MBABANE – Government has postponed the highly anticipated second edition of the Eswatini Investment Conference, with new dates expected to be announced after consultations with key stakeholders.
The announcement was made by Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) Chief Executive Officer Sibani Mngomezulu during a press briefing held at Mountain View in Mbabane on Tuesday morning.
Mngomezulu said the decision was reached after careful consideration despite preparations for the conference being at an advanced stage.
“The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, through the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority, has been actively engaged in preparations for the Eswatini Investment Conference 2026, including promotional activations outside the country,” he said.
He revealed that the preparations had generated significant interest from both local and international stakeholders, with registrations received from investors, companies, institutional investors, policymakers, financiers, speakers and conference delegates from around the world.
Mngomezulu stressed that the investment conference remains a key strategic initiative for attracting foreign and domestic investment in line with government’s programme of action aimed at accelerating economic growth.
“Whilst preparations are at an advanced stage to host the conference, after careful consideration and consultation with key stakeholders, a decision has been taken to defer the conference to a date yet to be announced,” he said.
He assured stakeholders that the postponement did not diminish government’s commitment to hosting the event.
“Hosting the investment conference remains a priority for the kingdom as it enhances our ability to position Eswatini as an attractive investment destination and boost investor confidence,” he said.
Mngomezulu further confirmed that all existing partnerships, sponsorship commitments and delegate registrations would remain valid and be carried over to the rescheduled conference.
He said EIPA, with the backing of government, remained encouraged by the overwhelming support already demonstrated by stakeholders and partners.
“Our organisation remains confident that the strong interest and support already demonstrated will contribute to an even more impactful platform for attracting investment for the economic development of the Kingdom,” he said.
He added that EIPA remained optimistic about delivering a bigger and better conference, describing the event as an important platform for connecting investors, innovators, project promoters and policymakers to drive sustainable economic growth.
The organising committee is currently consulting with government to finalise the new conference dates and related arrangements.
Mngomezulu urged members of the public, investors and the media to continue monitoring the official conference website for updates regarding the revised dates and other developments.
The Eswatini Investment Conference is regarded as one of government’s flagship investment promotion initiatives, bringing together local and international investors to explore investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy, while showcasing the country’s investment climate and policy reforms.
