EVENTS 2026
WEST AFRICA DELEGATION
In September 2026, the Scottish Africa Business Association welcomed a delegation of business leaders from Côte d’Ivoire, Angola and Nigeria to Aberdeen for a three-day programme focused on creating direct commercial connections with Scottish businesses. The programme included site visits to Scottish engineering and technology companies, targeted 1:1 business meetings, networking and participation in the Energy Exports Conference. Delegates gained first-hand insight into Scotland’s energy and engineering capabilities while Scottish businesses had the opportunity to learn more about opportunities across West African markets. The mission demonstrated the value of putting the right businesses in the room, creating connections that could lead to partnerships, investment and future trade between Scotland and West Africa.
KENYA TRADE MISSION
In January 2026, the Scottish Africa Business Association led a trade mission to Kenya, bringing together Scottish organisations to explore opportunities and strengthen connections in the Kenyan market. The programme included meetings with government representatives, businesses and local organisations, as well as site visits and networking events including participation at the UK-Kenya Business Forum. Delegates gained valuable insight into sectors such as renewable energy, education and skills training, agriculture and maritime, while building relationships with potential partners and learning more about the opportunities for collaboration between Scotland and Kenya.
EGYPT INWARD DELEGATION
As part of Subsea Expo, SABA welcomed Minister Plenipotentiary Wael Abdelraheem to Aberdeen for a programme designed to strengthen links between Scottish businesses and opportunities in Egypt. During the visit, SABA supported a speaking slot at the conference, providing a platform to highlight Egypt’s growing offshore and energy sectors. The programme also included a series of B2B meetings with Scottish companies, as well as site visits to showcase Scotland’s subsea expertise and education & skills training The visit created valuable opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange and the exploration of future partnerships between organisations in Scotland and Egypt.
ANGOLA TRADE MISSION
In February 2026, the Scottish Africa Business Association led a trade mission to Angola in partnership with the Energy Industries Council (EIC), bringing together Scottish and UK companies to explore opportunities in the country’s energy sector. The programme included meetings with government representatives, local businesses and industry leaders, alongside targeted B2B meetings and site visits that gave delegates a first-hand look at activity in Angola’s oil and gas sector. The mission received extremely positive feedback from participants, with several delegates describing it as the best trade delegation they had ever been part of, highlighting the quality of meetings, the strength of connections made and the insight gained into the Angolan market.