About The Event
DRC Travel Meet is an international tourism and investment event held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It serves as a strategic platform connecting key stakeholders in the travel, tourism, transport, and investment sectors from Africa and around the world.
Where
Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana Hotel, Kinshasa
When
11-12 September
2026
Conference topics
Here are some of the topics
This panel will explore how tourism can become a strategic driver of economic growth, job creation, foreign investment, and regional integration across Africa.
Technology is reshaping the tourism industry and innovative startups are improving traveler experiences and increasing the competitiveness of African destinations.
This panel will discuss improving regional connectivity, visa facilitation and airline partnerships that encourage seamless travel across Africa.
This session will explore how culture and creative industries can strengthen destination branding and enhance Africa's global attractiveness.
Panelists will discuss responsible tourism practices, biodiversity conservation, community-based tourism, ESG initiatives, and climate resilience.
This panel will focus on education, professional training, entrepreneurship and the skills needed to prepare the next generation of tourism leaders.
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Find below the event Schedule for conference and panels.
Car Pick Up
Car pick up from hotels to the first step of the trip.
KINSHASA TOUR STARTS Tours program starts
Visit the key points in the packages during all the day.
KINSHASA TOUR FINISHING Tours program finished
Dropping all guest to their respective hotels.
Introduction MC
Welcoming delegations.
National Anthems MC
DRC National anthems.
Performance National group
Culture Performance.
Speech by YEBO DRC CEO, Gaylord KASAYI
Opening speech.
Message from DRC Tourism Board ONT
Welcome speech.
Keynote Speaker and adresse H.E Didier Mazenga, Minister of Tourism
Keynote Speaker and adresse for the audience.
Guest of honor DTM Guest
Speach.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT : OPPORTINUTIES Moderator : MC
Panalists TBC.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT : BRAND MARKETING Moderator : MC
Panelists TBC (to be confirmed).
Tourism and the Circular Economy (Marketing & Sustainability)Moderator : MC
Panelists TBC (to be confirmed).
TRAVEL TECH : BRAND MARKETING Moderator : MC
Panelists TBC (to be confirmed).
Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism: Impact on Africa Moderator : MC
Panelists TBC (to be confirmed).
TOURISM INDUSTRY : INVESTMENTModerator : MC
Panelists TBC (to be confirmed).
Tourism for Gender Equality Moderator : MC
Panelists TBC (to be confirmed).
ARTS EXPOSITIONS Centre wallonie bruxelles
Presentation of some congolese arts and cultural product
GALA DINER. Aquasplash
Gala diner by invitation.
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Kin Plaza Arjaan By ROTANA Hotel, Kinshasa
Located in the city center, it is a privileged space for creation, meeting, exchange, debate, partnership and friendship. It is also a center for promoting Congolese content.
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Exhibition Stand
- Booth rental
- 2 personnes access to the conference space
- Custom Badge
- 3 nights + safari (satursday)
- Size : 10 Square meter (high size also available)
- Two Double Beds Guest Room (5 start hotel)
- Aeroport transfert
- Visa Applicatoin support
- Workshop Access
- Dinner invitation
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DRC TRAVEL MEET by YEBO DRC