1 and 7
- 2 × social media mentions on GTF channels
Price with Discounts
Eki User 15%: $2,720 | RDB 10%: $2,880 | Bond 20%: $2,560
Multinationals and major sector players
Most POPULAR
STANDARD STAND
$
950
- Shell-scheme booth (3m × 2m) walls, fascia board, carpet
- 2 × Exhibitor Passes + 1 × General Delegate Pass
- 2 × Power outlets, Wi-Fi, lockable storage
- 1 × pre-scheduled Deal Room appointment included (value $200)
- GTF Exhibitor Directory listing + Eki Place Standard 3 months free
- Inclusion in GTF WhatsApp Exhibitor Network for daily updates
Price with Discounts
Eki 15%: $807 | RDB 10%: $855 | Bond 20%: $760 | African SME: $836
For traders, buyers, sector representatives and business developers
COUNTRY PAVILION
$
8,000–$35 ,000
- Fully branded national pavilion with custom-build design and country flag branding
- Dedicated GTF Pavilion Manager for the full event duration
- Unlimited exhibitor floor passes within pavilion capacity
- VIP reception and private meeting area within the pavilion
- 4 × government-to-business Deal Room sessions included
- Full-page country listing in GTF Official Programme (10,000 print run)
- Eki Place Country Showcase Page 1 year + featured in all Eki marketing
RDB 10% applies. Pavilion cost may be offset against Government Sponsorship tier.
National trade delegations and government trade agencies business developers
Exhibition Space
Combo & Bundle Packages
Stand + Pass bundles at significantly reduced combined pricing. All GTF discounts apply to the total combo price.
SOLO EXHIBITOR STARTER
$
580
SAVE $650
- 1 × Standard Stand (6sqm) standalone value $950
- 1 × Business Delegate Pass standalone value $280
- COMBINED STANDALONE VALUE: $1,230 | COMBO SAVING: $650
- Includes: 1 × Co-Net Wristband, Eki Place Standard 6 months
Eki 15%: $493 | RDB 10%: $522 | Bond 20%: $464 | Early Bird: $522
For individual first-time exhibitors
Startup Nation Bundle
$
1,400
SAVE $2,900
- 5 × Startup Booths (3sqm each) standalone value $2,250
- 10 × Youth Entrepreneur Passes standalone value $650
- 5 × Business Delegate Passes standalone value $1,400
- COMBINED STANDALONE VALUE: $4,300 | COMBO SAVING: $2,900
- All 5 booths placed together in the GTF Innovation Zone
- Dedicated GTF Startup Coach assigned to the group for the week
Eki 15%: $1,190 | Bond 20%: $1,120
For accelerators and hubs bringing multiple startups
Best value
BUSINESS TEAM COMBO
$
1,050
SAVE $460
- 1 × Standard Stand (6sqm) standalone value $950
- 2 × Business Delegate Passes standalone value $560
- COMBINED STANDALONE VALUE: $1,510 | COMBO SAVING: $460
- Includes: 2 × Co-Net Wristbands, , Eki Place Standard 6 months
Eki 15%: $892 | RDB 10%: $945 | Bond 20%: $840
For SMEs sending a small team
Diaspora Investor Bundle
$
500
SAVE $$1,860
- 2 × Diaspora Investor Passes standalone value $560
- 1 × Shared Premium Stand (12sqm) standalone value $1,800
- COMBINED STANDALONE VALUE: $2,360 | COMBO SAVING: $1,860
- Includes: Day 5 curated sessions, 2 × Eki Place Business accounts 12 months, diaspora group mixer invitation
Eki 15%: $425 | RDB 10%: $450 | Bond 20%: $400
Curated for diaspora groups investing together
PREMIUM TRADER COMBO
$
2,400
SAVE $510
- 1 × Premium Stand (12sqm) standalone value $1,800
- 1 × VIP Delegate Pass standalone value $550
- 2 × Business Delegate Passes standalone value $560
- COMBINED STANDALONE VALUE: $2,910 | COMBO SAVING: $510
- Includes: 1 × Co-Net Smart Card, 3 × Wristbands, Eki Place Premium 12 months
Eki 15%: $2,040 | RDB 10%: $2,160 | Bond 20%: $1,920 | Eki+Bond: $1,632
For growing exporters with a senior-led team
COUNTRY DELEGATION COMBO
$
9,500
SAVE $2,940
- 1 × Country Pavilion (50sqm) standalone value $8,000
- 4 × VIP Passes standalone value $2,200
- 8 × Business Passes standalone value $2,240
- COMBINED STANDALONE VALUE: $12,440 | COMBO SAVING: $2,940
- Full-page GTF Programme country listing, 20 × Deal Room sessions, dedicated country coordinator
RDB 10%: $8,550 | Bond 20%: $7,600 | Eki+Bond: $6,460
Complete package for national trade missions
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Packages
- All sponsorship packages have clear pricing and defined benefits.
