The Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA) has announced the inaugural edition of African Marketplace Dubai 2025, a global platform spotlighting export-ready small and medium enterprises (SMEs), brands, and products from Africa and the Caribbean. Representing sectors including fashion, agribusiness, tech, textiles, and the creative arts, the event aims to connect regional innovation to global opportunities.
Set to take place from November 12–15, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, the four-day exhibition is designed not only as a showcase but as a strategic launchpad to deepen intra-Africa and diaspora trade, and build lasting economic and cultural partnerships.
African Marketplace Dubai is a timely response to a persistent challenge on the continent: sustainable access to global markets. The event will offer a mix of product exhibitions, workshops, cultural showcases, and business development sessions. In addition to experiencing the diversity and creativity from across Africa and the Caribbean, attendees, especially exhibitors, will benefit from tailored networking sessions with distributors, investors, and cross-border collaborators.
Speaking on the upcoming event, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Founder of IALA, said, “African Marketplace Dubai is our opportunity to introduce the best of our continent and the Caribbean to the world in a powerful way. This isn’t just about products on display, it’s about shifting perception, opening doors, and showing that our excellence belongs at the centre of global conversations. Dubai gives us a global stage that’s both strategic and symbolic — a place where over 200 nationalities live, trade, and influence culture.”
With its global appeal and status as a major business hub, Dubai offers the ideal environment for the event. Backed by the Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai, the initiative seeks to unlock new pathways for African and Caribbean SMEs — from access to capital to forging lasting international partnerships.
African Marketplace Dubai 2025 is expected to host over 250 exhibitors and welcome thousands of attendees, creating significant opportunities for business growth, brand visibility, and cultural exchange.
Exhibitor registration is now open.
To participate or learn more, visit: www.theafricanmarketplace.org
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info@theafricanmarketplace.org
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