ACCELERATING THE FOOD AND
BEVERAGE RETAIL BUSINESS IN AFRICA
250+
Exhibitors
67
Participating countries
Co-located with:
2021 sees Africa’s Big 7’s 18th edition once again being the continent’s largest meeting place for the food and beverage industry.
Now entering its 18th edition, Africa’s Big 7 is the continent’s largest annual meeting place for the food and beverage industry, where buyers, retailers and distributors from across Africa’s diverse and booming market come to source new ingredients, finished products and find the latest processing, packaging and logistics solutions.
Africa’s Big 7 connects thousands of local, regional and international partners throughout the value chain and delivers tangible opportunities to its exhibitors.
In response to stakeholder demand and to ensure maximum value from participating, Africa’s Big 7 now offers digital access to credible content and tailor-made connections for professionals unable to attend the live event. In 2021 we are excited to host a hybrid event that will have both a live and digital element.
Accelerate your business by participating in 2021:
What to expect in 2021
3 days of engagement
3 packed days of content, networking and engaging with your industry
Product
showcase
Join hundreds of exhibitors showing the latest products and technologies
Free to attend workshops
Access practical learnings from industry experts to improve your business
3 Engaging
features
See professional chefs and bakers demonstrate their best recipes
Accessible
online
Access tailor-made networking, find suppliers, customers and access the content all online
Part of Africa Trade Week
Africa’s Big 7 is proud to be part of the new home of trade: Africa Trade Week. Africa Trade Week consists of 3 trade exhibitions, 3 conferences and workshops serving 5 sectors: food, beverage, hospitality, retail and trade.
Africa’s Big 7 partners and supporters
Strategic partners
Knowledge partners
Outdoor media partner
Media partners
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A detailed set of enhanced health and safety measures to ensure the successful integration of exhibitions and events post-COVID-19.
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