IFAT Africa

Event Type: Trade event

Date: July 8 to 10, 2025

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre

Industry(ies): Clean technologies, Infrastructure

Registration deadline: June 26, 2025

Who should apply: Environmental technology companies: firms specializing in water, sewage, refuse, and recycling technologies looking to expand their market reach. 

Event description

Discover cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions at IFAT Africa, a biennial event designed to revolutionize the environmental management industry. This is your chance to connect with key industry players, senior buyers, and decision-makers from across the region.  

Explore a diverse range of products and services that address critical issues such as:

  • water delivery 
  • purification 
  • waste management 
  • energy conservation 

Canadian businesses attending IFAT Africa will benefit from on the ground support from the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS). Trade Commissioner, Dirshnie Pillay, will be present at the event and available to assist with business-to-business meetings upon request. This support can help you make meaningful connections and explore potential partnerships.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn and drive your business forward in the ever-evolving landscape of environmental management. 

To express your interest in participating and to arrange B2B meetings, please contact Trade Commissioner, Dirshnay Pillay. Dirshnay specializes in the cleantech sector for the South African market and will be available on-site to support you.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Meet key regulatory bodies
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  • Compare your product/service with international competitors
  • Pitch your product /service to selected audiences

How the program works

  • B2B matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.

Contact us

Dirshnay Pillay

Trade Commissioner | Clean technologies
Johannesburg, South Africa
dirshnie.pillay@international.gc.ca

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