About
IATF2025 Buyers Webinar:
Unlocking Opportunities through the African Buyers Programme (ABP)
Target Audience: All registered and pre-qualified ABP Buyers for IATF2025
Platform: Zoom on the ABP Platform / IATF Page / YouTube
Proposed Date: Tuesday; 30th July
Duration: 1hr 30 Minutes
Time: 10AM (WAT) / 12PM (EAT)
Hosted by: Afreximbank in collaboration with B2B Africa
Speakers/Moderators: Ebuka, Lawrence, Annrose and Kenneth
Webinar Objectives
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Showcase the benefits and exclusive access ABP buyers will receive at IATF2025
- Talk on ATG
- Provide clarity on B2B matchmaking, logistics, and support services
- Share sector highlights and business opportunities at IATF2025
- Enable networking among buyers and the ABP team
Webinar Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 12:05 | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 12:05 - 12:15 | Overview of IATF2025 & ABP |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | What You Get as an ABP Buyer |
| 12:30 - 12:40 | Key Trade & Investment Opportunities |
| 12:40 - 12:50 | FAQs: Travel, Access, Matchmaking, Follow-up |
| 12:50 - 13:00 | Live Q&A Session |
| 13:00 - 13:05 | Closing & Next Steps |
Key Talking Points for the Session
Opportunities Under ABP at IATF2025
- Priority access to top-tier African manufacturers, exporters, and service providers
- Tailored B2B meetings across sectors like agribusiness, textiles, healthcare, tech, etc.
- Chance to discover exclusive product launches and innovations
- Support in deal negotiation and post-event follow-up
- Contribution to shaping intra-African trade and buyer success stories
Logistics & Support
- Visa assistance with invitation letters
- Hotel booking support for buyers
- On-site concierge and translation services
- Pre-event and on-site buyer briefings
Follow-Up After Webinar
- Share slide deck + recording of webinar
- Share buyer handbook / digital toolkit
- Launch B2B scheduling tool and mobile app login credentials
Advantages of the Buyers Programme (ABP) at IATF2025
1. Priority Access to 1,600+ Exhibitors
- Direct access to verified African exporters, manufacturers, and service providers
- Sector-specific discovery of products and services tailored to buyers' interests
- Opportunities to source new suppliers across diverse industries
2. Pre-Scheduled B2B Matchmaking
- Personalized meeting schedules with high-potential suppliers
- 1-on-1 business meetings arranged in advance via the B2B portal and on site
- Dedicated matchmaking lounge for a professional and productive setting
3. Buyer Support
- Info on travel and accommodation
- Invitation letters for visa facilitation
- Dedicated assistance before and during the event
4. Exclusive Networking Opportunities
- Access to business networking receptions, sector-specific side events, and deal rooms
- Meet key decision-makers, AfCFTA trade facilitators, financiers, and logistics providers
- Build long-term relationships beyond the exhibition
5. Business Expansion Opportunities
- Discover new African products for import and distribution
- Tap into regional production hubs and export zones
- Explore investment and joint venture possibilities in emerging African markets
6. Support Services for Buyers
- ABP Concierge Desk at the venue for real-time assistance
- On-site interpreters (English, French, Arabic, etc.)
- Access to digital tools: IATF mobile app, business catalogues, matchmaking portal
7. Post-Event Follow-Up & Deal Facilitation
- Support in tracking deals, follow-ups, and partnerships formed
- Opportunity to be featured in IATF2025 impact reports as a buyer success story
- Continued engagement with ABP and Afreximbank beyond the event
8. Positioning Within the AfCFTA Market
- Engage in trade that supports Africa’s continental integration vision
- Be part of a larger movement to promote intra-African trade
- Gain early access to market intelligence, new policies, and regional trends