Exhibitions & Trade Fairs
List of exhibitions, trade fairs and conferences in Africa. Upcoming trade fairs, trade fairs, exhibitions and events in Africa listed in the Exhibitions & Trade Fairs section of the Africa Business Directory
Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa verified
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
location_on Cape Town, South Africa
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The Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa forms part of a dedicated portfolio of events proudly serving the hospitality industry across Middle East, Africa and Asia. Now in its third year, The Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa aims to grow on the successes of the launch event delivering over 3,500 reported attendees over three days. If you offer products or services for hotels, restaurants, or guesthouses, this is your chance to connect with decision-makers who are actively looking to source and invest. 3 days of unparalled networking with 6,000+ professionals from every corner of the hospitality industry Discover products and services from 90+ local and international suppliers, offering solutions for hotels, lodges, restaurants, cafes, and bars – from interiors, lighting, and design to technology, security, catering equipment, and more! Free entry into Anuga Select South Africa, the continent's key food & beverage sourcing event. If you're ready to meet serious buyers and grow your reach, this is the place to do it. The Hotel & Hospitality Show forms part of a dedicated portfolio of events proudly serving the hospitality industry across the Middle East, Africa and Asia and showcases products, equipment, services & design, for restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, and foodservice owners, managers and operators. HOSPITALITY FOR THE AFRICAN MARKET The Hotel & Hospitality Show attracts a wider audience, this event delivers invaluable content, products and equipment showcases to the hospitality and hotel industry. Our content, features and speakers brings industry leaders together with the latest industry trends and information, providing a 360-degree view of the market. This is a must-attend event for everyone involved in supplying and / or buying for the hospitality market across sub-Sahara Africa.
Anuga Select South Africa verified
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
location_on Cape Town, South Africa
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Anuga Select South Africa will be taking place from 22 to 24 June 2027 at the CTICC in Cape Town. This marks a major step forward, bringing the global reach of the Anuga brand to the African market. Powered by dmg events and Koelnmesse, the event will connect international suppliers with buyers from across Africa’s growing food and beverage sector. Retail-ready Food Fats & Oils / Dairy products / Meat & Poultry / Pulses / Grains & Cereals / Food processing / Power brands / Ready Meals / Food to go / Frozen & chilled products / Fish & Seafood / Fruit & vegetables / Grocery products / Sweets & confectionary Beverages Dairy / Juice / Energy drinks / Cordials and concentrates / Water / Soft drinks / Coffee / Wine / Spirits / Beer / Tea / Health drinks Technology Solutions PoS / CRM / IT/software solutions / Logistics / Kitchen equipment / Cold chain / Packaging materials / Stock tracking / Packing and shelving solutions / Retail technology / Storage and warehousing / Packaging machinery / Refrigeration Bakery Dairy / Flour / Bulk / Desserts / Grains Catering & Bulk Fats and Oils / Bulk ingredients / Spices / Commodity Ingredients New Trends Non-GMO / Plant based protein / Vegan / Health, Wellness and Free-form / Keto friendly As the first edition under the Anuga Select brand, the 2027 show offers strong visibility, access to a wider international audience, and the chance to connect with buyers actively sourcing new products and partners across the region. Exhibit and get noticed by Africa's food and beverage buyers. Connect with key decision-makers from leading retail chains, distributors, restaurants, and hospitality groups. Generate high-quality leads by showcasing your products to buyers actively sourcing new solutions. Launch new products, brands, or services to a focused and relevant audience. Expand into new markets and geographies by establishing routes to market across Africa.
TANZANIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR verified
Venue: Saba Trade Fair Grounds
location_on Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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The Tanzania International Trade Fair has established itself over years as the shop window for Tanzania products as well as the East, Central and the Southern African Region. Supported by the services of the Dar es Salaam harbor, which serves the region effectively, the fair acts as one stop centre for reaching countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The fair enjoys the patronage of the Tanzania business community who both exhibit and use it as a forum for business exchange. The fair enjoys support of the Government through the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade), dedicated to establishing global business partnership through organizing and managing international and specialised trade fairs, solo exhibitions, product and market research, prospect development, Trade missions, buyer-seller meetings and contact marketing programmes. TanTrade gives out regular trade information and offers consultancy services to producers, exporters and importers to enable them to effectively participate in the global market place. The Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair has established itself over the years as the shop window for Tanzanian products as well as the East, Central, and the Southern African Region. Supported by the services of the Dar es Salaam harbor which serves the region effectively, the fair acts as a one-stop center for reaching countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The fairs enjoy patronage of the Tanzanian business community both exhibit and use it as a forum for business exchange. Participation has ever been on the increase from a mere over 100 companies in the the late eighties to over 1,041 companies in 1999, In 2006 a total of 1,526 exhibitors exhibited at the fair and came from overseas representing over 26 countries, Tanzania inclusive. Currently, The exhibition is the largest exhibition in Africa that collects more than 3,500 local companies, 200 foreign companies, and 26 countries have attended the exhibition. Certain agents and middlemen also sell exhibition space on a commission basis in many international cities like Dubai to attract more exhibitors to the event. It showcases multi-sector products, equipment & machinery and is the largest trade event held annually in Tanzania, the hub of the lucrative East African market. The exhibition attracts exhibitors from more than 30 countries and visitors from all over East & Central Africa, thus giving exhibitors an excellent opportunity to explore several countries at one time. * Africa Business Pages in the Media Partner for Tanzania International Trade Fair
Analytica Lab Africa verified
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre
location_on Johannesburg, South Africa
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analytica Lab Africa is the only trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics in South Africa. The show features both local and international market leaders, addressing visitors in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. analytica Lab Africa provides a comprehensive overview of the entire range of topics that pertain to laboratories in research and industry across a wide range of sectors We have created a uniquely co-located trade show, designed to spark knowledge transfer, showcase global trends and solutions to Africa’s challenges, catalyze business and facilitate introductions that support collaboration and economic growth. Our exhibitors, visitors, supporters, sponsors, and staff are what makes our brands and exhibitions a success. Messe Muenchen South Africa ensures that our key aim and focus is to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all involved in our events.
Africa Food Safety And Quality Summit verified
Venue: Nairobi
location_on Nairobi, Kenya
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The Africa Food Safety Summit is Africa’s premier and largest international food safety, quality management and compliance conference and exhibition. The three interconnected issues of food safety, food nutrition and food security are some of the most challenging issues in Africa’s quest to provide adequate, nutritious and safe food to its growing population. These issues also negatively affect the continent’s ability to enhance consumer health and enhance local, regional and international trade – making the continent one of the most vulnerable to hunger, food-borne illnesses and death. Further the Continent faces trade restrictions and loss of economic and social potential. The Summit brings together regional and global experts and stakeholders to share the latest trends in food safety, quality management, science and technology; regulations, standards and compliance; and sustainable adoption of safe practices and technologies in the agriculture and food value chain in Africa. Held since 2021, the Summit aims at providing the pan-African platform where key decision makers can converge every year in Africa, to network, learn and trade, as they seek solutions to Africa’s unique food and agriculture sector challenges. Africa Food Safety & Quality Summit is Africa’s premier food safety, regulatory policy, quality and laboratory management conference and exhibition. The industry focused Summit brings together regional and global experts and stakeholders to discover the latest trends in science and