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ISTANBUL · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLATFORM

Connecting Markets. Creating Opportunities.

Afro-Asian Business Forum (ABF) connects manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, investors and business leaders to develop meaningful commercial relationships across Türkiye, Africa, Asia and global markets.

OUR PLATFORM International Business Development
OUR APPROACH B2B Connections & Deal Facilitation
OUR PURPOSE Where Deals Are Created — Not Just Connections
International business professionals meeting
ABOUT THE FORUM

A Business Platform Built Around Real Opportunities

Afro-Asian Business Forum (ABF) is an international business development platform headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye. It brings together companies, manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, investors and business leaders seeking to develop commercial relationships across international markets.

Through B2B matchmaking, business introductions, international exhibitions, trade missions, industrial visits and strategic partnerships, ABF supports meaningful business engagement and cross-border cooperation.

Our focus is to connect the right business interests and create opportunities for sustainable commercial relationships.
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OUR DIRECTION

Mission, Vision & Commitment

Building practical bridges between businesses, markets and international opportunities.

01 / OUR MISSION

Facilitating International Business Cooperation

To connect companies, manufacturers, investors and business leaders through trusted relationships, structured B2B engagement and international trade initiatives.

02 / OUR VISION

A Trusted Bridge Across Global Markets

To develop a recognized international platform supporting trade, investment, entrepreneurship and long-term economic cooperation.

OUR CORE ACTIVITIES

What We Do

A range of business development activities designed to support international connections and commercial cooperation.

Executive business forum
01 / FORUMS

Executive Forums & Summits

Business gatherings, executive discussions and professional platforms for leaders and international stakeholders.

B2B business meeting
02 / MATCHMAKING

B2B Matchmaking & Deal Facilitation

Relevant business introductions connecting manufacturers, importers, distributors, investors and potential partners.

Business and investment environment
03 / INVESTMENT

Trade & Investment Promotion

Supporting commercial engagement, investment dialogue and international business development.

Industrial manufacturing facility
04 / TRADE MISSIONS

Industrial Visits & Trade Delegations

Business visits, factory tours and trade missions designed to explore suppliers, products and markets.

Strategic business discussion
05 / PARTNERSHIPS

Strategic Partnerships

Facilitating cooperation between companies, institutions, professional networks and international stakeholders.

International business development
06 / MARKET ACCESS

Market Entry & Business Development

Helping companies explore new markets, identify potential partners and develop international business relationships.

THE ABF APPROACH

From Connections to Business Cooperation

A focused approach built around relevance, professional engagement and long-term relationships.

01

Connect

Bring together relevant companies, decision-makers and international business stakeholders.

02

Engage

Facilitate focused B2B meetings, business visits, introductions and strategic dialogue.

03

Develop

Support long-term partnerships, trade relationships and investment cooperation.

International trade exhibition
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

More Than Exhibition Visits. Business Opportunities.

ABF identifies relevant international exhibitions and trade fairs and helps members explore opportunities to meet exhibitors, manufacturers and potential commercial partners.

Our role is to create business opportunities around existing exhibitions through relevant introductions, B2B meetings and business engagement.

Exhibition Selection & Recommendations
Exhibitor & Manufacturer Connections
B2B Meeting Coordination
Factory & Industrial Visits
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BECOME PART OF ABF

Membership & Global Business Access

Join an international business platform connecting manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, investors and business leaders.

01 / CORPORATE

Manufacturer & Exporter Membership

For manufacturers, industrial companies and exporters seeking international distribution channels, importers and commercial partners.

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02 / TRADE

Importer & Distributor Membership

For businesses looking to source products, identify manufacturers and establish reliable supply and distribution relationships.

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03 / INVESTMENT

Investor & Entrepreneur Membership

For investors and entrepreneurs seeking business partners, investment introductions and international growth opportunities.

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04 / COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS

Agency & Franchise Membership

For companies and entrepreneurs interested in commercial agencies, distributorships, licensing and franchise opportunities.

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05 / EXECUTIVE

Executive Membership

For CEOs, company owners, presidents and senior executives seeking high-level international business relationships.

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06 / ADVISORY

Advisory & Strategic Membership

For qualified consultants, international advisers and industry experts contributing professional knowledge and sector expertise.

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MEMBER VALUE

What Membership Can Help You Achieve

A structured pathway to business engagement, international connections and commercial opportunity exploration.

01

B2B Matchmaking

Introductions and meeting opportunities with companies, manufacturers, importers, distributors and relevant business partners.

02

International Market Access

Connections that can support market exploration, business development and cross-border engagement.

03

Agency & Franchise Opportunities

Explore commercial representation, distributorship, licensing and franchise possibilities.

04

Trade Missions & Business Visits

Opportunities to explore relevant business missions, company visits and industrial engagement.

05

Executive Networking

Connect with business leaders, decision-makers, investors and professionals across international markets.

06

Strategic Partnerships

Explore cooperation with companies and institutions whose commercial interests align with yours.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Connecting Supply with Demand

ABF works to connect complementary business interests and facilitate relevant commercial introductions.

FOR COMPANIES & MANUFACTURERS

For Turkish Manufacturers & Exporters

Expand your international reach by connecting with importers, distributors, investors and potential commercial representatives in target markets.

  • Find potential importers and distributors
  • Explore new export markets
  • Identify agency and franchise partners
  • Participate in relevant B2B meetings
  • Explore international exhibition opportunities
FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT PARTNERS

For Importers, Investors & Distributors

Discover products, manufacturers, investment possibilities and commercial partnerships through ABF's international business network.

  • Identify manufacturers and suppliers
  • Explore Turkish products and industries
  • Find potential distribution partners
  • Explore investment and business opportunities
  • Connect with relevant companies and executives
Global business network and international markets
GLOBAL NETWORK & REPRESENTATION

Expanding the ABF International Network

Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, ABF aims to develop international connections through country representatives, regional coordinators and strategic institutional relationships.

We welcome qualified business leaders and institutions interested in developing ABF connections in their respective markets.

Türkiye Africa Asia Europe Global Markets
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EVENTS & MEMBER ACTIVITIES

Building Connections Through Real Engagement

ABF connects members through targeted business activities and participation in relevant international events.

Executive forum gathering

Executive Forums & Roundtables

Professional gatherings for business leaders, investors and international stakeholders.

International B2B event

International B2B Meetings

Structured business meetings to explore trade, distribution and partnership opportunities.

Industrial company visit

Trade Missions & Factory Visits

Targeted business visits that help members understand suppliers, products and markets.

AFRO-ASIAN BUSINESS FORUM

Beyond Networking. Towards Business Deals.

Introduce your company, share your business objectives and explore how ABF can support your international business engagement across global markets.