The Africa Chemicals Industry Leadership Summit, the high-level conference program runs alongside each edition of AFRICHEM Expo and focuses on industry strategy, innovation, regulation, and investment in Africa’s chemicals sector.

The sessions combine keynotes, technical presentations, panel discussions, and policy dialogues bringing together manufacturers, regulators, investors, and researchers.

Hosted in Kenya and Nigeria, the Summits give the unique opportunity for industry leaders, government regulators and policy makers, non-profits, academicians and researchers as well as industry associations the perfect platforms to define the future of the chemicals industry in Africa.

There are many reasons to attend the AFRICHEM Expos, including the following key reasons:

Attendees at AFRICHEM Expos and Summits include Business Owners and Directors; CEOs / MDs, General Managers; Plant, Technical, Engineering, QA / R&D Directors & Managers; and Procurement / Supply Chain Directors & Managers; as well as traders, who are key decision-makers looking to source products, forge strategic alliances, and explore investment opportunities within some of the fastest growing industries in Africa, including:

• Paints, Coatings & Sealants Manufacturing Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Detergents, Home & Personal Care Products (Cosmetics) Manufacturing Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Specialty Chemicals, Equipment, Logistics & Supply Chain Technology Manufacturers & Distributors — showcasing their latest technologies, products and services to potential and current customers in Africa and globally
• Energy, Mining, Oil & Gas, Automative & Metallurgy Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Petrochemicals, Packaging, Printing & Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Pharma Manufacturing & Healthcare Sector — from SMEs to large industrial operations and hospitals latest machinery, specialty chemicals and more supply chain solutions.
• Paper, Textile, Leather, Water, Waste & Related Sectors — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Food, Beverage & Grain Manufacturers & Packers — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking basic, specialty and fine chemicals; processing and packaging machinery, and more supply chain solutions.
• Agriculture and Agribusiness Sector— from small to large commercial farming operations seeking agrochemicals and other solutions.
• Building & Construction Sector — residential and commercial property developers seeking chemicals, coatings, and other solutions

• Chemical Traders & Commodity Dealers — exploring market trends, distributor deals and other opportunities.

• Government Agencies, Regulators & Development Partners — engaging on policy, standards and compliance issues.

• Investors, Consultants & Service Providers — from logistics, finance, digital platforms, and business services that support the grains ecosystem.

• Allied Industry Investors, Managers & Professionals - participants from adjacent industries — aviation, logistics, packaging and others — who benefit from overlapping technologies and partnerships offered at the co-located AFMASS Trade Expos

AFRICHEM Expos showcase the full spectrum of chemical products, technologies and solutions that power Africa’s manufacturing, agricultural, mining, petrochemicals, construction and consumer industries.

From raw materials and specialty chemicals to advanced processing technologies and sustainability solutions, the Expos provide a comprehensive platform for innovation, sourcing and collaboration.

AFRICHEM Expos bring together the entire chemical value chain, offering one-stop marketplaces for sourcing new technologies and products, discovering innovations and building partnerships across Africa’s rapidly growing chemicals sector.

AFRICHEM Expo events are organised by the publishers of the most influential magazines and websites for the food, beverage and milling, agriculture, packaging, dairy, animal feed and hospitality industries in Africa and the Middle East, including . . .