The event, organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, promises to be a game-changer for Africa’s economic transformation, creating a global marketplace projected to unlock over $44 billion in trade and investment deals.
The fair will open with a Presidential Summit Day, featuring President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mahamadou Issoufou, former President of Niger, AfCFTA Champion, and Chair of the IATF Advisory Council, along with several Heads of State and Government from African and Caribbean nations. Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah will join them; AfCFTA Secretary-General H.E. Wamkele Mene; and African Union Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, setting the tone for a week of bold ideas and decisive action.
This year’s programme is packed with unmissable moments, including:
- Global Africa Diaspora Day, celebrating the continent’s ties with its diaspora.
- Algeria Investment Forum, showcasing the host nation’s gateway potential.
- Arise Industrialisation Day, driving value addition.
- Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), spotlighting the power of Africa’s cultural industries.
- Africa Automotive Show, uniting the continent’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem.
- Dangote Pavilion and Dangote Special Day, celebrating intra-African trade and industrial champions.
- AU Youth Start-Up Platform, empowering the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
Some of the most influential voices shaping the future of Africa and the Caribbean will also take the stage. Confirmed speakers include Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation; Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group; Dr. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre; Ralph Mupita, President and Group CEO of MTN Group; Adewale Tinubu, CEO of Oando Plc; and Kola Olajide, CEO of SAVA.
They will be joined by leading figures such as Professor Hilary Beckles, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies; Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, South Africa; H.E. Prof. Kamal Rezig, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion; H.E. Fatma Zohra Barca, Algeria’s Minister of Environment and Renewable Energies; and H.E. Sifi Ghrieb, Algeria’s Minister of Industry. Alongside many others from across government, business, innovation, energy, and agriculture, these voices will help shape conversations that advance the shared future of Africa and the Caribbean.
“The Fair is not just an event; it’s a marketplace and a movement,” said Ms. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Intra-African Trade & Export Development at Afreximbank. “It is exciting to see us finally get to this point, with the Fair now only days away after months of arduous preparation. We encourage African businesses and global investors to seize this opportunity to scale operations, form strategic partnerships, and take full advantage of the AfCFTA.”
Preparations are in full swing, and both the organisers and the Government of Algeria are working to ensure smooth arrivals and a seamless experience for all delegates. With its blend of high-level diplomacy, cutting-edge business forums, cultural showcases, and hands-on investment opportunities, IATF2025 is set to make history in Algiers.
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