Africa Automotive Show 2027
Africa Automotive Show at IATF 2027
The Africa Automotive Show is a featured programme of the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027), to be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria from 5–11 November 2027.
Nigeria signed the IATF2027 host agreement in Lagos on 9 March 2026 with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat. IATF2027’s theme is “Global Africa, Smart Trade — From Market Access to Market Power”. The programme includes trade exhibitions, an AfCFTA trade and investment forum, Global Africa Day, B2B and B2G matchmaking, Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), the Sub-Sovereign Governments Network, country special days, the Africa Automotive Show, an AU Youth Start-up pavilion and the Africa Research & Innovation Hub.
IATF2027 targets over US$50 billion in trade and investment deals, 100,000 visitors, 2,500 exhibitors and participation from more than 100 countries. The Africa Automotive Show brings together brands, OEMs, component suppliers, auto associations, investment agencies, policy-makers, distributors and aftermarket partners.