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The Hosted Buyers Programme is designed to connect qualified purchasing decision-makers from across Africa with leading exhibitors in the food ingredients, processing, and packaging sectors. The programme features one-to-one meetings in a dedicated lounge, streamlining sourcing processes and facilitating high-value business connections.
All qualified buyers receive complimentary flights and accommodation through a strict vetting process ensuring only those with genuine purchasing authority participate. Exhibitors can recommend buyers, and the program aims to drive immediate business agreements between African buyers and international suppliers.
Benefits
Why participate?
The program offers pre-scheduled meetings with exhibitors matched to your sourcing needs, VIP access to the show, and complimentary travel and accommodation. With all logistics handled, you can focus on negotiations and closing deals while connecting with the right suppliers to accelerate your sourcing strategy.
1 Purchasing authority & sourcing potential: Applicant must hold decision-making power or significant influence over purchasing in their organization, with a credible annual sourcing or importing budget and be actively seeking new products or suppliers.
2 Availability: Applicant must be able to attend Fi Africa 2026 and participate in pre-scheduled meetings.
3 Engagement commitment: Applicant must be willing to actively engage with exhibitors and participate in the programme’s activities.
4 Eligible applicants include: Importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and food service operators from Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
No fee for eligible buyers to join the Hosted Buyers Programme. Travel and hotel accommodation are complimentary for selected participants.
You are still welcome to attend FI Africa 2026 as a regular delegate/buyer, but the hosted benefits will not apply.
The hosted status is granted per-buyer. Additional colleagues may attend but will need to register normally and may not receive complimentary travel/accommodation.
Importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and food service operators with credible sourcing needs from Africa/MENA and beyond.
Selected buyers must commit to a minimum of [number] pre-scheduled meetings.
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