B2B and B2G will provide opportunities for matchmaking, business exchanges and conclusion of business and investment deals. This is supported by a dedicated African Buyers’ Programme.

A B2B and B2G Platform

B2B and B2G will provide opportunities for matchmaking, business exchanges and conclusion of business and investment deals. This is supported by a dedicated African Buyers’ Programme.

IATF2023 Buyer Programme benefits include:

A cost effective and time efficient way to source and grow your network of reliable and high quality African and international suppliers

Keep up to date with the latest market trends and innovations and learn from industry leaders and top experts in our events programme to ensure you stay ahead of the game

Share knowledge and thoughts with like-minded business professionals from Africa and international regions to gain new insights and develop ideas

Engage with financial institutions, gain information on new products and services and as well as an understanding of payment products, new technologies and trade gate-ways

Gain access to numerous networking platforms which will help you to develop new business contacts which will provide opportunities for meetings, business exchanges and conclusion of business and investment deals between B2B, B2G and G2G

IATF2023 Buyer Programme features include:

Networking Events - Invitation to the highly exclusive IATF2023 Networking Events

Conference Access - Access to the Trade and Investment Forum and all seminars/workshops (where applicable)

CANEX Summit - access to the two-day high-level CANEX Summit at IATF2023, bringing together policy makers, prominent investors, financiers and thought leaders from the Creative Industry across the continent and the diaspora

African Buyers’ Lounge - Access to the African Buyers’ Lounge on the show floor, providing complimentary refreshments, lunch and Wi-Fi

Matchmaking - Enhance the quality of your meetings by being matched with service providers suited to your needs and requirements

Speed Networking - Opportunity to participate in Speed Networking sessions allowing you to engage with multiple suppliers

Hosted Buyers Programme

The Hosted Buyers Programme is a dedicated B2B platform that facilitates opportunities for matchmaking, business exchanges and conclusion of business and investment deals during the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) through expansion of their business networks.

Why be part of the Buyers programme?

Get informed and empowered as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union and AfCFTA is targeting and supporting buyers as key players in driving intra-African trade through the Afreximbank African Buyers Programme (AABP)

Hosted Buyer programme Features?

In addition to access to exclusive networking and education events, plus the ability to meet African suppliers all in one place, hosted buyers can also enjoy a VIP experience with free flights and accommodations with other incentives to conduct pre-arranged business meetings.

Find out more about the programme