32nd ARSO General Assembly .
Mombasa coastal resort meeting shipping terminal
ARSO WEEK 2026 · Mombasa, Kenya

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32nd ARSO General Assembly

Standards enabling Intra-Africa trade under the AfCFTA – One Certificate Working for You

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24th to 28th August 2026 Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

The Continental Blueprint

A sovereign gateway to Intra-African trade

Hosted by the Government of the Republic of Kenya through the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the 32nd ARSO General Assembly convenes Member States, standardisation experts, regulators and trade partners to advance the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through harmonised standards and a single quality mark.

Over five days of plenaries, technical committees, workshops and high-level panels, delegates will chart the path toward One Certificate Working for You — unlocking market access, reducing technical barriers and accelerating sustainable industrialisation.

Fountain pen resting on a document with a golden seal

The Golden Seal

A symbol of the One Certificate — harmonised standards and conformity assessment working across Africa.

Programme Pillars

Five days of sovereign standardisation

Opening Ceremony & High-Level Panel

Standards enabling Intra-Africa trade under the AfCFTA — the One Certificate vision.

Council & General Assembly - ARSO Quality Mark

A single certification model facilitating market access across the continent.

Made in Africa Expo

Kenyan SMEs and enterprises showcasing standards-aligned African products.

Industrial Visits & Coastal Tour

Delegates explore Mombasa's port, industry and tourism infrastructure.

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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

The Venue

Sarova Whitesands
Beach Resort & Spa

Set on the shimmering shores of the Indian Ocean in Mombasa, the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa provides a prestigious coastal setting where high-stakes diplomacy meets Kenya's warm heritage — the ideal stage for advancing Africa's standardisation agenda.

24-28

August 2026

5+

Days of Sessions

The Industrial Canvas

Made in Africa Expo

Throughout the week, Kenyan SMEs and enterprises exhibit alongside the ARSO Central Secretariat Booth — a living gallery of textiles, leather, agro-processed goods and certified African products framed within the standards that enable their trade across the continent.

  • • Exhibitions, sales and business discussions
  • • Official launch by the Guest of Honour during the Opening Ceremony
  • • Delegates engage directly with exhibitors and standards-aligned products
African textile weave and leather grain

Social Programme

Beyond the plenary

25th August, 19:00–20:00

Welcoming Cocktail & Networking

Speeches and Refreshments — All Members and Stakeholders

27th August, 19:00–21:00

Gala Dinner & Networking

Speeches and Recognition Awards — All Members and Stakeholders

24th–28th August (All Week)

Made in Africa Expo

By Kenyan SMEs and Enterprises, with ARSO Central Secretariat Booth. Exhibitions, sales and business discussions.

Mombasa coastal resort meeting shipping terminal

Join Africa's standardisation leaders in Mombasa

Secure your place among Member States, partners and stakeholders shaping the future of intra-African trade.

32nd ARSO General Assembly

The 32nd ARSO General Assembly, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Kenya through the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

Venue

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya
24th – 28th August 2026

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