Grand Cotonou Fashion Week

Regional • Collaborative • Iconic

"Where African Fashion Meets Trade, Technology and Global Markets"

📅 21st – 25th March 2027
📍 Cotonou, Benin Republic

Exhibition & Registration

Join Africa's Premier Fashion Week

Showcase your brand, access regional and global markets, and connect with top buyers, investors, and technology innovators across Africa.

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About The Event

Executive Summary

Grand Cotonou Fashion Week (GCFW) is envisioned as a premier regional platform bringing together designers, manufacturers, textile producers, fashion-tech innovators, investors, and policymakers across Africa and beyond. GCFW combines fashion exhibitions, B2B meetings, investment forums, and technology showcases.

Vision

To establish Grand Cotonou Fashion Week as West Africa's leading platform for fashion, manufacturing, innovation, and international trade.

Mission

To connect African fashion businesses with global markets through innovation, investment, manufacturing excellence, and strategic partnerships.

Strategic Pillars

Trade

Connecting manufacturers directly with buyers and regional distributors.

Innovation

Promoting AI, digital fashion, smart manufacturing, and fashion technology.

Sustainability

Encouraging circular fashion and environmentally responsible production.

Manufacturing

Strengthening industrial garment production and regional value chains.

Investment

Creating direct opportunities for investors to engage with scalable fashion enterprises.

150
Designers
200
Exhibitors
5,000
Visitors
50
International Buyers
20
Countries

Visitors & Bulk Buyers From

Algeria Flag Algeria
Cameroon Flag Cameroon
Burkina Faso Flag Burkina Faso
Mali Flag Mali
Ghana Flag Ghana
Senegal Flag Senegal
Côte d'Ivoire Flag Côte d'Ivoire
Guinea Flag Guinea
Gabon Flag Gabon
Togo Flag Togo
Nigeria Flag Nigeria

Programme Schedule

Day 1: Business Summit

  • AfCFTA Opportunities
  • Export Readiness
  • Fashion Finance
  • Women Leadership
  • Fashion Policy

Day 2: Technology Forum

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital & Virtual Fashion
  • Smart Manufacturing
  • Blockchain Traceability

Day 3: International Trade Expo

  • Textile & Garment Exhibition
  • Machinery Showcase
  • Buyers Lounge & B2B Meetings

Day 4: Grand Runway & Gala

  • African & Emerging Designers
  • Cultural Collections
  • Sustainable Fashion Showcase
  • Awards Gala

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Partner

Naming rights, keynote speaking opportunity, premium branding, exhibition pavilion, VIP hospitality, media recognition.

Gold Partner

Major branding, exhibition space, speaking opportunity, networking access.

Silver Partner

Brand visibility, exhibition booth, media recognition.

Supporting Partner

Logo placement, promotional opportunities, networking participation.