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Objectives of this Tradeshow

This Best of Africa Tradeshow focuses on bringing people together to explore real business opportunities and celebrate African culture in a welcoming environment. Our goal is to create a space where Canadian companies, African enterprises, and community members can learn from one another, share ideas, and build meaningful connections. This event helps both new and established businesses reach a wider audience while encouraging long-term collaboration.

What We Aim to Achieve

  • Highlight African Businesses and Ideas
    Give African entrepreneurs a chance to share their products, services, and innovations with visitors who are interested in learning about new markets.
  • Encourage Business Partnerships
    Help Canadian and African companies meet the right people, start conversations, and explore possible partnerships or investment opportunities.
  • Support Vendors with Better Visibility
    Offer local and international vendors a friendly space to present what they do and meet potential clients, partners, and supporters.
  • Build Strong Community and Sponsorship Support
    Create opportunities for sponsors and community organizations to take part in the event and gain recognition for their involvement.
  • Promote Cultural and Diplomatic Engagement
    Welcome embassies, consulates, and cultural groups to share their experience and contribute to a better understanding of African heritage and international cooperation.

Tradeshow Program & Activities

Best of Africa Tradeshow brings together business, culture, and community in an engaging setting. Visitors can discover new ideas, connect with professionals, and enjoy moments that highlight African heritage. Every activity is planned to offer value and create meaningful interaction throughout the event.

Exhibition of African Businesses: A diverse group of African businesses will showcase their products and services, giving attendees a chance to explore new ideas and speak directly with entrepreneurs. This area helps visitors learn about different industries, understand unique offerings, and discover opportunities that can support future business conversations or collaborations.

Networking Opportunities: Structured and informal networking sessions allow attendees to meet professionals, community leaders, and international delegates in a comfortable setting. These moments encourage natural conversations, idea sharing, and relationship building. Visitors can find potential partners, learn from others, and make useful connections that may support future growth.

Cultural Presentations: Cultural performances bring energy and meaning to the event, offering visitors a closer look at African music, art, and storytelling. These presentations add warmth and variety, helping attendees experience the richness of African heritage while enjoying memorable moments that balance the business-focused parts of the tradeshow.

Engagement with Embassies and Consulates: Embassies and consulates will take part to support conversations around trade, cultural understanding, and international cooperation. Their presence helps attendees explore cross-border opportunities, learn about market possibilities, and build relationships that support long-term collaboration between Canadian and African communities.

Why Join Our Tradeshow as an International Visitor?

As an international visitor, you are invited to a friendly, well-organized event that combines trade and culture. The tradeshow helps you understand real market needs, meet people face to face, and see how your ideas may connect with Canada and Africa. Here are the reasons to join our tradeshow as an international visitor:

Learn About Canadian and African Markets

You can compare how businesses operate in Canada and across African regions, and see where your products, skills, or services may fit. Clear market insight helps you prepare better plans, avoid simple mistakes, and move toward partnerships that match your goals, capacity, and long-term vision.

Meet Vendors and Industry Professionals

You will meet vendors, business owners, and community leaders who are open to real conversations. This setting makes it easier to ask questions, share your plans, and receive direct feedback that can guide your next steps, improve your ideas, or help form future projects and cooperation.

Explore Global Opportunities

We arrange global business events in many regions, including international trade shows in Canada and other growing markets. This gives you a wider view of real business needs around the world. You can compare industries, understand market trends, and find opportunities that match your long-term plans with more confidence.

Enjoy Cultural Presentations

You can enjoy music, art, fashion, and storytelling that reflect many parts of African heritage. These moments bring warmth to the event, help you relax between meetings, and give you a deeper understanding of the people behind the businesses you are meeting, supporting, and staying connected with.

Connect With Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and consulates attending the tradeshow can explain market rules, basic procedures, and general trade conditions. Speaking with them in person helps you clear doubts early, understand what documents may be needed, and plan a more realistic path for future cooperation or possible market entry.

Build Long-term Networks

You can build steady contacts with business owners, trade professionals, cultural groups, and community leaders. Regular contact after the event can lead to referrals, joint projects, or local support. These networks help you stay informed, solve small problems faster, and grow your plans more safely.

