IFAT Africa 2025

IFAT Africa is the ultimate platform to showcase technologies and solutions for water, sewage, refuse and recycling for the sub-Saharan Africa market. The trade fair is the gateway for international companies to the African market and for African enterprises to the global market, connecting key industry players with senior buyers and decision makers in the region.

Why Visit?

As Africa's leading environmental trade fair, IFAT Africa offers an effective business and networking platform for South African and international professionals in the environmental sector and is accompanied by a first-class supporting program. It is the ideal platform for professionals in the environmental industry to develop business, exchange ideas and network.

Welcome to IFAT Africa

Leading Event
IFAT Africa is the leading trade fair in Southern Africa for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling.

Market Leaders
IFAT Africa gathers numerous market leaders of the environmental technology sector.

African Hub
IFAT Africa addresses visitors in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Market Orientation
IFAT Africa is the place to find the right solution to meet your needs.

Inspiration
A high-quality supporting program provides opportunities for exchange and networking in an international setting.

Co-Location
IFAT Africa is co-located with analytica Lab Africa. Together, they will highlight the synergies and address the challenges across the water and wastewater and analytics industries, offering added value for both exhibitors and visitors.

Global Network
IFAT Africa is a part of the worldwide IFAT network, including IFAT Munich in Germany, IE expo China, IE expo Guangzhou/Shenzhen and IE expo Chengdu in China, IFAT India in India and IFAT Eurasia in Turkey. Exhibitors and visitors benefit from our international network and our global partnerships with associations, key industry players and media.

Why Exhibit?

FAT Africa is the perfect platform to showcase technologies and solutions for water, sewage, refuse and recycling for the African market. The trade fair is the gateway for international companies to the African market and for African enterprises to the global market, connecting key industry players with senior buyers and decision makers in the region.

Africa’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling
Gathering place for key players in the environmental technology sector
Comprehensive industry product range
High calibre supporting program
Meeting hub for decision-makers
Two shows in one venue benefit from cross-industry exposure through the colocation
Discover opportunities for strategic partnerships and marketing alliances
Position your brand as the leader for industry solutions
Enhance your brand presence through sponsorship opportunities exclusive to IFAT Africa exhibitors

Exhibition sectors

Water extraction and treatment

Drilling Equipment
Well construction and repair
Well monitoring
Process-water and rain-water harvesting
Sea-water desalination
Rainwater collection
Machinery and equipment for irrigation and drainage

Water and sewage treatment

Mechanical-physical processes
Separator systems
Rakes, screens, filters
Sewage treatment plants
Chemical-physical processes
Biochemical processes
Treatment of sludge and residues

Water distribution and sewers

Pipes / pipelines
Shafts / special structures / techniques
Sewer construction and rehabilitation
Sewer inspection, cleaning and maintenance
Pumps, lifting tackle
Outlets and fittings
Fitting / valves
Water pipeline cleansing

Refuse disposal and recycling

Refuse sorting, collection and transport
Vehicles and superstructures
Road cleaning and maintenance machines
Refuse treatment (mechanical, biological, and thermal treatment) and recycling
Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
Treatment and disposal of infectious medical waste
Treatment and recycling of electronic waste
Landfills
Plants and equipment for the recycling and utilization of raw materials
General purpose equipment, devices and accessories
Transmission engineering, fluid technology and power generation units
Accessories and wear parts
Waste suppliers, distributors and traders

Generating energy from waste materials

Biogas plants/fermentation, components
Utilization of landfill gas
Substrate processing transport and feed systems
Gas transport, treatment and utilization
Treatment of fermentation waste materials
Biomass Logistics
Heat recovery from waste water
Waste heat and waste pressure utilization

Energy efficiency technologies, services and products within the range of water, sewage, refuse and recycling

Energy saving and emission reduction result display
Industry energy saving technologies and equipment (primary and secondary processes)
Energy saving services and energy management contracts
Other energy saving technologies and products

Decontamination of old sites/soil treatment

Registration, evaluating and monitoring contaminated soil, groundwater and buildings
Treatment of contaminated soil
Treatment of contaminated groundwater

Air pollution control and noise reduction

Flue-gas scrubbing and air extraction
Noise reduction / Sound insulation

Measuring, control and laboratory technology

Measuring technology
Analysis/laboratory technology
Control technology
Process technology for water, sewage, refuse and air

Environment management and services

Disposal services
Water-supply and sewage-disposal services
Engineering services, environmental management, eco auditing
Financing and PPP (Public Private Partnership)
Computer hardware and software
Analysis laboratories
Aid organizations

Science, research, technology transfer

Trade associations and institutions
Research institutes / universities
Specialty publishers, trade literature, databases