DESTINATION AFRICA 2017

POST SHOW REPORT 2017

Destination Africa is the first event of its kind to serve the African Textile manufacturers with export opportunities and exposure to the International market by capitalizing on the growing global trend to have Africa as the sourcing destination.
Our 2nd edition gathered more than 70 African exhibitors from different countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Mauritius, Ethiopia, South Africa and Nigeria and visited by more than 680 satisfied local visitors.
Destination Africa 2017 welcomed more than 200 International Buyers form the far east to the far west over an area of 936 square meters with an 86% will to source from Africa.

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TESTIMONIALS

Susan Kabonero Muhwezi – Senior Presidential Advisor – Agoa Country Response Office “Destination Africa is about integration, collaboration and not competition. It is very important that African countries can sit together. The show is very well organized. The hospitality of the Egyptians is amazing and the panels the discussions are what we needed. The conference was fantastic and enjoyable. Africa is an investment HUB, it is developing towards sustainability. Africa if united can actually do great things, even supersede China and Bangladesh and become a source hub and an investment hub”
Jas Bedi – Chairman- African Cotton and Textile Industries- Kenya
“I am very excited to be here because I can see cooperation within Origin Africa, I know that we have a continental supply chain, a common vision, a common agenda and together we will, and yes we can.”

Norbert Blanc – Vice President – UIT – France
“We discovered good knowledge and state of art in technology. We are quite sure we will improve the trade between France and Egypt. We are very confident in the future of our relationship”

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

Dhyana Van Der Pols – Product Developer Director – G-Star – Netherlands
“Destination Africa is the sourcing hub for the apparel industry. We see some business leads have been established from last year. It’s a very professional event which can grow further “

EXHIBITORS

Finn Holm- Olsen –East Africa Trade and Investment Hub – Kenya
“Destination Africa is a good vehicle to connect buyers with manufacturers in East Africa. The trade show focused primarily on identifying motivating buyers to match them with the exhibitors. It’s a very good promotion and organization; it’s a good concept when we talk to our exhibitors and people we support.”

SPEAKERS

Steven DiBlasi – Vice President – Global Sourcing – Lanier Clothing – USA
“One of the key takeaways is that the event allows the countries of Africa to cooperate instead of compete. Looking at the number of suppliers here, you can certainly find whatever product you are looking for in Africa. The seminar and the information you gather has been exceptional. I appreciate the opportunity to be here.”