MAFEST’s ExhibitionArena 2026 serves as Africa’s premier market access gateway — a Pan-African showcase for fashion, textiles, and beauty brands. Designed to penetrate African markets under the AfCFTA, it blends visibility, value, and networking opportunities to position itself as an Afrocentric hub for trade, culture, and creativity.

The Art Galleria is part of this vision — a dedicated exhibition space for African artworks where MAFEST receives a 10% commission from each acquisition.

• Direct access to buyers, distributors, and investors.
• Product launches to a continental audience.
• B2B matchmaking with retailers and policymakers.
• International media and influencer exposure.
• Integration into Africa’s AfCFTA environment.

• Fashion & Apparel Brands
• Textile & Fabric Producers
• Beauty & Cosmetics Brands
• Accessories & Footwear
• Technology & Innovation Companies
• Government & Trade Agencies
• Fashion Schools & Research Institutes

MAFEST will employ global visibility, curated B2B meetings, and targeted outreach across African and global fashion bodies, including AFF, AFI, NTMA, and SAFW, alongside beauty and diaspora networks.

Partnerships with agencies like Afreximbank and UNIDO will underwrite SME participation, ensuring inclusion and impact.

• Pre-event promotion across MAFEST media.
• Onsite branding and announcements.
• Post-event analytics and attendee database access.
• VIP networking lounge access.
• Free entry to select conference sessions.

• Hosted Buyer Program
• Exhibitor Awards (Innovation, Design, Sustainability)
• Live Media Coverage
• Gala Fashion Show Integration

Branding in lanyards, delegate kits, stage media, and conference bags. Fashion show sponsorship slots available from $5,000 USD.

• Step-by-step exhibitor registration guide.
• Contact info for Exhibition Coordinator.
• Payment details & deadlines (early bird available).