THE AFRICA FRANCHISE & DISTRIBUTORSHIP
EXPO

FOCUS ON AFRICA

TO CONNECT, INVEST & SUCCEED

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AFEX'26 — Africa Business Forum & Expo returns to Istanbul as a two-stage event in 2026, engineered to combine high-touch relationship-building with full-scale market exposure.

14 May 2026 — AFEX Premium Edition. A curated, customer- and network-focused format bringing together 350+ senior African and international business leaders in an exclusive deal-making setting. Designed for franchise and distributorship agreements, direct contact with Türkiye's leading producers, and the kind of decisive conversations that close opportunities rarely surfaced elsewhere.

16–17 September 2026 —AFEX Forum & Expo. The flagship edition: 2,500+ delegates from 44 African and 75+ global countries, full sectoral exhibition halls, international ministerial delegations, conference panels, and pre-arranged executive meetings across fintech, agribusiness, smart infrastructure and a broad spectrum of high-growth sectors.

Join us at the crossroads of continents — twice in 2026 — and shape the future of Africa-Türkiye trade.

DISTRIBUTORSHIP

AFEX is a platform, where strong production capabilities meet strategic insight, offering opportunities for significant expansion for businesses.Engage in a landscape full of potential, leveraging production expertise and industry knowledge. Enhance brand visibility and customer service standards, paving the way for success. Join AFEX as distributorship opportunities are revealed, empowering entry into new markets confidently, particularly across the diverse landscapes of Africa.

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FRANCHISE

Franchising with AFEX, offers a straightforward path to profitability. Benefit from a ready-to-go business system that includes marketing, management, and branding support. Join us to explore proven strategies for rapid financial growth, ensuring a solid return on your investment. With franchising, you gain the advantage of established brand recognition and a proven business model, reducing the risks associated with starting a new venture.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

By participating in AFEX, your company can unlock a range of benefits through customized partnerships, exclusively focused on conducting business with Africa. These partnerships offer advantages such as enabling local production, facilitating know-how transfer, and providing investment opportunities. Moreover, they present the opportunity for your company to both invest in and receive investment from African ventures. Through these partnerships, companies can also facilitate the transfer of management and systems, as well as technology and training, ultimately fostering growth and development.