GuyExpo 2026 records highest exhibitor participation with 350 booths

A record 350 booths have been allocated to exhibitors at GuyExpo 2026, marking the highest level of participation in the exhibition’s history and providing more local businesses with opportunities to showcase their products, connect with potential buyers and explore new markets.

Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues announced the milestone during her opening remarks at the exhibition’s opening ceremony, noting that the strong response demonstrates the growing value of GuyExpo as a platform for investment, commercial partnerships and business development.

The minister said the exhibition is intended to do more than provide businesses with a space to display their products, but to create meaningful connections that can translate into investment and business growth.

“Our intention is to ensure that the expo is not simply a place to display products, but a space where meaningful business relationships are established and opportunities for growth are created,” Minister Rodrigues stated.

Held under the theme, “Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities Through Today’s Investments,” this year’s four-day exhibition brings together government, local and international businesses and investors to explore opportunities for partnerships, innovation and economic development.

Minister Rodrigues emphasised that economic growth must create opportunities for more Guyanese businesses to participate and benefit, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which remain central to the country’s economic diversification.

She highlighted that 6,553 businesses have registered with the Small Business Bureau (SBB) over the past six years, including 3,572 women-owned enterprises.

Additionally, 500 small businesses have received sponsorship to participate in local and regional expos, providing opportunities to showcase their products and access new markets.

The minister noted that 75 per cent of businesses monitored by the bureau have remained operational, demonstrating the importance of continued training and business support.

She briefly pointed to the Guyana Development Bank as another avenue through which entrepreneurs can access financing, mentorship and other support to establish, strengthen and expand their businesses.

Meanwhile, the exhibition will feature the return of the Tourism Village, live entertainment, cultural performances, new product launches and a dedicated business-to-business initiative, connecting buyers and suppliers. [DPI]