Casablanca will host the first edition of Industrial Transformation Africa (ITAF 2026), scheduled for September 29 to October 1, 2026. The event aims to become a leading continental forum. It will bring together manufacturers, technology companies, industry leaders, and institutions from Africa, Europe, and the Middle East in Morocco. The organizers hope to establish a platform for international cooperation.
The fair will be promoted by Hannover Fairs MENA and Deutsche Messe AG. Both entities are driving this new platform focused on African industrial modernization. Itaf 2026 will focus on technologies related to Industry 4.0. These include automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics applied to production processes.
The event will also address solutions related to smart manufacturing, intralogistics, and energy systems. The goal is to accelerate the continent's industrial competitiveness. The organizers plan a large exhibition area to showcase technological innovations and new industrial developments. Participating companies will be able to present solutions tailored to the African market.
In addition to commercial activity, the fair will include spaces dedicated to training and knowledge sharing. The initiative aims to strengthen the sector's technical and professional capabilities. Key activities include the Smart Factory Academy and the Industrial Edge Africa Summit. Both forums will serve to connect innovation, business, and industrial development.
With this initiative, Morocco is reinforcing its position as a strategic hub for industry and technology in Africa. Casablanca aspires to become the regional epicenter of industrial transformation.
Source: interempresas.net