On September 17, 2026, the Organizing Committee of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV) made a key announcement: the official digital platform for the 42nd edition of the annual event, FIHAV-2026, is now live ahead of the fair’s opening.
Scheduled to run fully virtually from November 24 to 26 this year, the exhibition will be hosted exclusively at the dedicated web address www.cuba.feriahabana.cu, giving global and local business participants accessible access to connect and trade despite ongoing challenges.
Organizers framed the 2026 fair as a tangible demonstration of Cuba’s commitment to advancing its economic and social development, even amid a complex economic landscape defined by external multidimensional pressure and widespread systemic challenges. By opening its market to the global business community through a virtual format, Cuba maintains its openness to international trade and collaboration at a time when cross-border connectivity remains critical.
For registered exhibitors, the custom-built platform offers a full suite of digital features: participants can showcase their full range of products and services, compete for the fair’s annual industry awards, and access the full scheduled program of FIHAV-2026 events. This year’s edition will expand its thematic focus to cover high-priority global and local sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, global Energy Transition, international Tourism, and a dedicated showcase for Cuban-made goods under the “Made in Cuba” banner.
In addition to the sector-based thematic areas, the 2026 fair will include two distinct types of exhibition pavilions: one dedicated to representing all of Cuba’s individual subnational territories, and the traditional country-partnered pavilions that host both international and domestic Cuban business owners.
While the core exhibition is fully virtual, FIHAV-2026 will blend digital and in-person engagement to maximize business outcomes. A physical update session for the national Portfolio of Business Opportunities with Foreign Capital will be held in person, and the event’s signature business roundtable will operate in a hybrid format, welcoming both in-person and remote participants. The fair will also facilitate connections between Cuban business leaders based on the island and those living abroad, as well as with international entrepreneurs currently present in Cuba. Business meetings organized by Cuban diplomatic and consular missions stationed around the world will also be featured and accessible via the official platform, expanding the reach of networking opportunities for all participants.
Organizers confirmed that all prospective participants must complete their registration for the 42nd FIHAV by November 10, 2026, to secure their spot at the event.