• IATF2027 Host Signing Ceremony ( From left ) : Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade & Export Development, Afreximbank; H.E.Francisca Tatchouop Belobe Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, African Union Commission; Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chair, IATF, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State; Cynthia Gnassingbe, Director Partnerships and Private Sector AFCFTA; Lois Ekra, Deputy Chair, IATF and Joseph Ifebunandu, Head, Banking Legal Services, Afreximbank.
Scheduled to take place in Lagos Nigeria from November 5 – 11, 2027, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027) is targeting over US$50 billion in trade and investment deals, 100,000 visitors, 2,500 exhibitors, and participation from more than 100 countries.
The Fair will be held under the theme “Global Africa, Smart Trade- From Market Access to Market Power”featuring diverse programme notably the trade exhibitions.
The event will also feature the Global Africa Day to strengthen ties with Africa’s diaspora; a B2B (Business-to-Business) & B2G (Business-to-Government) platform; Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) to showcase Africa’s creative economy; the Sub Sovereign Governments Network for regional and local governments integration; special days for countries, public and private sector to showcase their trade and investment potential, tourism and cultural highlights; Africa Automotive Show; AU Youth Start-up pavilion for African youth start-ups; and the Africa Research & Innovation Hub (ARIH) for academia and researchers
In just four editions since 2018, IATF has cumulatively generated over US$167 billion in trade and investment deals and welcomed more than 180,000 visitors from 132 countries.
This strategic partnership creates a uniquely African framework that blends policy direction, financial backing, and trade facilitation. IATF benefits from continent-wide institutional alignment, setting it apart in both structure and purpose.
