Benguela – The 13th edition of the Benguela International Fair (FIB), the largest in the South region, will be held between the 22nd and 26th of May, with 342 companies scheduled, representing the country, but also Portugal, Brazil and Turkey.
The event, whose 2023 edition was best attended by the company Sanlam Angola Seguros, aims to promote the economic and industrial potential of the southern region of Angola, with the aim of attracting investments for the development of the logistics chain and creating a good business environment.
Speaking of the launch of the 13th edition of the FIB, taking place at the Ombaka National Stadium, the president of the Board of Directors of the Eventos Arena group, Bruno Albernaz foresees, for this year, a seven percent increase in the number of exhibitors compared to the last edition.
According to the PCA of Eventos Arena, in this edition, under the motto “Dynamize Potentials to Transform the Economy”, companies will have four exhibition pavilions spread throughout the interior of the stadium.
In the outdoor space, he noted, stands will be set up to display products and services, especially machinery, as well as restaurant and entertainment areas .
Unlike past editions, this year a tent will be set up outside the stadium for conferences, technical presentations and debates, with a view to future business and partnerships.
In preview of the event, Bruno Albernaz also guaranteed the maintenance of 50 percent discounts on pavilion occupancy costs (1, 2, 3 and 4) exclusively for companies based in the province of Benguela, in order to encourage their participation.
In addition to national exhibiting brands in various segments, the person in charge also said that the presence of business groups from countries such as Portugal, Brazil and Turkey.
"This year, the expectation is that the Benguela International Fair will once again have the participation of exhibitors from abroad, mainly from agribusiness ", he said.
Alongside the increase in exhibitors, Bruno Albernaz pointed out as a new feature of this edition the focus on ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies), to facilitate communication and interaction during the five days of the event.
With this, he admitted, the intention is to provide a "Network" space for everyone to be connected, thus allowing the greatest number of business possible during FIB 2024.
Attracting investments
On the occasion, he highlighted that the province of Benguela has been attracting investors in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing industry, logistics, renewable energy and technology, with benefits for the Center-South region.
Hence stating that, due to its privileged location and strategic infrastructures, such as the Benguela Railway and the Port of Lobito , the province plays a driving role in the national economy.
In this context, it emphasizes that the FIB's objectives are aligned with the need to promote the transformation of these local potentialities into wealth and well-being of the region, through job creation.
Conditions
In turn, the provincial vice-governor of Benguela for Technical Services and Infrastructures, Adilson Gonçalves, highlights the economic importance of FIB, while ensuring that the conditions are being created for the success of the event.
Adilson Gonçalves sees the Benguela International Fair as important for boosting the economic development of the province and the country, promoting business. JH/CRB
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