African Halal Trade & Investment Forum 2027
Preliminary Agenda (TENTATIVE)
Held alongside the exhibition, this 3-days forum will spotlight insights, innovations,
and investment trends in the halal economy:
Day 1: Africa’s Halal Growth Potential
- Opening Keynote: “Unlocking Africa’s Halal Future”
- Panel: Trade Facilitation through AfCFTA for Halal Businesses
- Session: Country Showcase – Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco
Day 2: Halal Industry Innovation & Market Access
- Talk: “Tech & Traceability in Halal Supply Chains”
- Fireside Chat: “Scaling Startups in the Global Halal Economy”
- Panel: Harmonising Halal Certification Standards Across Africa
Day 3: Halal Finance, Tourism & Consumer Trends
- Forum: Islamic Finance for SMEs & Exporters
- Panel: Muslim-Friendly Tourism in Africa – New Horizons
- Workshop: Digital Marketing Strategies for Halal Brands
Halal Africa Excellence Awards 2027
Award Categories (TENTATIVE)
Africa-Focused Awards (15)
Outstanding Halal Brand in Africa
For an African brand that has achieved significant success in halal-certified products or services.
Best Halal Exporter from Africa
Recognizing African companies excelling in exporting halal goods/services to international markets.
Most Innovative Halal Food Product (Africa)
For creative and breakthrough halal food innovations produced in Africa.
Best Halal-Certified SME in Africa
For a small or medium-sized enterprise demonstrating excellence in halal production and business practices.
Halal Logistics Excellence Award (Africa)
For a logistics or cold chain company offering outstanding halal-compliant solutions.
Top Halal Tourism Destination in Africa
Recognizing an African city/country that has promoted Muslim-friendly travel and tourism infrastructure.
Outstanding Halal Cosmetics & Personal Care Brand (Africa)
For excellence in halal-certified beauty, skincare, or personal hygiene products.
Best Halal Meat Processor in Africa
For leadership and compliance in halal meat processing and distribution.
Halal Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Excellence Award (Africa)
For African companies leading in halal-compliant health supplements or medicine.
Best Halal Finance & Banking Initiative (Africa)
For institutions promoting Islamic finance solutions and financial inclusion.
Halal Start-up of the Year (Africa)
For an innovative African start-up disrupting or enhancing the halal industry.
African Halal Market Pioneer Award
Honouring individuals or companies that were early drivers of halal business in Africa.
Best National Halal Certification Body (Africa)
Recognizing excellence in certification transparency, outreach, and international credibility.
Government Support for Halal Industry (Africa)
For a national or local government agency that has shown consistent support for halal trade and development.
Women in Halal Leadership Award (Africa)
Celebrating women leading the charge in halal business, advocacy, or innovation in Africa.
Global Halal Excellence Awards (5)
Global Halal Industry Leader Award
For an international company or individual making outstanding contributions to the global halal economy.
Lifetime Achievement in Halal Advocacy (Global)
Honouring long-standing dedication to halal development, education, or global awareness.
Top Halal Exporter to Africa (Non-African Company)
For companies outside Africa with substantial halal exports into the African market.
Global Innovation in Halal Technology
Recognizing tech-driven solutions (e.g., blockchain traceability, AI in halal logistics) with international impact.
International Halal Certification Body of the Year
For non-African certification bodies contributing to halal standardization and mutual recognition.