Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025

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September 04, 2025 to September 10, 2025

Introduction

The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), organised by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat, was first held in Cairo, Egypt, in 2018 as a flagship platform to boost trade and investment across Africa. It was created to bring together buyers, sellers, investors, and governments to unlock opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The IATF provides a unique space for African businesses to showcase goods and services, engage in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) exchanges, and explore intra-African market linkages.

Since its inception, the IATF has grown into Africa’s premier trade and investment marketplace:

IATF 2018 in Cairo attracted over 1,000 exhibitors and generated trade and investment deals worth more than US$32 billion.
IATF 2021 in Durban, South Africa, welcomed over 1,100 exhibitors from 59 countries and recorded deals worth US$42 billion.
IATF 2023 in Cairo hosted 1,600 exhibitors and achieved trade and investment commitments exceeding US$43 billion.

IATF 2025 – Theme and Activities

The IATF 2025, scheduled for 4th – 10th in Algiers, Algeria , will be held under the theme: “Boosting Intra-African Trade for a Sustainable Future: Innovation, Value Addition, and Green Industrialisation.”
The 2025 edition will expand its focus to key growth areas in line with Africa’s development priorities, including:

Innovation and Technology – Showcasing digital solutions, fintech, and e-commerce platforms that can accelerate cross-border trade.
Value Addition and Manufacturing – Highlighting African-led industrialisation, agro-processing, and manufacturing for competitive exports.
Sustainable and Green Industrialisation – Promoting environmentally responsible production, renewable energy solutions, and circular economy models.

Planned activities include:

Country and Company Pavilions featuring products and investment opportunities from across Africa.
IATF2025 Conference with high-level policy dialogues, trade finance forums, and sector-specific sessions.
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) to spotlight Africa’s creative and cultural industries.
IATF Automotive Show dedicated to showcasing Africa’s automotive manufacturing and supply chain potential.
Youth and Women in Trade Programmes to empower emerging entrepreneurs with access to networks, mentorship, and finance.
Investment Forums and Deal Rooms to facilitate business matchmaking and investment agreements.

The IATF 2025 is expected to attract over 1,600 exhibitors, 35,000 visitors, and generate trade and investment deals exceeding previous editions, further advancing the AfCFTA’s vision of a connected and competitive African market.

African Union at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025

The AU Village
The AU Village will host the AU Pavilion, showcasing Agenda 2063 success stories and AfCFTA-driven progress across sectors such as agriculture, health, and the creative economy. It will also feature Africa Women in Processing (AWIP) Pavillion, promoting women-led value addition enterprises, and the AU Youth Start-Up Pavilion, highlighting young innovators and entrepreneurs. The AU Village will be a hub for networking, knowledge sharing, and connecting African businesses to markets and investors.

We invite you to come and visit the AU Village IATF 2025 and meet innovators, High level Policymakres and connect with the people shaping Africa’s future.

African Union at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025

The AU Village

The AU Village will host the AU Pavilion, showcasing Agenda 2063 success stories and AfCFTA-driven progress across sectors such as agriculture, health, and the creative economy. It will also feature Africa Women in Processing (AWIP) Pavillion, promoting women-led value addition enterprises, and the AU Youth Start-Up Pavilion, highlighting young innovators and entrepreneurs. The AU Village will be a hub for networking, knowledge sharing, and connecting African businesses to markets and investors.

We invite you to come and visit the AU Village IATF 2025 and meet innovators, High level Policymakres and connect with the people shaping Africa’s future.

Planned activities include:

African Women in Processing (AWIP) Pavilion Draft programme

Training Session 1:Export Readiness & Standards “Unlocking Export Potential: Understanding Quality Infrastructure & Standards
Training Session 2: Branding & Marketing for Continental Growth “Building Your Brand for Continental Success: Effective Branding & Marketing.
Panel Discussion: Success Stories & AfCFTA Strategies “Navigating the AfCFTA: Success Stories & Strategies for Women in Processing”

The AU Youth Start-Up Pavilion Draft programme

Masterclass / Workshop: From Startup to Scale-Up: Lessons from Africa's Unicorns & Success Stories Founders of African startups that have successfully scaled across multiple African markets Lead: Government of Algeria
Interactive Panel Discussion: Women and Youth in Trade Policy Brief Launch – Advancing Inclusive Trade for Female Entrepreneurs. Lead: AU Women,Gender and Youth Directorate
Panel Discussion: Pan-African funds-of-funds and Startup Financing
- Highlight access to finance as a central barrier to Startups growth.
- Showcase innovative approaches and country experiences. Lead: AUDA-NEPAD
Panel: Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Startups
- Afdb, Afrilabs, Smart Africa, Angel Investor, Start-Up
- Lead: UNDP Timbuktoo

For more information
Ms. Faith Adhiambo, | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission| E-mail: ochiengJ@AfricanUnion,org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Mining (ETTIM)