EVENT ― The 24th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF)

The 24th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF)
The 24th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF)

EVENT: The 24th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF)
DATE: February 20 – 26, 2020
VENUE: Addis Ababa Exhibition Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA – Addis Chamber International Trade Fair (ACITF) is the country’s only international business-to-business exhibition whose main focus is on industrial, agricultural and services sectors. Its beginning dates as far back as April 1995, the time the first Addis Chamber International Trade Fair under the motto “Development through Partnership” was held. Since that time on, the Chamber has organized 23 international trade fairs colorfully and with the involvement and participation of a number of public and private stakeholders. The 24th ACITF is no exception to the hitherto organized international trade fairs.

Why Addis Chamber International Trade Fair?

  • Attract foreign direct investment (FDI);
  • Promote joint venture opportunities between Ethiopian citizens and foreign investors;
  • Stimulate a culture of entrepreneurship locally;
  • Promote exports of locally produced goods;
  • Promote access to Ethiopian market for international exhibitors.

Addis Chamber International Trade Fair services

  • Free of charge provision of appropriate quality and quantity of tables, chairs and spotlights, besides inclusion of the cost of construction of booth and the company’s name inclusion in the rental fee.
  • Secretarial services (computer typing pool backed up by copying machines at a reasonable service charge)
  • Communication services (telephone, fax, and e-mail at payments commensurate with the rate of Ethio telecom)
  • Promotional campaign using different media
  • Free listing of exhibits and exhibitors in the exhibition magazine
  • Regular stand cleaning
  • Onsite security
  • Visa application assistance
  • Electricity power supply at the fair ground ( single –phase 220-240 volts, 50HZ; three phase 380volts,50HZ)

Application Procedure

  • Fill out the enclosed Application Form. Check the space you want to reserve, sign, and seal and return the application form with full or 50% advance payment to the Department of Trade and Investment Promotion of Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (AACCSA).
  • Effect payment in cash or Transfer the payment to the Addis Chamber International Trade Fair, Dashen Bank, Andinet Branch, and Current Account No. 9710019 SWIFT CODE: DASHETAA, and Fax the transfer slip to the ACITF Department.

For more information, visit ACITF website here.