technology, regulations, standards, compliance, operations and sustainable adoption of safe and efficient safety, quality and management practices in the entire agriculture, food and pharmaceutical value chain in Africa. The Africa Food Safety & Quality Summit is the ultimate premium conference and exhibition that brings together the key stakeholders from Africa and the World to focus on the latest food safety, regulatory, quality and laboratory management technologies in Africa. The Summit is aimed at professional knowledge sharing and networking between the key stakeholders and brings together African and global experts to address the most important issues in the food safety space in Africa and identify the most appropriate practices and technologies, legislations and standards. The Summit is structured in a number of plenary sessions, panel discussions, fireside chats, break-out sessions and people-focused networking sessions that provide the delegates the best opportunities to discover the latest technology and meet peers and industry leaders in the right environment. Who Attends Africa Food Safety & Quality Summit? Stakeholders with the following responsibilities in the private and public sector, Government, academia and research institutions and NGOs/development agencies/embassies and consulates will find the Africa Food Safety & Quality Summit a must-attend event: Managing Director, Chairman, Director, General Manager Quality Assurance & Quality Control Directors, Managers & Analysts Food & Pharmaceutical Drugs Retailing, Distribution and Vending Managers Factory, Production, Operations & Process Directors, Managers & Supervisors Food Catering & Restaurant Managers & Supervisors Sanitation, Hygiene & Environment Directors & Managers Food Safety Directors, Managers, Inspectors, Audit Managers, Assessors & Analysts Food & Drug Legislation Managers & Officers Public Health Management Directors, Managers & Officers Packhouse Manager Mill Managers, Dairy Managers & Technologists, Bakery Managers & Food Technologists Health & Safety Directors, Managers & Supervisors Compliance, Risk Management & Risk Communications Directors, Managers & Officers Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Directors, Managers & Analysts Engineering Directors, Managers & Supervisors Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Directors, Managers & Technologists Chef, Food & Beverage Managers & Camp Managers Laboratory Managers & Technologists Quality Systems Management and Implementation Managers Chemists & Microbiologists Animal Nutritionist; Animal Feed Factory Manager Chief of Party & Project Managers Research & New Product Development Managers & Supervisors Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Directors & Managers Warehousing, Stores, Distribution & Transport Managers & Supervisors Export & Import Managers & Trade Officers Hospital Directors & Managers Buyers, Commodity Traders, Graders and Analysts Agribusiness & Farm Managers; Agronomists & Extension Officers Investment Managers & Analysts Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Crop Directors, Managers & Officers Business Development, Marketing & Sales Directors & Managers Food safety remains one of the World’s biggest challenge, in many ways standing in the way of the countries to feed rising populations, hindering economic growth and affecting regional and international trade – especially in Africa. According to the World Bank, productivity losses at the global level associated with food-borne diseases in low and middle-income countries is estimated to cost US$95.2 billion per year, and the annual cost of treating food-borne illnesses is estimated at US$15 billion, with the overall public health and domestic economic costs of unsafe food at 20 times the trade related costs for developing countries. In a Continent with the heaviest food safety burden, World Health Organization (WHO) places the global health burden of food-borne disease on par with HIV/AIDS, TB, or malaria, or an estimated 137,000 lives every year in Africa. Attending the Africa Food Safety & Quality Summit opens new perspectives on the future of food safety in Africa, better than any other event in Africa. You can not afford to miss attending Africa’s most impactful food safety event.
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Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE) verified
Venue: BolognaFiere,
location_on Nairobi, Kenya
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Organized by Afripeak Expo (Kenya) Ltd., the 10th Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE) will take place in Nairobi. As East Africa’s premier industrial event, KIIE serves as a vital platform for global enterprises to explore the dynamic Kenyan and East African markets, driving international trade and investment. Since its launch in 2018, KIIE has earned strong recognition from global institutions and multinational corporations. Over its first eight editions, the expo has successfully attracted 1,750 exhibitors and over 40,000 professional buyers, with a cumulative exhibition area exceeding 39,500 square meters. The 10th KIIE will span 6,000 square meters and feature 300 booths, showcasing a comprehensive range of industrial products, equipment, and solutions. Supported by a permanent local showroom and warehouse in Kenya, this innovative concept provides year-round display and sales opportunities, localized warehousing, and continuous business networking far beyond the exhibition days. Join us at East Africa’s leading industrial platform—where global innovation meets unparalleled market opportunity.