Access to all tradeshow activities
Networking with local and international delegates
Opportunity to meet vendors, sponsors, and community leaders
Free access to selected panel discussions and briefings
Personalized Invitation Letter From the Organizer
Certificate of Participation after the event

Our Tradeshow Categories for Vendors

Vendors can take part through a wide selection of product-based categories. These categories make it easy for visitors to explore, compare, and connect with the vendors that match their needs while giving each business a clear space to showcase what they offer.

Fashion and Apparel
Food and Beverages
Health and Wellness
Art and Handicrafts
Beauty and Personal Care
Technology and Innovation
Tourism and Travel Products
Home and Lifestyle Products
Agriculture and Natural Products
Education and Learning Materials
Cultural Goods and Accessories
Sustainable Products

Vendor Package

Our Vendor Package is designed to give you a strong platform to showcase your products and connect with a wider audience. It offers everything needed for a smooth setup along with chances to meet buyers, network with industry partners, and gain more visibility throughout the event. Take the first step toward growing your reach and register for your vendor spot today.

Local Vendor

Local Vendor Package Includes:

One fully set-up booth space (1 table and 1 chair)
Access to electricity (if required)
Assistance from the event support team
Access to all networking areas
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials
Listing on the event website
Certificate of Participation

International Vendor

International Vendor Package Includes:

One fully set-up booth space (1 table and 1 chair)
Access to electricity (if required)
Assistance from the event support team
Access to all networking areas
Opportunity to distribute marketing materials
Listing on the event website
Certificate of Participation
One Personalized Invitation Letter

Why Partner With Best of Africa Tradeshow as a Vendor?

Partnering as a vendor gives you a clear chance to grow your brand, meet serious buyers, and present your products in a respectful setting. This event focuses on real connections, simple communication, and long-term value for businesses that want to reach both local and international markets. Here’s why you should join our tradeshow as a vendor:

Reach Interested and Ready Audiences
You meet people who come with a real interest in African products, culture, and business ideas. Many visitors are buyers, business owners, or community leaders looking for new partners. This helps you spend your time with the right crowd and increases the chance of useful follow-up after the event.

Showcase Your Products in a Professional Setting
The tradeshow gives you a clean, organized space to present what you offer. Your booth helps visitors find you easily, see your products up close, and ask direct questions. This kind of face-to-face contact builds trust and makes it easier for people to remember your brand.

Build Strong Business and Community Connections
You can connect with other vendors, distributors, business owners, and community groups in one place. These contacts may lead to bulk orders, joint work, or local support in new areas. A single conversation at the event can open doors that are hard to reach online or from a distance.

Gain Visibility With International Delegates
The tradeshow welcomes guests from Canada, African countries, and other regions. When you present your products here, you are not limited to one city or one group. You get a chance to be seen by people who think globally and may introduce your brand to new networks and markets.

Receive Helpful Event Support
Organizers work to guide vendors with clear information about booth setup, schedule, and basic needs. This support reduces stress and lets you focus on meeting people and presenting your products. Simple guidance can help you use your time at the tradeshow in a smarter and more effective way.

Strengthen Your Brand for the Future
Taking part in the trade show in Canada shows that you are serious about growth and community connection. You can use event photos, contacts, and feedback to improve your marketing and product line. Each year you return, your presence becomes more familiar, and your brand gains stronger recognition.

Why Partner With Best of Africa Tradeshow as a Sponsor?

Sponsoring this trade show in Canada is a smart way to link your brand with trade, culture, and community in one event. You support real connections between Canada and Africa while putting your name in front of people who value meaningful, long-term partnerships. Here are the reasons why you should partner with this tradeshow as a sponsor.

Connect With Canadian and African Markets
As a sponsor, your brand stands in front of businesses and visitors who are active in both Canadian and African markets. This helps you open new conversations, learn about real market needs, and place your organization as a trusted partner in cross-border cooperation.

Gain Clear and Consistent Visibility
Your name appears on event materials, selected digital platforms, and program highlights. This steady visibility helps attendees remember who supported the event. Each time they see your brand, they connect it with trade development, cultural respect, and community support.

Support Culture and Community Impact
By sponsoring, you help create a space where culture, business, and community meet. Your support makes it possible to host performances, invite guests, and keep the event welcoming. People see your brand as one that cares about both economic growth and social value.

