They could probably hold it in a tent.

[El Presidente]

 

...I am assuming they are timing the exhibition in between blackouts. ........ 

 

A showcase of opportunities offered by the Cuban economy

The 41st edition of the event, which begins today, will focus on renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and integration into blocs such as BRICS

Author: National Editor | [email protected]

november 24, 2025 09:11:46

 

The 41st Havana International Fair (Fihav 2025), the region's main trade fair, begins today with the aim of promoting new strategic areas for the national economy and presenting Cuba as a reliable destination for business.
At a recent press conference, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, said that this edition goes beyond traditional trade negotiations by incorporating areas of high prospective value. "This fair is much more than a space for commercial exchange; it is a showcase for the opportunities offered by the Cuban economy, based on innovation, sustainability, and integration," he said.
Among the new features of Fihav 2025 are five thematic exhibition areas, designed to highlight the most relevant opportunities. One of these is the Made in Cuba pavilion, which aims to promote the exportable quality of national production, with special participation by MSMEs and production hubs.
In addition, the Renewable Energy in Cuba area is aimed at promoting the energy transition with panels on sustainable investment, and there is a space dedicated to Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence applied to management and production.
Another segment of great interest will be dedicated to BRICS and Integration Mechanisms, which will showcase projects and sectors with potential for cooperation in schemes such as ALBA-TCP, the EAEU, and ALADI, among others. Completing this vision is the Unique Cuba sector, which positions tourism as a driving force for productive chains and service exports.
In a complex international context, marked by the intensification of the U.S. government's blockade of the island and the effects of Hurricane Melissa in the east of the country, the Fair will be attended by more than 47 countries and the European Union. Among the participating nations are strategic partners such as Russia, China, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia.
The most represented sectors will be agribusiness, biotechnology, and medical services —an area in which Cuba enjoys international prestige— as well as tourism, the energy industry, and logistics. 
The event will also host the 8th Investment Forum, with an update on the Portfolio of Opportunities, and the Caribbean Banking Forum.

[NYGuido]

It seems like what ACTUALLY will happen is that talented and industrious Cubans will meet folks from businesses in other countries and then move overseas for the opportunities that don’t exist in Cuba, exacerbating the brain drain.