Power & Electricity Expo verified
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
location_on Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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Power & Electricity Expo is more than just an event — it is a dynamic showcase of innovations in energy generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable technologies. With your support, we continue to accelerate access to reliable, sustainable, and future-ready energy solutions across West Africa.Bringing together the leading minds in energy, Power & Electricity World Africa is the perfect platform to showcase your products, ideas and innovations to your target market. The exhibition and conference provides our partners with access to hundreds of energy related decision makers, who traditionally are difficult to reach. Partner with Power & Electricity Expo and see how key market players are capitalising on business opportunities across the continent. For 27 years, Power & Electricity World Africa has been the meeting place for the brightest and most innovative minds from utilities, IPPs, government, large energy users, innovative solution providers and more, from across Africa and the globe. And we are excited to be welcoming back the entire industry in-person at Power & Electricity World Africa! A global 2-day conference with over 150 speakers covering the latest trends, market disruptors and technologies shaping the water sector. A free-to-attend exhibition hosting leading exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions and featuring the most innovative start-ups across the region. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES Bioenergetics, Wind Power Engineering, Hydrogen Energetics, Geothermal Energy, Hydropower Engineering, Solar Energy ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Power machine building, Electrically-powered equipment, Electricity, heat and gas supply systems, Equipment and machinery for housing and municipal services, Systems and instruments for measuring and control, Systems for automated process control, Software, Energy-efficient and energy saving technologies and equipment, Safety of energy facilities and environmental safety LIGHTING, INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING ENGINEERING Industrial and warehouse objects lighting, Street, underground passages, road junctions, transport highways lighting, Light sources, LEDs, Technologies, equipment and materials for lighting production, Light control systems and light metering devices CABLE AND WIRE Power cables, control cables, communication cables, fiber optic, special-purpose cables, Wires for overhead power lines, power, communication, winding wires, special-purpose wires, Connecting fittings, insulating materials and other related materials, Accessories, equipment, tools and accessories for installation and laying, Technique for laying and installation of cables and wires We understand the value of a live event comes from the quality of networking opportunities. To facilitate this, we have a dedicated networking lounge, guest buyer program and networking app.
Propak West Africa verified
Venue: Landmark Centre
location_on Lagos, Nigeria
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Propak West Africa is recognised as West Africa’s leading exhibition for the packaging, plastics, food processing, labelling and print industries - showcasing technologies, automation, sustainable solutions and practical innovations that address real manufacturing challenges. Propak West Africa connects manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and decision-makers from across Nigeria, West Africa and beyond - creating new conversations, new partnerships and new opportunities for business. With the success of Propak West Africa last year marking our biggest and best edition to date, we are already preparing for the next edition - and this is going to be even bigger! Get in touch now to secure the best stand at the exhibition. Join us in at the largest exhibition for the Packaging, Plastics, Print, Food-Processing & Labelling industry in West Africa. Place your products and services in front of over 5,500 highly engaged professionals working in Africa’s biggest economy. Position your company and promote your solutions at the benchmark event for the industry. Some of the world's biggest brands are already doing it. PACKAGING Discover packaging machinery, automation, materials and solutions designed to improve productivity, sustainability and product performance. PLASTICS Explore advanced plastics manufacturing technologies, materials and recycling solutions supporting efficiency, circularity and long-term growth. PRINT See digital, offset and flexographic printing technologies built to improve quality, productivity and operational performance. LABELLING Discover intelligent labelling, coding and traceability technologies supporting compliance, efficiency and stronger brand recognition. FOOD PROCESSING Explore processing technology, automation and integrated systems for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Reach an audience of 5,500+ visitors, 200+ exhibiting brands, 20+ countries & key representatives from relevant Government and Industry Association bodies. 97% of visitors had purchasing power 67% of exhibitors rated their experience ‘Excellent’ 89% of exhibitors accomplished their goals Connect with decision-makers from both the private and public sectors. 97% of our attendees hold purchasing power. With competitive stand prices, secure your space at West Africa's leading exhibition for packaging, plastics, printing, and processing
Hostex verified
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
location_on Johannesburg, South Africa
