Afroneo Expo 2025 : contemporary Africa in the spotlight in Geneva
From 14 to 16 November 2025, Geneva will host the next edition of Afroneo – The Africas in the World Expo, an international event dedicated to showcasing African cultures, promoting the continent’s economic influence, and highlighting its talents in entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation.
Held as part of the Automnales, one of the largest public events in French-speaking Switzerland, the expo expects to welcome more than 140,000 visitors over three days, providing exceptional visibility for African and diaspora actors.
A Showcase for Contemporary Africa
Afroneo Expo stands out as a unique space where African companies, artisans, creators, and entrepreneurs can present their expertise and innovations to an international audience. The event has a dual mission: to promote African cultural diversity and to foster economic and commercial exchanges between the continent, its diaspora, and Europe. According to the organizers, “the expo is a place for meetings and collaborations, where ideas transform into tangible opportunities for African creators and entrepreneurs.”
A Bridge Between Culture and Economy
The expo also positions itself as a driver of economic and cultural development, highlighting fast-growing sectors on the continent such as fashion, craftsmanship, design, music, gastronomy, and creative technologies. These sectors represent a growing share of Africa’s GDP and offer investment and partnership opportunities internationally. According to a report from the African Development Bank (AfDB), cultural and creative industries generate nearly 4% of the continental GDP and are a key lever for youth and women’s employment.
An International and Inclusive Dimension
One of Afroneo Expo’s strengths lies in its ability to bring together the African diaspora, African entrepreneurs, and local Swiss actors. This gathering fosters skills transfer, co-creation, and the establishment of sustainable economic networks. Participants can attend conferences, workshops, and demonstrations, creating a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and creativity.
Showcasing Talent and Global Reach
Afroneo Expo also highlights emerging talents from the continent, from traditional artisans to innovative entrepreneurs. By providing international visibility, the event helps rewrite Africa’s economic and cultural narrative, far from clichés and stereotypes. As the organizing team emphasizes: “Our goal is to show that contemporary Africa is rich in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence.”
Beyond cultural and commercial promotion, the expo raises questions about the role of pan-African events in the continent’s global economic and social integration. By encouraging partnerships between diasporas and European markets, Afroneo Expo helps stimulate African entrepreneurship, attract investments, and strengthen the continent’s presence on the international stage.
The upcoming edition of Afroneo Expo represents a strategic opportunity for African actors to showcase their expertise, establish international connections, and contribute to the economic and cultural growth of contemporary Africa. With more than 140,000 visitors expected, the event confirms its status as a must-attend platform for promoting Africa to the world.
Online registration is open at afroneo.com.
