The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has launched a regional activation drive aimed at securing meaningful investment commitments for the upcoming Eswatini Investment Conference, with chief executive Sibani Mngomezulu stressing the need for early partner alignment to ensure tangible outcomes.

Addressing delegates at the Activation Roadshow for the second Eswatini Investment Conference (EIC 2026) in Harare on Thursday, Mngomezulu said the engagement was designed to deepen regional collaboration and position Eswatini as a preferred investment destination.

"Today is really about connection. It is about bringing partners together early, aligning expectations, and creating a shared vision for what we want this conference to achieve," he said.

The conference, scheduled for July 29 to 31, is expected to build on the inaugural event by attracting investors, financiers and business leaders from across the region and beyond.

Mngomezulu described the conference as more than a business gathering, saying it was intended to create tangible investment opportunities.

"This brief information session will provide a guide on how to participate in the Eswatini Investment Conference 2026. The Conference... is a real platform where vision meets opportunity, and ideas will be transformed into reality."

He said the Harare roadshow reflected Eswatini's commitment to strengthening ties with regional and international partners.

"Today, we are not just here to talk about the investment conference; we are here to ignite partnerships, to look at Eswatini as a strategic investment destination."

Mngomezulu said the turnout demonstrated the strength of Eswatini's growing international relationships.

"Your presence here speaks to the strength of the relationships that Eswatini continues to build with the international community and our neighbours. More importantly, it reflects a shared commitment to partnership, collaboration, and the desire to share a common future."

He said EIPA was counting on stakeholders to broaden the conference's reach and enhance its impact.

"We anticipate that this conference will build on the success of the previous conference. As a host institution for the conference, we are cognisant of the value that it will take partners like you to play a role in broadening our reach and strengthening our engagement with the international business community."

The chief executive said EIC 2026 would provide a platform to showcase Eswatini's investment potential while connecting projects with investors capable of financing them.

"For us, this is not just an event, it is an opportunity. An opportunity to showcase the Kingdom's potential, to highlight priority sectors, and most importantly, to facilitate meaningful engagements that translate into quality investment outcomes."

Mngomezulu urged delegates to become ambassadors for the conference by promoting the event within their business networks.

"We want to request for your specific roles as ambassadors for our conference as well as key delegates. We see you as key enablers in helping us reach the right audiences, attract quality participation, and build lasting economic linkages."

He added that EIPA had launched a dedicated conference website to support stakeholder engagement and participation.

"Today's session is therefore both an update and an invitation to work with us, to collaborate with us, and to shape the success of EIC 2026 together."

Mngomezulu said the conference was guided by a clear objective of linking investment opportunities with capital to generate sustainable economic growth.

"As we prepare for EIC 2026, we are guided by a simple but powerful idea to connect investors and funders with projects. For us, this means more than facilitating investment. It means bringing together the right partners, the right ideas, and the right environment to unlock meaningful and sustainable growth."

He said Eswatini offered strong opportunities across multiple sectors and appealed for continued regional support to make the conference a success.

"Eswatini offers real opportunities across key sectors... We kindly therefore beseech you to work with us to make this event a catalyst for quality investment, real partnerships, and lasting value."