Engage With Decision Makers and Leaders
Sponsors often meet business owners, community leaders, and international delegates during the event. These direct contacts can lead to future projects, referrals, or formal partnerships. A simple conversation at the tradeshow can grow into long-term cooperation after the event.

Strengthen Your Corporate Image
Supporting the Best of Africa Tradeshow shows that your organization is serious about inclusion, diversity, and international collaboration. You can highlight your role in your own reports, marketing, and meetings, showing clients and partners that you back practical actions, not just words.

Create Long-Term Brand Presence
Sponsorship does not end when the event is over. People remember which brands helped make the experience possible. Photos, stories, and follow-up messages keep your name in circulation, helping your brand stay linked to positive memories and important connections.

Sponsors’ Packages at Best of Africa Tradeshow

Our sponsorship categories give partners a clear and meaningful way to support the event while gaining strong visibility. Each package offers branding, recognition, and direct connection with attendees, vendors, and community groups.

Title Sponsor

Exclusive naming rights as the “Presenting Sponsor”
Introduction and acknowledgment on stage
Prime logo placement on all event materials
Website listing with link as the Title Sponsor
Representative invited to join the award presentations
Reserved premium table and seating
10-minute presentation during the Opening Ceremony
Brand name included in every social media post
Logo displayed separately from other sponsors
Title Sponsor announcement during ceremonies

Co-Sponsor

Naming rights as an official Co-Sponsor
Acknowledgment on stage during ceremonies
Logo placement on event materials
Website listing with link as Co-Sponsor
Brand name featured in selected social media posts
Logo grouped and displayed by sponsor category
Co-Sponsor announcement during ceremonies

Community Sponsor

Logo placement on posters, banners, and flyers
Website listing with link as Community Sponsor
Brand name included in selected social media posts
Logo displayed within the Community Sponsor section
Brand name announced during the Opening Ceremony

Registration Process to Join Our Tradeshow in Canada

Joining our upcoming trade shows in Canada is simple. Whether you are a vendor, sponsor, or international visitor, just follow these basic steps. This helps us place you in the right spot and makes your experience smooth from the start.

Select Your Participation Type

Choose how you want to join the event as a local or international vendor, sponsor, or visitor. This helps us understand your main purpose, such as selling products, supporting the event, or exploring business and cultural opportunities.

Choose the Right Category

If you are a vendor or sponsor, select the category that best matches your products or sponsorship level. We welcome both local and international brands. Clear category selection helps visitors find you faster and helps us organize the tradeshow in a smooth, practical way.

Complete Registration

Fill out the online registration form with your details. Include your location (local or international), company name, contact information, and preferences. Correct information helps us plan your booth, sponsorship presence, or visitor access in a better and more accurate way.

Get Confirmation

After you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation message with the next steps. International visitors will receive a personalized invitation letter within 5-7 business days. Keep this information safe so you can prepare for the trade show in Canada with confidence, whether you are joining from nearby or from abroad.

Words From the Chairman

Dr. Afzalur Rahman

Hello and warm greetings,

I am Professor Dr. Afzalur Rahman, Convener and Chairman of the Best of Africa Tradeshow 2026. It is a real pleasure to welcome you to a platform that celebrates Africa, its people, and its rich potential. This tradeshow is designed to highlight African products, culture, ideas, and innovation in a way that encourages real connection between participants from Africa and the rest of the world.

I invite you to take part fully and build honest relationships with others at this event. Your presence adds strength to the African business community and helps bring new chances for trade, development, and mutual respect. I look forward to seeing the positive impact that will come from the connections made at this tradeshow.

Professor Dr. Afzalur Rahman
Convener & Chairman, Best of Africa Tradeshow 2026

Tradeshow Premium Vendors

Our prime vendors are leading businesses from across the industry, joining the Best of Africa Tradeshow to showcase their finest work. They bring high-quality products and services, strong industry experience, and a clear commitment to growth and partnership. Take a look at the vendors showcasing their best at the event.

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Premium Venue for Our Best of Africa Tradeshow

This Canada trade show takes place at the Surrey City Hall Atrium, a bright and modern space in the heart of the city. Its open layout, high ceilings, and natural light create a welcoming setting for meetings, networking, and product showcases.

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