Algiers: Algeria will host on September 4-10 the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) with the ambition of making this event a real lever for boosting trade, attracting investments, and fostering the economic integration of the continent.
According to Algeria Press Service, the trade fair, organized under the theme “A gateway to new opportunities,” aims to be the most ambitious since the launch of the IATF in 2018, both in terms of the number of involved actors and the planned economic agreements. With more than 2,000 exhibitors from 75 countries, 35,000 professional visitors expected, and trade agreements and investors potentially exceeding 44 billion dollars, the IATF 2025 is positioned as a major catalyst for African economic integration.
Hosted at the Exhibition Centre of Algiers, the continental event will be held in collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the initiator of the fair, the African Union Commission, and the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area
(AfCFTA).
The exhibition programme is particularly comprehensive. In addition to the multi-sector exhibition covering agriculture, industry, energy, finance, health, transport, research, innovation, start-ups, and more, several events are planned. These include the trade and investment forum, the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), B2B meetings, and a special day dedicated to the African diaspora and the African Motor Show.
The fair will feature spaces dedicated to young African entrepreneurs who are creating start-ups, university students, and researchers. Special events dedicated to countries and entities from the public and private sectors will also be included to showcase opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, and culture.
The stated ambition is to make this edition the most memorable IATF ever in terms of economic impact and international visibility, while reaffirming Algeria’s role as a driving force for African development. To ensure the success of the fair, Algeria is mobilising the necessary orga
nisational and logistical resources to make this major event a lever for economic growth.