What is the 6TH COMFWB TRADE FAIR ?
COMESA and COMFWB are convening a COMESA Week within which the 6th Trade Fair and Business Conference will be held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia on May 2025. Trade fairs provide broad access to potential customers and partners. The Trade Fair and Business Conference is a platform to achieve the Africa's continental free Trade Area.
Offer an ideal opportunity to develop brand awareness among key decision-makers within the targets, which can help increase sales in an already established market or assist in entering a new market.
21
Member Countries
200+
Expected Exhibitors
200+
B2B Platforms
5000+
Visitors Expected
KEY NUMBERS
Women Business Association members/chapters/ will participate in the event.
Participants will attend the event (300 Women business owners, 100 partners, and 100 officials).
Exhibitors will showcase their products (5 women from each COMESA country and 100 from the host country).
Business owners will attend from the B2B platforms.
Women business owners, 100 partners, and 100 others (media owners, researchers, WBOs, etc.) will attend the business conferences.
Visitors will visit the trade fair physically.
People will view the event on virtual platforms.
The 6TH COMFWB TRADE FAIR OBJECTIVES
The event aims to foster economic growth, stimulate trade, and encourage direct investment within the COMESA community. Furthermore, the event will:
Networking Platform
Provide a platform for networking and collaboration among women entrepreneurs.
Showcase Products
Showcase the products and services of women-led businesses.
Economic Empowerment
Promote economic empowerment and inclusivity.
International Exposure
Provide International exposure to members and exhibitors.
WHY ATTEND?
For Exhibitors
- Access new markets
- Network with industry leaders
- Showcase your products
For Visitors
- Explore new products
- Attend conferences
- Connect with businesses
For Sponsors
- Brand visibility
- Business partnerships
- Market leadership
BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING
FOR ENTREPRENEURS
- Showcase Entrepreneurship: Highlight the diverse products and services offered by women entrepreneurs from COMESA member countries and Ethiopia.
- Promote Collaboration: Facilitate networking and partnership-building among women entrepreneurs to enhance regional business ties.
- Economic Empowerment: Create a conducive environment for business transactions, contributing to the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
- Knowledge Exchange: Foster a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices among women in business.
COUNTRIES BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT
- Economic Impact: The trade fair will stimulate the local economy through increased business activities, tourism, and potential partnerships.
- Skill Development: Hosting such a significant event will enhance the country's event management capabilities and provide valuable experience for local professionals.
- Cultural Exchange: The event will showcase the rich cultural diversity of Ethiopia, promoting tourism and cultural exchange.
TARGETED KEY SECTORS/GROUPS
Discover the diverse range of industries and sectors represented at the trade fair
Primary Industries
- 🌾Agro-processing and Agro-Business
- ⚡Energy
- 🏗️Construction
Manufacturing & Trade
- 🍽️Food and beverages
- 👗Textiles- Fashion-Design- Crafts
- 💡Innovation and technologies
Services & Logistics
- 🚚Transport and logistics
- ✈️Tourism and Travel
- 📊Services and Consultancy
Education & Healthcare
- 🎓Education and Training
- 💊Medicine and Wellness
- 🔬Research and Development
Finance & Media
- 🏦Banking and insurance
- 📱Communication and Media