The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Africa’s premier trade and investment event, will take place from September 4 to 10, 2025, in Algiers, the capital of Algeria.
Overview of IATF 2025
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IATF 2025 is expected to attract over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries, with the participation of over 2,000 exhibitors across a 100,000 m² exhibition area.
This event serves as a key platform for promoting trade and investment across Africa, designed to leverage opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) — a unified market of more than 1.4 billion people and a combined GDP exceeding USD 3.5 trillion.
The fair is organized biennially by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Over the last three editions of IATF, the event has facilitated more than USD 100 billion in trade and investment deals, attracting over 70,000 visitors and 4,500 exhibiting organizations.
Main Activities at IATF 2025
The one-week fair will feature national and corporate exhibitions, alongside a series of thematic programs and business forums:
1. Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX)
An exhibition and conference showcasing Africa’s creative industries, including:
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Fashion and design
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Music and film
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Arts, crafts, and literature
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Sports and gastronomy
2. Africa Trade and Investment Forum
A four-day high-level conference featuring leading African and international speakers, focusing on trade policy, investment opportunities, and economic integration.
3. Africa Automotive Show
A dedicated exhibition for automobile manufacturers, assemblers, OEMs, and parts suppliers, highlighting the growth potential of Africa’s automotive industry.
4. B2B and B2G Networking Forum
A platform for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings, promoting commercial partnerships, joint ventures, and government-level cooperation.
5. AU Youth Start-Up Program
A special showcase for innovative start-up ideas and prototypes developed by young African entrepreneurs.
6. Africa Research and Innovation Hub @IATF
An exhibition area dedicated to universities, research institutions, and national innovation centers, focusing on academic projects and applied research.
7. African Sub-National Trade Network (AfSNET)
A networking initiative connecting African local governments to foster trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange at the sub-national level.
Participation Information
Vietnamese enterprises interested in attending IATF 2025 can register directly at:
🌐 www.intrafricantradefair.com
For additional assistance, please contact the Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria:
📧 dz@moit.gov.vn
Why Vietnamese Businesses Should Participate
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Explore trade and investment opportunities across 54 African markets under AfCFTA.
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Promote Vietnamese products and brands to thousands of international buyers.
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Connect with African partners, importers, distributors, and government agencies.
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Expand export markets beyond Asia and Europe through strategic trade diversification.