About this expo
IFAT Africa positions itself as the premier platform for showcasing environmental technologies and solutions, specifically focusing on water, sewage, refuse, and recycling for the sub-Saharan African market. This event acts as a vital gateway, facilitating connections for international companies entering the African market and for African enterprises seeking global opportunities. It effectively links key industry players with senior buyers and decision-makers across the region.
The exhibition features a comprehensive range of technologies and solutions. Core exhibit sectors include water extraction and treatment, waste disposal and recycling, and the generation of energy from waste materials. Additionally, the event covers sustainable water management, air purification, and soil remediation, addressing critical environmental challenges.
The target audience comprises professionals, senior buyers, and decision-makers from South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as experts from politics, business, and science within the environmental sector. IFAT Africa is co-located with analytica Lab Africa, enhancing its appeal to a broader professional audience.
Highlights
5 items- Held at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa
- AUMA listed
- Frequency: every two years
- 178 exhibitors (2025) and 7,768 visitors (2025)
- Co-located with analytica Lab Africa
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does IFAT AFRICA 2027 take place?+
IFAT AFRICA 2027 will be held from July 6 to July 8, 2027, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa.
Who organizes IFAT AFRICA?+
IFAT AFRICA is organized by Messe Muenchen India Pvt. Ltd. It is part of the worldwide IFAT network, which includes events like IFAT Munich and IFAT India.
What industries and products are covered at IFAT AFRICA?+
The event covers technologies and solutions for water, sewage, refuse, and recycling. This includes water extraction and treatment, waste disposal and recycling, energy generation from waste materials, sustainable water management, air purification, and soil remediation.
How can I attend or exhibit at IFAT AFRICA?+
IFAT AFRICA is open to professionals. It serves as a platform for companies to showcase their technologies and solutions, connecting with senior buyers and decision-makers in the environmental sector.