- Select your tier, fill in the registration form, and proceed to payment.
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. Balance due by August 15, 2026.
Travel-Inclusive
International Sponsorship Packages
Includes return flights from sponsor’s home city, hotel accommodation in Kigali, and in-country transport. Booking deadline: July 30, 2026.
TOP TIER
Sovereign Partner
$
150,000
- FLIGHTS: 3 × Business Class return tickets (from any international hub with RwandAir, KQ, or partner airline)
- HOTEL: 5-Star Hotel, Kigali (Marriott / Serena / Radisson Blu) (6 nights (Oct 11–17) nights, room only)
- TRANSPORT: Private airport transfers + in-city transport throughout Rwanda for the duration
- DELEGATE PASSES: 3 × VIP Delegate Passes + 3 × Business Delegate Passes (6 passes total)
- EXHIBITION: 1 × Exclusive 200sqm Branded Pavilion with private meeting rooms (fully managed)
- Exclusive naming rights to one major GTF venue space (e.g. 'The [Company] Main Stage')
- Keynote speaking slot before Heads of State and 5,000+ delegates
- Logo on ALL GTF materials: stage backdrops, wristbands, lanyard,website, signage
- Full-page double-spread advertisement in GTF Official Programme (10,000 print copies)
- Co-branded GTF Trade Report 2026, distributed to 100,000+ contacts post-event
- 15-minute company video broadcast in the Main Plenary Hall each morning before keynotes
- Named in all Bloomberg Africa and CNBC Africa press releases for the duration of GTF
- Reserved table of 10 at all 3 Official Gala Dinners (Opening, Investment Night, Closing)
- Eki Place Enterprise listing 1 year free (value $2000) + co-branded digital campaign
- GTF Concierge dedicated to your delegation for all logistical and protocol needs
- Airport VIP Fast-Track and designated GTF protocol welcome for your delegation
The highest international sponsorship level — full GTF co-branding
DIAMOND PARTNER
$
100,000
- FLIGHTS: 2 × Business Class + 2 × Economy Class return tickets (4 seats total)
- HOTEL: 5-Star Hotel, Kigali (6 nights (Oct 11–17) nights, room only)
- TRANSPORT: Private airport transfers + in-city transport throughout Rwanda for the duration
- DELEGATE PASSES: 2 × VIP Delegate Passes + 3 × Business Delegate Passes (5 passes total)
- EXHIBITION: 1 × 150sqm Branded Exhibition Pavilion in a prime sector zone
- Exclusive naming rights to one GTF Sector Pavilion (Agriculture, Tech, Finance, Manufacturing, or Creative)
- 2 × Keynote or panel speaking slots across any two sector days of your choice
- Full-page advertisement in GTF Official Programme
- Co-branded post-event Sector Investment Report distributed to all event participants
- Logo on GTF website, event stage backdrop, and all sector-specific signage
- Reserved table of 8 at 2 Official Gala Dinners of your choice
- 6 × Deal Room pre-scheduled appointments included
- Eki Place Premium listing 1 year (value $2000)
Premium co-branding + 2 Business Class tickets + exclusive sector rights
PLATINUM PARTNER
$
75,000
- FLIGHTS: 2 × Business Class return tickets
- HOTEL: 5-Star Hotel, Kigali (5 nights (Oct 12–16) nights, room only)
