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Pan-African Trade & Distribution Expo USA 2026

Pan-African Trade & Distribution Expo USA 2026

Connecting Africa's Products to North America's Markets.
Theme Experience Africa Through Its Commodities
Date September 5, 2026
Location DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Hosted By World Trade Star

Experience Africa Through Its Commodities.

The Pan-African Trade & Distribution Expo USA creates a dedicated marketplace where African products and businesses can meet North American buyers, distributors, investors and strategic partners.

The event is designed to move beyond exhibition and create opportunities for meaningful commercial relationships, sourcing, distribution and market connections.

A Marketplace Built for Commercial Connections.

The Expo brings together businesses and organizations positioned to discover, source, distribute, invest and build partnerships around African products and businesses.

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Product Discovery

02

Buyer Connections

03

Business Networking

04

Market Opportunities

05

Strategic Partnerships

Who Should Be in the Room?

The Expo is designed for businesses, buyers, investors and organizations across the African and North American trade ecosystem.

African Producers

Showcase products and connect with international buyers.

Manufacturers

Explore market access, distribution and commercial partnerships.

Exporters

Develop new international market connections.

Importers

Discover African supply opportunities.

Distributors

Identify new products and brands.

Retail Buyers

Source African products for commercial channels.

Wholesalers

Explore new supply relationships.

Investors

Discover businesses and opportunities across the African trade ecosystem.

Logistics Providers

Connect with businesses moving products across borders.

Government & Trade Organizations

Support international trade and market connections.

More Than an Exhibition.

Built around the conversations, connections and commercial opportunities that move international trade forward.

01

Business Matchmaking

Connect with potential buyers, suppliers and commercial partners through focused business conversations.

02

Product Showcase

Discover African commodities, processed products and market-ready brands.

03

Educational Sessions

Explore topics including import regulations, FDA compliance, retail distribution, sourcing, e-commerce and export readiness.

04

Networking

Build relationships with industry leaders, buyers, suppliers, investors and trade organizations.

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Market Access

Explore pathways into North American markets and develop strategic commercial relationships.

Bringing Qualified Buyers Closer to African Suppliers.

The event platform is designed to support qualified retail and wholesale buyers with access to focused business networking and supplier connections.

  • VIP access for qualified buyers
  • Private networking sessions
  • Supplier matchmaking meetings
  • Product sampling opportunities
  • Procurement-focused business sessions
Join the Buyer Network

Four Sectors. Endless Opportunities.

Explore products, businesses and commercial opportunities across key areas of the African trade ecosystem.

Agriculture & Food Products

  • Cashew Nuts
  • Shea Butter
  • Palm Products
  • Coconut Products
  • Cocoa & Chocolate
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Spices & Herbs
  • Grains & Cereals
  • Processed Foods
  • Traditional African Foods

Beauty & Wellness

  • Black Soap
  • Natural Oils
  • Organic Skincare
  • Hair Care Products
  • Cosmetics

Trade & Logistics

  • Shipping Companies
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Warehousing
  • Supply Chain Solutions
  • Packaging Companies

Manufacturing & Private Label

  • Product Sourcing
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • White Label Partnerships
  • Retail-Ready Product Development

Put Your Brand at the Center of African–North American Trade.

Position your organization alongside businesses, buyers, investors, trade organizations and service providers participating in the Pan-African Trade & Distribution Expo USA 2026.


Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor

Title-tier brand presence, keynote opportunity, premium booth and hosted buyer dinner.

Gold Sponsor

Featured exhibitor positioning, session sponsorship and matchmaking priority.

Silver Sponsor

Strong brand visibility with prime booth placement and digital exposure.

Reception Sponsor

Own the evening networking reception with curated branding opportunities.

Educational Sponsor

Sponsor a session aligned to your category and thought leadership.

Hosted Buyer Sponsor

Support the hosted buyer program and connect with qualified procurement teams.

Be Part of the Connection.

Africa has products. The global market has demand. The opportunity is connecting the two.

🛡️Quality

Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide every step of our operations.

🤝Opportunity

We believe sustainable trade begins with trust, transparency and accountability.

💡Partnership

Global trade requires collaboration. We build relationships designed for long-term commercial success.

🌍Community Empowerment

We invest in people, knowing that stronger communities create stronger global trade networks.

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