ELIA Partners with Messe Frankfurt to Host the All Africa Leather Fair 2026
ELIA signed a partnership with Messe Frankfurt to host the All Africa Leather Fair alongside Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW Addis), positioning Addis Ababa as a continental hub for leather fashion and sourcing.
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ELIA signed a partnership with Messe Frankfurt to host the All Africa Leather Fair alongside Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW Addis), positioning Addis Ababa as a continental hub for leather fashion and sourcing.
The All Africa Leather Fair 2026 takes place from 12 to 15 November 2026 at the Addis International Convention Center, Addis Ababa, held alongside ASFW Addis 2026. Its closing event is the ELIA Award and Gala Night on 15 November 2026 at the Sheraton Addis.
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