The 8th edition of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) will be held in Addis Ababa. ASFW is an international fashion week show and sourcing exhibition which focuses on African cotton, textile, apparel, leather, and technology products. It is anticipated that 200 companies from more than 30 countries will participate in the exhibition.

The event is organized by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition, Ethiopian Textile Manufacturers Association, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, and the Ministry of Industry. It will take place between November 4 and 7 at Skylight Hotel and consist of an expo where textile, apparel, and technology manufacturers present their goods and expertise to visitors, a conference, matchmaking programme, designers showcase, and factory tours. During the matchmaking program, it is expected that over 400 trade buyers will meet with over 120 suppliers.

ASFW 2021 had 152 exhibitors and 3,420 visitors from 42 countries including the United States, Kenya, Sudan, China, UAE, South Africa, and India.

Source: Fana BC and ASFW Africa