Leadership
Africa-to-Africa Trade Forum
AfCFTA rules of origin, regional sourcing, distributor networks, cross-border payments, standards harmonisation and African supply chains.
Conference programme
Seven forums where policy meets procurement
Practical, transaction-focused sessions — not panels for their own sake. Every forum is built to send participants back to the exhibition floor with something to act on.
Specialist forums
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Leadership
Africa Export Forum
Market selection, buyer development, distribution models, export competitiveness, branding, certification and export finance — including sessions where major international buyers explain exactly what they require.
Market Intelligence
Africa Import & Global Sourcing Forum
Supplier selection, machinery procurement, global sourcing strategies, import finance and supply-chain diversification.
Leadership
Trade Finance & Investment Forum
Letters of credit, working capital, guarantees, FX risk, supply-chain finance, private equity, blended finance and cross-border payment systems.
Market Intelligence
Logistics & Trade Facilitation Forum
Ports, shipping, air cargo, rail, road corridors, warehousing, border efficiency, customs digitalisation and cold chain.
Leadership
Industrialisation & Value Addition Forum
Agro-processing, pharmaceutical production, minerals beneficiation, textile manufacturing, local content and technology transfer.
Market Intelligence
Digital Trade Africa Forum
Software exports, cross-border e-commerce, digital payments, AI, BPO, cybersecurity and digital customs.
Full session programme
Every session across the three days
Summit plenaries, specialist forums, market intelligence briefings, academy modules and trade-finance clinics. Times are indicative and will be confirmed closer to the event.
10 sessions on Day 1
09:00 – 10:00
Summit Auditorium
Summit · Africa Trade Summit
Opening Ceremony & Official Welcome
Host government address, organiser welcome and the formal opening of the AEXIM marketplace.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
10:15 – 11:30
Summit Auditorium
Summit · Africa Trade Summit
The AfCFTA Future: From Agreement to Trade Flows
Heads of trade institutions and CEOs on what still stands between the agreement and measurable trade volume.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
11:45 – 13:00
Summit Auditorium
Summit · Africa Trade Summit
Export Diversification & Enterprise Competitiveness
Moving beyond commodity dependence: product mix, quality, cost base and market access.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
11:45 – 13:00
Forum Room 1
Leadership · Africa-to-Africa Trade Forum
AfCFTA Rules of Origin in Practice
Qualifying for preferential access, documentation, certificates of origin and common rejection reasons.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
14:00 – 15:15
Forum Room 1
Leadership · Africa-to-Africa Trade Forum
Regional Sourcing & Distributor Networks
Building African supply chains and appointing distributors that actually move volume.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
14:00 – 15:15
Forum Room 2
Leadership · Africa Export Forum
Choosing Your Next Export Market
Market selection frameworks, demand signals, tariff exposure and route-to-market economics.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
15:30 – 16:45
Forum Room 2
Leadership · Africa Export Forum
What International Buyers Require
Retail and industrial buyers set out specifications, volumes, certification and payment terms in plain terms.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
15:30 – 16:00
Intelligence Studio
Market Intelligence · AEXIM Market Intelligence Series
Africa Trade Outlook 2027
Evidence-led 30-minute briefing on growth, trade balances and the outlook for the coming trading year.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
16:15 – 16:45
Intelligence Studio
Market Intelligence · AEXIM Market Intelligence Series
Where Intra-African Trade Is Growing
Corridors, sectors and product categories showing real momentum — and where the friction remains.
Streamed live · replay for virtual delegates
14:00 – 17:00
Academy Room A
Academy · AEXIM Export & Trade Academy
Export Readiness
Assessing capacity, costing for export, pricing, compliance and choosing a first market.
On-site attendance only
Tentative programme — session times and speakers are indicative and subject to change.
Virtual attendance
Join AEXIM 2027 from anywhere
A virtual delegate pass streams the Summit, the seven specialist forums and the Market Intelligence Series live from Nairobi, with replays and online matchmaking. Academy modules and trade-finance clinics remain on-site only.
Live streams of every Summit and forum session
Summit plenaries, the seven specialist forums and the Market Intelligence Series are broadcast live from Nairobi with simultaneous English/French audio.
On-demand replays for 60 days
Every streamed session is recorded and released within 24 hours, so you can catch parallel forums you missed.
Virtual matchmaking meetings
Book 20-minute video meetings with exhibitors and hosted buyers through the AEXIM matchmaking desk.
Digital exhibitor directory
Browse pavilion listings, product catalogues and contact details from the virtual platform.
Market Intelligence Series
Data sessions that inform real commercial decisions
Short, evidence-led briefings running alongside the forums throughout the three days.
Africa Trade Outlook 2027
Where Intra-African Trade Is Growing
Fast-Growing Consumer Markets
Critical Minerals Outlook
Digital Services Export Outlook
What International Buyers Require
Speak at AEXIM 2027
Register your interest as a speaker or delegate and our programme team will be in touch.