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.
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About TALIF
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.
Leveraging continental free trade
Why Attend
TALIF brings together the entire value chain of Africa’s textile, apparel and leather sector.
Private equity, DFIs, AfDB, Afreximbank, and development finance institutions seeking bankable opportunities.
Textile, apparel, and leather producers and raw material suppliers from across Africa and beyond.
African and international fashion buyers, retail chains, and sourcing professionals.
Trade ministers, AfCFTA representatives, and government bodies shaping industry policy.
Fashion entrepreneurs, brand owners, and creative directors showcasing Africa's talent.
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
25–26 June 2026 · Two full days · Six flagship activities
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.
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.
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.
25–26 JUNE · TWO EVENING EVENTS
Two hosted Sip & Deal Networking Cocktails with live African musical performances, curated conversation starters, and media interview areas.
26 JUNE · CLOSING PLENARY
Public signing of MoUs, investment agreements, and partnership declarations on the main stage, witnessed by ministers, media, and industry leaders.
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.
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