EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Showcase. Connect. Grow. Transform.
A curated space where fashion meets innovation, culture meets commerce, and sustainability drives opportunity.

AFWA 2025 invites a bold range of exhibitors to share their creative products, sustainable solutions, and business innovations with an international audience of buyers, funders, policymakers, investors, and conscious consumers.

Whether you're a fashion house, Blue Economy entrepreneur, heritage artisan, or tech startup — this is your space to connect, collaborate, and catalyze change.

Who Can Exhibit?

We welcome applications from across industries, including:

Fashion & Culture:

• Fashion Designers (ready-to-wear, couture, streetwear, accessories)

• Artisans & Creative Hubs (heritage crafts, handmade textiles, dyeing)

• Eco-Fashion Labels (upcycled, zero-waste, biodegradable materials)

• Cultural Institutions (museums, fashion academies, galleries)

• Diaspora Creatives bridging African traditions and global aesthetics

Blue Economy & Innovation:

• Marine-based Startups (seaweed textiles, biodegradable packaging, etc.)

• Ocean Innovation Companies (sustainable aquaculture, circular plastics)

• Clean Tech & Circular Economy Ventures

• Port Logistics & Smart Infrastructure Firms

• Sustainable Tourism & Coastal Hospitality Brands

• Eco-Cosmetics & Wellness Brands (ocean-derived ingredients, reef-safe)

Business & Policy Stakeholders:

• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in coastal development

• Investment Promotion Agencies & Chambers of Commerce

• B2B Platforms & Innovation Accelerators

• Multilateral Projects in Marine/Coastal Resilience

Where Will It Take Place?

Exhibits will be showcased at the Koning Amsterdam connected to major AFWA events, such as fashion shows, summits, and cultural evenings.

The space will include:

• Marketplace Zone for product-based businesses

• Innovation Pavilion for tech demos, startups & B2B meetups

• Country & Diaspora Hubs spotlighting regional talent

• Panel Lounge for sponsors and institutional partners

Why Exhibit at AFWA 2025?

• Showcase your brand to global audiences across fashion, innovation & policy

• Meet buyers, investors, funders, and municipal leaders

• Engage in B2B match-making sessions with African and European enterprises

• Amplify your story through curated press, media, and social coverage

• Position your brand as a driver of sustainability, inclusion, and innovation

• Co-create future partnerships in fashion-tech, blue economy, and cultural diplomacy

What’s Included?

• Branded booth or showcase space

• Exhibitor Passes with full access to programming & networking

• Listing in the AFWA 2025 Digital Catalogue

• Inclusion in Media Features & Exhibitor Spotlights

• Access to Business Matchmaking Lounge & Innovation Pitch Sessions

• Discounts for AFWA’s eMarketplace (post-event visibility)

Apply Now

Spots are limited. We encourage early applications, especially for international brands and companies requiring tailored logistics or visa support.

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