The African Competition Forum (ACF) Annual Meeting 2026 will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 13–14 April 2026 and will bring together Heads of Competition Authorities, senior officials, and ACF collaborators in pursuing the advancement of the ACF Workplan 24-26 and engaging ACF Members in technical discussions relating to competition enforcement in the digital era.

The Executive Director of the Competition Commission (Mauritius), in his capacity as ACF Chairperson, will be chairing the ACF Steering Committee Meeting and setting the tone for discussions on the Forum’s priorities and future direction. The programme will also combine a tailored capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing enforcement capabilities across ACF member agencies in digital markets.

Key Highlights of the ACF Meeting 2026, Dar es Salaam

• Participation of ACF competition authorities in steering committee deliberations
• Focus on emerging challenges in digital markets
• Expert-led technical sessions and peer exchange
• Networking opportunities
• Award of participation certificates to ACF delegates

Why It Matters?

As markets become increasingly digital and complex, competition authorities must be prepared to enforce against novel forms of competition restrictions while continuously adapting their tools and approaches. This meeting provides a unique opportunity to:

• Strengthen regional cooperation
• Share practical enforcement experience
• Build institutional capacity
• Shape the future of competition policy/enforcement in Africa