UK–KZN In‑Country Activation Mission

Durban Direct, together with KwaZulu‑Natal partners, invites UK businesses to a focused in‑country activation mission designed to deepen trade and investment ties, strengthen air‑route connectivity, and spotlight catalytic opportunities across KZN. The morning briefing will set the scene; the afternoon B2B matchmaking connects UK firms with KZN counterparts.

• Promote and drive investment, trade and tourism in KwaZulu‑Natal.
• Grow and entrench air services and connectivity for sustainable routes.
• Strengthen UK–KZN city relations, including sister‑city links.
• Promote and market catalytic investment opportunities and KZN tourism operators.
• Drive stakeholder engagement to keep KZN top‑of‑mind with international partners.

Who should attend

UK companies exploring market entry, partnerships, trade routes, logistics, tourism, and investment linked to KwaZulu‑Natal; airport/airline and route‑development stakeholders; professional services, infrastructure, manufacturing, green economy and visitor economy partners.

Programme (proposed)

08:30 – 09:00 Registration

09:00 – 10:30 Morning Briefing: KZN market outlook, air‑connectivity and priority sectors (plenary).

10:30 – 11:45 Networking coffee & sector desk drop‑ins.

12:00 – 15:00 B2B Matchmaking with KZN businesses (curated meetings).

A detailed sector profile will be sent after RSVP confirmation.

This is open to all, however you are required to RSVP (by 23 February 2026) by email to be allocated a space – see section about the organiser for email address, and indicate whether you’ll attend the morning briefing and/or the B2B session. (Single RSVP covers both; you can opt for either component.)