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WELCOME TO AABF

International Trade for a
Connected Global Future Expanding Global Markets

Join a trusted international business community connecting manufacturers, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to unlock strategic partnerships, market access, investment opportunities, and global expansion.

WHO WE ARE

The Afro-Asian Business Forum (ABF) is an international business platform based in Istanbul, Türkiye, connecting manufacturers, investors, buyers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and global markets.

ABF facilitates cross-border trade, strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and international business development by connecting decision-makers and creating meaningful opportunities for sustainable growth.

WHAT WE DO

ABF facilitates international business engagement through strategic connections, trade development, investment access, and cross-border collaboration.

International Trade

Connecting manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and distributors to facilitate cross-border trade and access new markets.

Strategic Partnerships

Bringing businesses, institutions, and decision-makers together to build valuable long-term commercial relationships.

Investment Opportunities

Facilitating connections between investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses exploring potential investment opportunities.

Business Development

Supporting international business expansion through market connections, commercial introductions, and growth opportunities.

Executive Networking

Connecting business leaders, executives, and industry professionals through purposeful professional engagement.

Forums & International Events

Creating platforms for business dialogue, knowledge exchange, networking, and cross-border collaboration.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

ABF provides a platform for business leaders, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, investors, and institutions to connect, exchange knowledge, explore opportunities, and develop cross-border commercial relationships.

Expand your network through relevant introductions and connections with business stakeholders.

Explore opportunities to enter new markets, identify potential partners, and develop international relationships.

 

Explore potential cooperation in trade, distribution, manufacturing, investment, and joint ventures.

Connect through relevant business forums, networking activities, and B2B meetings as opportunities arise.

Strategic Partnerships

ABF welcomes dialogue with chambers of commerce, business associations, industry organizations, corporations, investors, and institutions interested in developing mutually beneficial international cooperation.

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THE ABF NETWORK

A Connected Ecosystem for Global Business Growth

The ABF Network brings together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, advisors, and strategic partners to foster meaningful connections and cross-border business opportunities.

ONE NETWORK. GLOBAL REACH.

Bringing the Right People Together.

Built around professional relationships and international collaboration, the ABF Network creates a platform for decision-makers and businesses seeking to expand their connections across markets.

Based in Istanbul, Türkiye

Connecting Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and global markets.

01

Business Leaders

Executives and decision-makers connecting experience, vision, and business leadership.

02

Investors

Investment professionals exploring businesses, partnerships, and potential opportunities.

03

Entrepreneurs & Founders

Business founders seeking international connections, collaboration, and expansion.

04

Strategic Advisors

Experienced professionals contributing expertise, strategic insight, and market knowledge.

05

Institutions & Organizations

Organizations and institutions interested in international engagement and business cooperation.

06

Strategic Partners

Commercial and professional partners supporting connections between businesses and international markets.

STRATEGIC SECTORS

Connecting Industries.
Unlocking Opportunities.

ABF supports cross-border business engagement across key economic sectors, connecting companies, investors, manufacturers, and strategic partners to explore opportunities in international markets.

01

Manufacturing & Industry

Connecting manufacturers, industrial suppliers, distributors, and potential commercial partners across markets.

02

Trade & Distribution

Facilitating business connections between buyers, suppliers, wholesalers, and distribution networks.

03

Investment & Finance

Connecting investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses to explore potential investment and financing opportunities.

04

Real Estate & Construction

Facilitating introductions among developers, investors, construction companies, and property-related businesses.

05

Agriculture & Food

Supporting connections across agricultural production, food supply chains, processing, and international distribution.

06

Energy & Sustainability

Exploring business connections in energy, infrastructure, resource development, and sustainability-related activities.

07

Technology & Innovation

Connecting technology businesses, innovators, and partners interested in digital solutions and international collaboration.

08

Logistics & Supply Chains

Building connections among logistics providers, transport companies, and supply-chain partners.

THE ABF ADVANTAGE

Why Join ABF?

More than a business network, ABF is a platform for building meaningful relationships, exploring international markets, and creating opportunities for sustainable business growth.

01

Access to a Global Business Network

Connect with business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, and strategic partners across international markets.

02

International Market Expansion

Explore cross-border business opportunities and develop connections that can support your entry into new markets.

03

Strategic Partnerships

Identify potential partners for commercial cooperation, distribution, manufacturing, joint ventures, and long-term growth.

04

Investment & Business Opportunities

Explore potential investment connections, commercial projects, and opportunities for collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

05

Executive Events & B2B Meetings

Engage in business forums, professional networking activities, and B2B meetings designed to encourage meaningful connections.

06

Afro-Asian Market Connectivity

Build commercial bridges between Türkiye, Africa, Asia, the Arab world, and other international markets.

YOUR NEXT BUSINESS CONNECTION STARTS HERE

Turn Connections into Opportunities.

