AFBN ANNUAL MEETINGS
Previous Events
Since 2016, AFBN members have met every year across Africa. Relive the meetings that built our network.
Previous Annual Meetings
EDITION
8th
2026
8th AFBN Annual Meeting
Marrakech, Morocco
17–20 September 2026
Members, partners and professionals from across Africa and beyond met in Marrakech for keynote addresses, interactive sessions and networking that built new alliances, set against Morocco’s rich heritage and warm hospitality.
Keynotes
Networking
EDITION
7th
2025
7th AFBN Annual Meeting
Zanzibar Island, Tanzania
October 2025
Leaders, partners and professionals from across Africa and beyond gathered on the island of Zanzibar for panel discussions, keynote sessions and business networking, with Zanzibar’s culture, beaches and welcoming spirit as the backdrop.
Panels & keynotes
B2B networking
EDITION
6th
2024
6th AFBN Annual Meeting
Nairobi, Kenya
September 2024
A record-breaking edition: around 100 industry professionals met in Nairobi, marking another milestone in AFBN’s growth and in our commitment to collaboration and innovation across the network.
~100 attendees
Record edition
EDITION
5th
2023
5th AFBN Annual Meeting
El Gouna, Egypt
September 2023
Our promise of network expansion came to life in El Gouna, with a record attendance of around 70 industry professionals and a strong focus on growth and collaboration across African freight forwarding.
~70 attendees
Network expansion
EDITION
4th
2022
4th AFBN Annual Meeting
Casablanca, Morocco
September 2022
More than 100 transport and logistics participants from 40 countries met in Casablanca with a clear goal: strengthen the presence of African companies across the network.
100+ participants
40 countries
EDITION
3rd
2018
3rd AFBN Annual Meeting
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
September 2018
Agents from different regions and specialties met to network, exchange ideas and generate new business, with up to 40 pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with potential partners in a single day.
One-to-one meetings
Up to 40 per day
EDITION
2nd
2017
2nd AFBN Annual Meeting
Dakar, Senegal
2017
More than 100 participants from 40 countries gathered in Dakar to develop Africa’s transport and logistics sector and grow the number of African members in the network.
100+ participants
40 countries
EDITION
1st
2016
1st AFBN Annual Meeting
Marrakech, Morocco
8–11 December 2016
Where it all began: the first AFBN annual meeting brought members to historic Marrakech for presentations, one-to-one meetings, social get-togethers, group lunches and post-tours.
First edition
Where it all began