Textile, Apparel & Leather
Investment Forum
Edition 4
23–24 July 2026
Pride Inn Paradise, Mombasa, Kenya
A Pan-African platform uniting industry leaders, investors, and policymakers
to unlock the immense potential of Africa’s Textile, Apparel & Leather sector.
$2.6T
Global Textile
Market Value
$31B+
Africa’s Yearly TAL
Industry Value
$4B
Africa’s Leather
Industry Worth
+50%
AfCFTA Projected
Trade Boost
About TALIF
Pan-African Forum for Industry Leaders
TALIF – the Textile, Apparel & Leather Investment Forum, is a prestigious Pan-African Conference organised by ACHIEVAZ Ltd. Since its celebrated inaugural edition in Rwanda in 2019, TALIF has grown into the continent’s foremost gathering for the textile, apparel, and leather industry.
Each annual edition rotates across African nations, opening doors to new synergies, fresh perspectives, and region-specific investment opportunities. Edition 4 arrives in Mombasa, Kenya a historic East African trade hub on 25 and 26 June 2026.
AfCFTA
Leveraging continental free trade
Why Attend
Who Should Attend TALIF 2026
TALIF brings together the entire value chain of Africa’s textile, apparel and leather sector.
Investors & DFIs
Private equity, DFIs, AfDB, Afreximbank, and development finance institutions seeking bankable opportunities.
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Textile, apparel, and leather producers and raw material suppliers from across Africa and beyond.
Buyers & Retailers
African and international fashion buyers, retail chains, and sourcing professionals.
Policymakers & Ministers
Trade ministers, AfCFTA representatives, and government bodies shaping industry policy.
Designers & Creatives
Fashion entrepreneurs, brand owners, and creative directors showcasing Africa's talent.
Service Providers
Logistics, trade finance, technology, and consultancy firms serving the sector.
“TALIF transforms the potential of AfCFTA into reality – deal by deal, partnership by partnership, edition by edition.”
Event Programme
What to Expect at TALIF 2026
25–26 June 2026 · Two full days · Six flagship activities
Exhibition
25–26 JUNE · 2 FULL DAYS
A two-day showcase of Africa’s entire textile, apparel, and leather spectrum from raw cotton and hides to finished garments, footwear, and manufacturing technology.
B2B Matchmaking
25 JUNE · DEALMAKER ROOMS A, B, C
Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings across three parallel Dealmaker Rooms generating up to 9 active deal conversations simultaneously.
High-Level Panels
25–26 JUNE · 8 EXPERT SESSIONS
Eight carefully curated panel discussions covering AfCFTA policy, investment in manufacturing, leather & footwear opportunity, technology, trade finance, and more.
Networking Cocktails
25–26 JUNE · TWO EVENING EVENTS
Two hosted Sip & Deal Networking Cocktails with live African musical performances, curated conversation starters, and media interview areas.
Deal Signing Ceremony
26 JUNE · CLOSING PLENARY
Public signing of MoUs, investment agreements, and partnership declarations on the main stage, witnessed by ministers, media, and industry leaders.
Fashion Showcase
26 JUNE EVENING · RUNWAY EVENT
10 African designers on the runway with full media coverage, a curated pop-up retail space, and the public announcement of the TALIF 2027 host city.
Registration
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