Join a business community focused on international collaboration, strategic relationships, and cross-border growth.

Become a Member

Membership provides access to the ABF network and its relevant activities. Specific introductions, partnerships, investments, and commercial outcomes depend on eligibility, availability, due diligence, and the agreement of the parties involved.

Afro-Asian Business Forum

Our Services

Practical business connections and international cooperation opportunities designed to support companies, entrepreneurs, investors and strategic partners across Africa and Asia.

Business Networking

Connect with companies, entrepreneurs, industry professionals and decision-makers to explore relevant business relationships across Africa and Asia.

Explore Opportunities

International Trade

Support trade exploration by helping businesses identify potential markets, suppliers, buyers and commercial partners for cross-border cooperation.

Explore Opportunities

Investment & Partnerships

Encourage investment dialogue and strategic cooperation between businesses, investors and institutions exploring opportunities in regional and international markets.

Explore Opportunities

Business Development

Help businesses explore growth pathways, strengthen commercial relationships and assess opportunities for expansion into new markets.

Explore Opportunities

Business Events & Delegations

Facilitate opportunities to participate in selected business forums, networking events, trade visits and professional delegation activities.

Explore Opportunities

Strategic Advisory & Cooperation

Encourage knowledge exchange and professional collaboration with experienced advisors, industry experts and institutions on relevant business initiatives.

Explore Opportunities
Partnerships & Global Opportunities

Building Connections.
Creating Opportunities.

The Afro-Asian Business Forum connects companies, investors and institutions to explore international trade, business cooperation and strategic partnerships.

Connecting businesses across Africa, Asia, the Arab world and international markets.

Professional business conference with attendees Business Events

Events & Delegations

Business Events & Trade Missions

Explore joint events, trade missions, business forums and B2B meetings that bring companies and decision-makers together.

Plan a Joint Event
Modern international business district buildings Strategic Cooperation

Institutional Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

Build long-term cooperation in international trade, investment, market access and business development.

Explore Partnerships

Afro-Asian Business Forum (ABF) facilitates business networking and the exploration of potential partnerships.

CONNECT • DISCOVER • GROW

Upcoming Events

Discover trade fairs and business events that connect international companies with new markets, suppliers and business opportunities.

INDUSTRY TURKCHEM CHEMICALS & RAW MATERIALS
25 NOV
Chemical Industry

TURKCHEM Eurasia

Explore chemical products, raw materials and industrial solutions for international markets.

▦ 25–27 November 2026
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GLOBAL TRADE HALAL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
25 NOV
International Trade

International Halal Expo

Discover halal products, trade connections and potential partnerships across international markets.

▦ 25–28 November 2026
Event Details →
CONSTRUCTION EURASIA WINDOWS • DOORS • GLASS
21 NOV
Building Materials

Eurasia Window and Door Fair

Explore window, door, glass and building technology solutions from the construction sector.

▦ 21–24 November 2026
Event Details →
MANUFACTURING PLAST MATERIALS • MACHINERY
02 DEC
Plastics & Machinery

Plast Eurasia Istanbul

Discover plastics manufacturing technologies, machinery and materials for industrial applications.

▦ 2–5 December 2026
Event Details →
FOOD INDUSTRY WORLDFOOD FOOD • PROCESSING • PACKAGING
15 DEC
Food & Beverage

WorldFood Istanbul

Explore food products, processing technologies and packaging solutions for the global food industry.

▦ 15–18 December 2026
Event Details →
INVESTMENT PROPERTY REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES
25 NOV
Real Estate & Investment

EGPEX Eurasia Property Expo

Explore property-sector connections and potential real estate business opportunities.

▦ 25–28 November 2026
Event Details →
TRADE · INVESTMENT · PARTNERSHIPS

Strategic Business Sectors

Connecting businesses across key industries to explore international trade, investment and strategic partnership opportunities across Türkiye, Africa and the Arab world.

Manufacturing & Industry

Manufacturers, industrial equipment and production solutions.

Construction & Building Materials

Building products, construction materials and infrastructure.

Agriculture & Food

Agricultural products, food processing and food supply chains.

Energy & Renewables

Energy solutions, renewable technologies and equipment.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Medical supplies, healthcare equipment and pharmaceutical trade.

Textiles & Apparel

Fabrics, garments, home textiles and textile manufacturing.

Automotive & Spare Parts

Vehicles, automotive components and replacement parts.

International Trade & Distribution

Importers, exporters, distributors and commercial agents.

Logistics & Supply Chains

Freight, warehousing, transportation and supply chain services.

Technology & Digital Solutions

Digital transformation, software and business technologies.

Investment & Finance

Investment opportunities, capital partnerships and business growth.

Entrepreneurship & Partnerships

Startups, business development and strategic alliances.

Connecting businesses, investors, manufacturers and strategic partners across Türkiye, Africa, Asia and global markets.

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