The second edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) starts this Monday, November 15 with personalities from the world of commerce, entrepreneurs, financiers, governments and regulators. All these social strata will debate the acceleration of trade and investment across the African continent.
Organized by the African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (Zlecaf), IATF 2021 takes place at the Durban International Convention Center , in South Africa, until November 21, 2021.
A coastal city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in eastern South Africa, Durban is popular with Africans and Indians alike. One of the special features of this area is the uShaka Marine World theme park in addition to the beautiful views of the sea, the aquarium, the futuristic Moses Mabhida stadium and its botanical gardens which are home to African endemic plant species.
More than 10,000 attendees from across Africa are expected to attend the event with $ 40 billion in trade and investment deals expected to be concluded. Business networking opportunities to boost intra-African trade and investment. Almost 1,100 exhibitors will present their products and services.
Speakers and panelists include South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Albert M. Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, and Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Uneca).
Several influential personalities from the business world will also join this continental initiative such as Benedict O. Oramah, Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank and co-organizer of IATF 2021, Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Industry Limited, and Ahmed Elsewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric.
According to Afreximbank, “Additional networking and conferences in each of the areas should be noted with the IATF Youth Start-Up program to propel national champions. Not to mention the Creative Africa Nexus (Canex) for the African creative and cultural sectors to connect with policymakers, leading investors and thought leaders in the creative sector. The Iatf Automotive Show will introduce him to Africa’s vibrant automotive sector, encouraging the continent’s automotive and automotive equipment manufacturers with assemblers and component suppliers. “
