Event

EAHS Nairobi - Africa's Humanitarian Procurement Summit

Danish Industry invites companies to join the Danish Pavilion at the East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS) in Nairobi - a leading platform for procurement, partnerships, and business development in the humanitarian sector in Africa.

The East African Humanitarian Summit (EAHS) is Africa’s longest-established humanitarian conference and exhibition, held at the UN Complex in Nairobi.

The summit brings together more than 600 participants and 80+ organisations, including:

  • UN agencies (UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR, UNOPS, etc.)
  • International NGOs (Red Cross, MSF, Save the Children, etc.)
  • Development banks and government representatives

EAHS combines high-level conference sessions, exhibition opportunities, and a dedicated Procurement & Matchmaking Zone, creating direct access to organisations with active procurement needs.

Why participate?

  • Meet key decision-makers
    • Engage directly with Heads of Procurement and senior representatives from UN agencies, NGOs, and development banks.
  • Access tailored matchmaking meetings
    • Participate in pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with organisations actively sourcing products and services.
  • Showcase your solutions
    • Present your products, services, and technologies to a highly targeted and relevant audience.
  • Generate business opportunities
    • Connect with organisations responsible for significant procurement budgets across the humanitarian sector.
  • Gain market insights
    • Learn about procurement processes, funding flows, and emerging needs in East Africa.

Procurement & Matchmaking Zone

A key element of EAHS is the dedicated Procurement Zone, offering structured one-to-one meetings with:

  • Heads of Procurement
  • Supply chain specialists
  • Partnership decision-makers

This setup ensures direct, business-focused dialogue and concrete opportunities for collaboration and sales.

 

Who should participate?

Relevant for companies within:

  • Logistics and supply chain
  • Healthcare and medical equipment
  • Water, sanitation, and infrastructure
  • Energy and climate solutions
  • Emergency response and resilience

 

What you get

  • Participation in the Danish Pavilion

  • Access to the Procurement & Matchmaking Zone (1:1 meetings)

  • Exhibition space

  • Access to conference sessions and networking events

  • Visibility towards key humanitarian stakeholders

  1. Direct access to procurement decision-makers

  2. Structured matchmaking

  3. High concentration of relevant humanitarian actors

For companies looking to enter or expand in the humanitarian market, EAHS provides a targeted platform with strong commercial potential.