UK–DRC Business Partnership Mission

UK–DRC Business Partnership Mission (London)

Dates: 13–15 October 2025
Locations: Westminster & Canary Wharf, London, UK

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• Meet decision-makers, not gatekeepers. Direct access to ministers, senior officials, and top industry leaders from the UK and DRC.
• Unlock investable opportunities. Real projects in mining, energy, infrastructure, and agro-industry—ready for partnerships.
• De-risk your market entry. Get policy, finance, and routes-to-market insights straight from the source.
• Build your deal team. Curated B2B meetings that match your goals.
• Strengthen your supply chain. Explore strategic minerals, responsible sourcing, and value-added opportunities.

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The UK–DRC Business Partnership Mission is a high-level, multi-sector engagement designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Organised by: KNG Strategy
In partnership with: British African Business Alliance (BABA)
With participation from: UK Embassy in Kinshasa, the Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FPI), and key Congolese ministries.

This mission brings together government officials, investors, academics, and business leaders to explore strategic partnerships and investment opportunities and to move from conversations to deals.

This mission aims to:

• Foster trade partnerships across key sectors and industries
• Support industrial development in the DRC with collaboration from advanced British industries
• Promote mutually beneficial commercial partnerships between private enterprises in both countries
• Showcase the DRC’s industrialisation strategy and priority investment opportunities
• Promote sustainable commercial and academic partnerships between British and Congolese institutions
• Facilitate dialogue between policymakers, investors, and private-sector actors
• Strengthen institutional cooperation with UK-based financial and economic entities
• Highlight strategic opportunities in mining: responsible sourcing, value-chain development, and industrial transformation

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• UK & DRC government representatives
• Investors, banks & DFIs
• Business leaders & entrepreneurs
• Mining & energy stakeholders
• Academics & policy experts
• Members of Parliament & diplomatic missions
• Trade & development professionals

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Day 1 — Financial Roundtable
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 | 12:00–14:30
Briefing on finance and strategic minerals
Venue: House of Parliament Westminster, Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA

Day 2 — Business Day
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 | 13:00–17:30
Investment-focused sessions and high-value networking
Venue: London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf, 22 Hertsmere Road, London E14 4ED

Day 3 — B2B Meetings - by appointment only
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 | From 11:00
Targeted 1:1 meetings to progress partnerships
Venue: Details shared with confirmed participants

To book an appointment for day 3, please email [email protected]

Please note: appointments are only for those who have booked a ticket to attend.

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• H.E. Julien Paluku — Minister of External Trade
• H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba — Minister of Mines

• Mining & strategic minerals (responsible sourcing and value-addition)
• Energy (generation, transmission, renewables)
• Infrastructure (transport, logistics, industrial zones)
• Agro-industry (processing, storage, value chains)

• Access to senior government decision-makers
• Pipeline previews: projects and partnership opportunities
• Policy & finance briefings to reduce risk
• Curated B2B matchmaking (submit interests after registration)
• Networking with investors, operators, and ecosystem partners

• General Admission (Business Day + Roundtable)
• B2B Meetings Add-On (limited slots; priority for investors and project owners)
• Diplomatic/Government Pass (by invitation/verification)

After checkout, you’ll receive a brief form to indicate your sectors, partnership goals, and meeting preferences for matchmaking.

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Dress code: Business / national dress welcome
Languages: English & French (live facilitation provided)
Accessibility: Venues are accessible; tell us your needs on the registration form
Travel & visas: Attendees are responsible for their own arrangements

📧 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp (UK): +44 7379 231092 / +44 7846 98787
📱 WhatsApp (DRC): +243 832 656083

KNG Strategy — in partnership with the British African Business Alliance and with the participation of the UK Embassy in Kinshasa, FPI, and key Congolese ministries.

Ready to explore high-value partnerships?
→ Register now to secure your seat and request B2B meetings.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

House of Commons, Saint Margaret Street, London, United Kingdom