Unleashing the Power of Sustainability and Innovation in Fashion
24–26 April 2025
Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION IN FASHION
Welcome to AFRICA SOURCING AND FASHION WEEK – ASFW NAIROBI from 24 – 26 April 2025
The most exclusive meeting platform for the home textile, leather, accessories, and footwear industry
The 3rd edition of the East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 has concluded with remarkable success, drawing in 2,150 visitors from over 30 countries over the course of three days at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. This premier event, which showcased the best in the textile, leather, and fashion industries across East Africa, proved to be an invaluable platform for networking, innovation, and sustainable development.
EXPO
Discover East Africa's Vibrant Textile and Leather Showcase.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Engage with Industry Leaders, Ideas, and Insights at EATLW 2024.
NETWORKING & MEETINGS
Connect, Collaborate, and Build Business Relationships.
RUNWAY KENYA
Experience the Best of East African Fashion at Runway Kenya.
Exhibitor List
Conference Program
INAUGURATION AND OPENING CEREMONY
A critical analysis of government policies and initiatives for sustainability; Agenda to boost production and create employment in the leather and textile industries in the region
SME Dialog session: Establishing a brand name that speaks to the market to enable scaling and enhancing taking of large orders for international markets.
FASHION SHOW
Runway Kenya by Couture Africa
Women’s economic empowerment in the textile, apparel, and leather industries: Strategies for promoting gender equality, empowerment and sustainability in the industry.
Combating Counterfeits in East Africa: A comprehensive approach to enhancing local sourcing in the textile and apparel industry
Panel Discussion: Opportunities in the leather, textile, and apparel industry: Financing and investment prospects for industry growth
The Rise and Future of African Fashion Textiles and Technology.
Fashioning sustainability in design-led businesses: Systems for sustainability and the role of diversity and inclusivity in shaping wearable design
FASHION SHOW
Runway Kenya by Couture Africa
Africa’s Leather Potential for development and ALLPI Support activities in the region
PANEL DISCUSSION: Leveraging government support and exploring new markets to promote growth and competitiveness in the East African leather sector.
Strategies towards overcoming challenges such as high investment costs and the need for incentives to attract investment in the leather industry.
PANEL DISCUSSION by Couture Africa:
The Future of Fashion; New technologies are reforming the global fashion industry as we know it. How can African brands – across the value chain – leverage on these emerging technologies to remain competitive
MEGA FASHION SHOW
Runway Kenya by Couture Africa
