The Africa Coatings Expo VIP Program is an exclusive, invitation-only hosted buyer initiative designed to bring the most influential and high-value decision-makers to the Africa Coating Expo events.

The program is structured to facilitate targeted business matchmaking between pre-qualified buyers and sponsors and exhibitors across the manufacturing related sectors served by the coatings industry in Africa

The exclusive, high-level initiative ensures that every interaction at the Expo is purposeful, commercially relevant, and results-driven.

At its core, the program enhances the platform’s mission of connecting serious buyers with credible suppliers, accelerating trade, partnerships, and investmentacross Africa’s fast-growing markets and industries.

The Africa Coatings Expo VIP Program targets senior-level business owners, managers and professionals with direct or strong influence over purchasing and investment decisions.

Participants are qualified based on:

• Direct role in decision-making (C-level, directors, senior managers)
• Active involvement or influence in sourcing and purchasing of new products, technologies or services
• Relevance to the industries represented at Africa Coatings Expo, Africa Chemicals Expo and related constituent events
• Geographic and market influence across Africa or internationally

The Program is targeted at the following key decision makers:

• CEOs, Managing Directors, General Managers, and Business Owners
• Procurement & Supply Chain Managers
• Factory / Production / Quality Assurance / Engineering Managers
• Distributors, Importers & Exporters
• Hardware, Supermarket & Retail Chain Buyers
• Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HORECA) and FoodService Operators & Managers
• Government agencies & regulatory bodies
• Investors and project developers

The Africa Coatings Expo VIP Program is designed to provide a high-value, seamless, and productive experience for qualified participants, including the following:

Africa Coatings Expo events - part of the AFRICA CHEMICALS Expos (AFRICHEM Expos) - take place in Kenya and Nigeria - opening business opportunities in two of Africa's important manufacturing and trade hubs

KENYA & EASTERN AFRICA EDITION | NAIROBI, KENYA

There are many reasons to sign up to Exhibit at these pan-African trade shows and conferences, including:

Africa Coatings Expos – part of AFMASS Trade Expos – are uniquely structured to support international companies entering or expanding in Africa.

We offer the following support and administrative services to such companies:

• Pre-event market briefings and buyer + industry insights

• Introductions to vetted distributors, retailers and agents

• Assistance with logistics, customs clearance of staff and advice on local regulations

• Country pavilion options for trade missions

• Graphic design and printing of brochures, cards and other stationery or booth stickers; and help with coordination activities and recruitment of exhibitor booth staff

• Dedicated international exhibitors booth construction (modular or and branding)

• Advice on accomodation and logistics services within host cities plus guidance on shopping and interesting places to visit during the Expo

A growing list of international companies continue to sign up to participate at these pan-African events for the following reasons:

• Location of the events across Africa’s most strategic cities and regions, facilitating multi-market outreach using the AFMASS Trade Expos platform

• The Expos offer lower cost than multiple country visits across Africa

• Direct access to manufacturers, contractors, importers and large buyers

• Opportunity to test new technologies, products and pricing in key African markets