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Since its inception in 1986, HOSTEX has established itself as a leading trade exhibition for the food, drink, hospitality, and foodservice industries across Africa. The event brings together industry professionals, business leaders, innovators, suppliers, buyers, and decision-makers to discover new products, exchange ideas, build partnerships, and do business. With a strong heritage and an established position within Africa's exhibition landscape, HOSTEX provides a professional meeting place for the hospitality and foodservice community. The show offers exhibitors an opportunity to showcase their latest products, technologies, equipment, services, and solutions to a highly relevant audience of industry professionals. Connecting Africa's Hospitality & Foodservice Industries HOSTEX serves as a key platform for the hospitality, food, and beverage sectors to connect, innovate, source, and grow. The exhibition brings together businesses from across the value chain, creating opportunities for meaningful B2B engagement and commercial relationships. Visitors can discover a wide range of brands, innovations, technologies, equipment, and services designed to meet the changing needs of the hospitality and foodservice industries. The event attracts professionals from areas including: Hotels and resorts Restaurants and cafés Catering and foodservice Hospitality groups Food and beverage businesses Professional kitchens Hospitality procurement Retail and distribution Equipment and technology Interior design and hospitality design Tourism and related services Backed by Montgomery Group HOSTEX is part of Montgomery Group Africa, backed by the heritage and international experience of Montgomery Group, which has more than 130 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry. Montgomery Group Africa has built a strong track record of delivering influential events across the continent since 1968, with a portfolio extending across Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa. Its events create platforms where industries connect, businesses develop new opportunities, ideas are exchanged, and professional communities grow. This experience provides HOSTEX with a strong foundation from which to serve Africa's evolving hospitality and foodservice sectors. Discover What Is Next HOSTEX goes beyond being a traditional trade exhibition. It provides an environment where professionals can discover new brands, emerging technologies, innovative products, creative solutions, and the trends shaping the future of hospitality, food, and drink. For exhibitors, the show offers opportunities to strengthen brand visibility, meet prospective customers and partners, generate business leads, launch products, and understand changing market requirements. For visitors, HOSTEX provides access to a concentrated marketplace of suppliers and industry expertise, making it easier to compare solutions, discover innovations, network with peers, and identify new opportunities for their businesses. HOSTEX 2028 HOSTEX 2028 promises to take the industry beyond the transactional, creating a future-focused experience centred on innovation, design, knowledge, and insight. The event will provide a platform for hospitality and foodservice professionals to explore emerging trends, discover new approaches to business, and understand the technologies and ideas that will influence the sector in the years ahead. From innovative food and beverage concepts to hospitality technology, professional equipment, design solutions, and evolving consumer expectations, HOSTEX 2028 will bring together the ideas and businesses shaping what comes next. The Future of Hospitality Starts Here As Africa's hospitality, food, and beverage industries continue to evolve, HOSTEX remains a key meeting point for the professionals and businesses driving that transformation. HOSTEX — Connecting the hospitality, food and beverage industry to discover, innovate, do business, and shape what comes next.
Africa Rail verified
Venue: Johannesburg
location_on Johannesburg, South Africa
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Africa Rail has grown to become the largest and most established rail event in Africa. Africa Rail now enters its 28th successful year, hosting over 30 African countries, 150 global speakers and the best suppliers in rail from across the globe. Our mission is to maintain this forum as the industry meeting place where industry professionals come to see the latest in rail and transport innovation and tech, learn how to deliver bankable and sustainable projects as well as the newest signalling and digitisation trends. From humble beginnings as a small conference with a handful of exhibition stands, Africa Rail has become the undisputed leader and an unrivalled platform for the continent’s railways industry to come together, to learn, to network and to do business. Our event is a multi-brand exhibition with thousands of attendees and a ground breaking conference. Every year, we welcome rail operators, government, large end users, disruptors and innovators, all looking to procure from, and collaborate with the best in the world. Oracle, IRZ Lokomotiv, Transnet, PRASA, GE Transportation, Siemens, MTU, Voith… just to name a few, have all leveraged Africa Rail as their once-a-year opportunity to meet and do business with new and existing customers. Our partners and solution providers are global leaders and innovators like you. Africa Rail is your once-a-year opportunity for you to meet and do business with new and existing customers. It provides you with access into African railway markets that are traditionally difficult to penetrate. And most importantly, the show allows you to meet real buyers.