SMART GFVC GATEWAY
Africa's Gateway to the Global Fashion Value Chain Economy
The Gateway goes live in November 2026, activating a year-long continental journey culminating in the convening of SMART GFVC GATEWAY 2027, from 2–5 November 2027.
Leading the High Road to Africa's Next Industrial Frontier.
November 2026 · Gateway Activation
2–5 November 2027 · Continental Convening
Host Region: SADC
Host Country: South Africa
Anchor Provinces: KwaZulu-Natal / Eastern Cape
2–5 November 2027 · Continental Convening
Host Region: SADC
Host Country: South Africa
Anchor Provinces: KwaZulu-Natal / Eastern Cape
Trade and Industrial Exchange Zone
(Pan-African & Global)
Advancing Africa's Fashion Value Chain industrialisation through coordinated industrial policy, production, investment, skills development, innovation, trade and market integration.
SMART GFVC GATEWAY 2027