- TRANSPORT: Private airport transfers + in-city transport throughout Rwanda for the duration
- DELEGATE PASSES: 2 × VIP Delegate Passes + 2 × Business Delegate Passes (4 passes total)
- EXHIBITION: 1 × 80sqm Standard Exhibition Pavilion in your preferred sector
- Sector-specific naming rights in your chosen industry zone
- 1 × Panel speaking slot on your chosen sector day
- Half-page advertisement in GTF Official Programme
- Logo on GTF website, and sector-specific signage
- Reserved table of 6 at 1 Official Gala Dinner
- 4 × Deal Room pre-scheduled appointments
- Featured in 4 × GTF social media posts (channels with 100,000+ combined)
- Eki Place Standard listing 1 year free (value $2000)
High-visibility package with 2 Business Class + full branding suite
GOLD PARTNER
$
50,000
- FLIGHTS: 1 × Business Class + 1 × Economy Class return tickets (2 seats total)
- HOTEL: 4-Star Hotel, Kigali (Lemigo / Park Inn class) (5 nights (Oct 12–16) nights, room only)
- TRANSPORT: Private airport transfers + in-city transport throughout Kigali for the duration
- DELEGATE PASSES: 1 × VIP Delegate Pass + 2 × Business Delegate Passes (3 passes total)
- EXHIBITION: 1 × 40sqm Premium Exhibition Stand
- 1 × Co-branded Innovation Stage session (20-minute slot)
- Quarter-page advertisement in GTF Official Programme
- Logo on GTF website and sector signage
- 2 × Deal Room pre-scheduled appointments
- 3 × GTF social media mentions
- Eki Place Standard listing 6 months free
Solid brand presence with 1
Business Class + premium
exhibition stand
SILVER PARTNER
$
35,000
- FLIGHTS: 1 × Economy Class return ticket
- HOTEL: 4-Star Hotel, Kigali (4 nights (Oct 13–16) nights, room only)
- TRANSPORT: Private airport transfers + in-city transport throughout Kigali City Only for the duration
- DELEGATE PASSES: 1 × Business Delegate Pass + 1 × General Delegate Pass (2 passes total)
- EXHIBITION: 1 × 12sqm Premium Exhibition Stand (fully equipped shell scheme)
- Logo on GTF website and printed sponsor honour roll
- 1 × Deal Room appointment included
- 2 × GTF social media mentions
- Inclusion in GTF Official Sponsor Directory (distributed to all 10,000+ participants)
- Eki Place Standard listing 3 months free
Accessible international presence with 1 Economy Class flight included
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
$
20,000
- FLIGHTS: 1 × Economy Class return ticket
- HOTEL: 3-Star Hotel, Kigali (serviced guesthouse or equivalent) (4 nights (Oct 13–16) nights, room only)
- TRANSPORT: Private airport transfers + in-city transport throughout Rwanda for the duration
- DELEGATE PASSES: 1 × Business Delegate Pass (1 pass total)
- EXHIBITION: 1 × 6sqm Standard Exhibition Stand (shell scheme booth)
- Logo on GTF website under 'Associate Sponsors'
- Inclusion in GTF Official Sponsor Directory
- 1 × GTF social media mention
- Eki Place Starter account 3 months free
Entry-level international presence — flight + hotel + stand included
No Travel Included
Corporate Sponsorship Packages
For domestic, regional and African corporations. No travel package. All GTF discounts apply.
