Don’t miss Africa’s premier trade and investment event: the IATF2023, taking place from the 9-15 November 2023 in Cairo, Egypt. The last Trade Fair was held in Durban, South Africa, in 2021 and led to more than £42 billion in trade deals – a figure which is expected to be surpassed at this year’s IATF.
Besides the 1,600 exhibitors, 79 countries and 35,000 attendees that will be participating at the event, here are another 9 reasons you need to Register
9 reasons to attend IATF2023
- TRADE EXHIBITION: The week-long event gives countries, large corporates and SMEs an unmissable opportunity to set up Pavilions and exhibition stands that will be seen by thousands of attendees who have come to make business deals. Exhibitors can showcase their goods and services to buyers who are ready to take full advantage of the AfCFTA.
- CANEX: Africa’s creative industries are often overlooked as serious contenders for trade and investment, despite being hugely profitable. The CANEX platform was designed to put Africa’s creative industries under the spotlight, showcasing fashion, music, film arts and craft, sports, gastronomy and culinary arts. Throughout IATF2023 the platform will host numerous events and workshops, including a Creative Africa Summit and dedicated Creative Industry Exhibition.
- AU YOUTH START-UP PROGRAMME: The Youth Start-Up segment will have a dedicated Pavilion for Youth Start-Ups in Africa where they will showcase their innovative ideas, prototypes, goods and services. The IATF will provide opportunities for matchmaking with venture capitalists, entrepreneurship training, networking amongst the youth and other delegates at the Trade Fair.
- TRADE AND INVESTMENT FORUM: The four-day conference will feature high-level African and international speakers who will deliberate on how to ramp up trade and investment across the continent. Specifically, the conference will feature dedicated sessions on trade and investment opportunities under the AfCFTA and will also include training workshops covering exporting, standards, and marketing.
- IATF VIRTUAL:If you are unable to attend the event in-person, the IATF Virtual is your one-stop shop for taking full advantage of the Trade Fair online. It allows you to showcase goods, services and investment opportunities on an interactive online platform.
- COUNTRY DAYS: The country day segment is a unique platform and sponsorship opportunity that allows 4 African countries to showcase their trade, investment, tourism and cultural opportunities. The first slot is reserved for the Host Country (Egypt), which will allow the Arab Republic to showcase a range of investment opportunities to IATF attendees.
- THE AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE SHOW: The Africa Automotive Show will present a platform for auto manufacturers, assemblers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and component suppliers to exhibit their products and also interact with potential buyers and suppliers. It consists of an Auto Forum, Autoshow and B2B and B2G exchanges.
- A B2B AND B2G PLATFORM: The platform is the IATF’s flagship deal-making programme where businesses can connect with each other and governments to agree on business and investment deals. The platform is supported by the African Buyer’s Programme – a networking facility that allows participants to attend exclusive networking events and the African Buyers’ Lounge.
- DIASPORA: IATF2023 Diaspora Day will highlight commercial and cultural ties between Africa and its diaspora, featuring a Diaspora Summit, market and exhibition, cultural and gastronomic showcase.
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