Why attend
5 reasons to
attend IATF2025
Make truly valuable business connections
Meaningful networking to take your business to the next level. IATF facilitates meetings and networking opportunities with major African trade actors (B2B, B2C, and B2G) and political stakeholders - all ready to make a deal. Accelerate your reach into African markets:
- Speed face-to-face networking sessions
- Buyers Programme
- Online business match-making programme
Be there
Learn more about the benefits of exhibiting, as well as example packages and testimonials from satisfied exhibitors.
A unique chance to meet:
Strengthen your business with a mark of quality
Attending IATF is a true mark of quality - every attendee will be able to showcase their attendance with an official certificate of participation. Your clients will be able to recognise your credentials all year round.
A concrete opportunity for trade
IATF is the only pan-African B2B cross-sector trade fair. It's an unrivalled opportunity for African buyers and sellers to meet and explore business opportunities - and attracts investors and trade organisations from all over the world. We support you to do business and finalise deals.
Free year-round
business platform
You'll also get access to IATF Virtual, the year-round platform that allows you to track every lead, interaction and inquiry, making follow-ups easier and more convenient.
Showcasing the best of African business
IATF's attendees will see the best that Africa has to offer, courtesy of a rich and varied events programme.
IATF2025 will feature key leading African and international speakers, and a range of events dealing with African trade and investment. Look out for dedicated sessions and training workshops covering exporting, standards, and marketing.
And with Creative Africa Nexus showcasing the brightest artists in arts and crafts, film, music, and fashion, IATF2025 will also be a haven for the curious and innovative.