MAX BRANDING
Corporate PLATINUM SPONSOR
$
150,000
- Exclusive naming rights to the GTF Deal Room Suite (e.g. 'The [Company] Deal Room') for all 7 days
- Keynote speaking slot at Day 1 Opening Ceremony before Heads of State and 3,000+ delegates
- Logo on ALL GTF materials: stage backdrops, Customised Eki Digital wristbands, lanyards, website, banners, print
- Full-page double-spread in GTF Official Programme (10,000 print run + digital edition)
- 10 × VIP Delegate Passes (retail value $6,000)
- Reserved table of 10 at all 3 Official Gala Dinners (Opening, Investment Night, Closing)
- 15-minute company video broadcast in Main Plenary Hall before each day's opening keynote
- Co-branded GTF Trade Report 2026 distributed to 50,000+ global contacts
- Named in all Bloomberg Africa and CNBC Africa press releases throughout GTF
- Exclusive 200sqm branded exhibition pavilion with private meeting rooms
- Eki Place Enterprise listing 1 year (value $499) + co-branded digital marketing campaign
Eki User 15% off = $127,500
Maximum corporate brand ownership of GTF 2026
CORPORATE GOLD SPONSOR
$
75,000
- Exclusive naming rights to one GTF Sector Pavilion (e.g. 'The [Bank] Agriculture Pavilion')
- Panel speaking slot on your chosen sector day + 1 × Innovation Stage session (20 minutes)
- Half-page advertisement in GTF Official Programme
- 6 × VIP Delegate Passes (retail value $3,600)
- Reserved table of 8 at 1 Official Gala Dinner
- Logo on GTF website, app, and sector signage for all 7 days
- 5 × featured posts on GTF social media channels (100,000+ combined following)
- 100sqm exhibition pavilion in your sponsored sector zone
- Eki Place Premium listing 1 year (value $200)
Eki User 15%: $63,750 | RDB 10%: $67,500 | Bond 20%: $60,000
Sector leadership name a pavilion, lead a day
CORPORATE SILVER SPONSOR
$
30,000
- Co-branded Innovation Stage session (30 minutes 'Innovation Hour by [Company]')
- Quarter-page advertisement in GTF Official Programme
- Logo on sector signage and GTF website for all 7 days
- 4 × Business Delegate Passes (retail value $1,200)
- 1 × 12sqm Standard Stand included at no extra cost
- 3 × featured social media posts on GTF channels
- 2 × GTF email newsletter mentions (50,000+ subscribers)
- Eki Place Standard listing 1 year (value $2000)
Eki User 15%: $25,500 | RDB 10%: $27,000 | Bond 20%: $24,000
Strong presence — stage
session, stand & programme
page
CORPORATE BRONZE SPONSOR
$
10,000
- Logo on GTF website, mobile app, and printed sponsor honour roll
- 2 × Business Delegate Passes (retail value $600)
- Inclusion in GTF Official Sponsor Directory (distributed to all participants)
- 1 × 6sqm Standard Booth included
- 1 × GTF social media mention
- Named in GTF Closing Summary email to all 10,000+ registered participants
Eki User 15%: $8,500 | RDB 10%: $9,000 | Bond 20%: $8,000
Targeted visibility logo, directory & delegate passes
AFRICAN SME COMMUNITY SPONSOR
$
3,000
- Name and logo on the GTF Community Sponsors Board at the Networking Lounge entrance
- 2 × General Delegate Pass included (retail value $120)
- GTF website listing under 'Community Sponsors'
- 1 × social media mention on GTF channels
- Official GTF 2026 Community Sponsorship Certificate
- Available at 12% Eki User discount = $2,640 | African SME discount = $2,640
African SME Discount: $2,640 | Eki User 15%: $2,550
Designed for African SMEs maximum visibility,minimum investment
CSR / NGO PARTNER
$
5,000–$15,000
- Official 'GTF 2026 CSR Partner' designation on all related materials
- 1-hour dedicated CSR activation session (youth enterprise, women in trade, climate, or disability inclusion)
- Quarter-page in GTF Official Programme
- 2 × General Delegate Passes (retail value $240)
- 2 × social media posts on GTF channels
- Opportunity to announce a grant, scholarship, or award at GTF (coordinated with GTF team)
Already at social impact pricing — no further discounts apply. Final fee determined by scope of activation.
For non-profits,foundations and impact organisations page
IN-KIND PARTNER Service Valuation
- Contribution of services in lieu of cash: media, accommodation, flights, printing, AV, catering, IT
- Each contribution assessed by GTF Committee and assigned a verified cash-equivalent value
- Benefits granted at the matching cash tier (e.g. $30,000 media value = Silver Sponsor rights)
- All in-kind agreements signed as a formal MoU no later than July 20th, 2026
- Eki User 15% discount applied to any remaining cash component in hybrid cash+in-kind deals
Email gtf@ekiholdings.org
For companies contributing services instead of cash
Why Sponsor
Unrivalled Brand Reach
3,000+ C-suite executives, 200+ Heads of State and Ministers, 50+ countries, 2,500+ exhibition visitors across 7 days. No other African platform offers this concentration of decision-makers.