It was in the Baixa of Maputo, at JFS Corporate, that Mozambique Beer Expo 2026 opened its doors on 23 October with Industry Day. Part of the partner initiative Maputo Fast Forward, the event was devoted to dialogue, the sharing of experiences, the creation of synergies and the growth opportunities of the sector in Mozambique.

Once the organisers' opening speech had ended, a panel discussion followed, moderated by Leonel Matsumane, Director of Tourism at the Maputo Municipal Council. The participants were Dércio Costa, Brand Manager at Heineken Moçambique; Bruno Tembe, Executive Director of Cervejas de Moçambique (CDM); Miguel Garrido, Marketing Director of Grupo Mega, representing Super Bock; and Hélder Buvana, representing Cerveja Mafalala.