• Addis International Convention Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 2VC2+M5P, Addis Ababa
  • Next edition: November 12–15, 2026
  • Held every year
  • Organizer: Trade and Fairs Consulting GmbH and Trade and Fairs East Africa Ltd.

Dates and location

Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week is held from November 12 to 15, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Overview

Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week, known as ASFW, is a sourcing-oriented trade event on textiles, apparel and fashion in Africa. Suppliers meet buyers from retail, interior decoration, design and manufacturing, in a program that adds a conference and fashion shows to the exhibition.

The conference covers sustainability, technology, trade, innovation, policy, e-commerce, investment and sourcing trends, with speakers from African and international institutions and companies. Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess, trade fair brands of Messe Frankfurt, take part as partners of the event.

Exhibitor profile

Fabric and textile producers, garment and apparel manufacturers, leather and footwear makers, fashion brands and accessories designers, suppliers of home decor and beauty products, and suppliers of textile and garment machinery. Among the exhibitors: Groz-Beckert, Saurer, DESMA, Hohenstein, Miroglio, Vitale Barberis Canonico.

Visitor profile

Buyers and sourcing managers from fashion retailers, apparel brands, interior decoration and design companies, and garment and textile manufacturers.

Edition calendar

In the same country

Other trade fairs in Ethiopia, nearest dates first.

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In the same sector

Other fashion, beauty and luxury trade fairs, nearest dates first.

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