Programme
Experience the Full Power of the Africa Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Summit
The Programme for Anti-Counterfeiting, Market Security & Authentication Africa Week 2026 brings together leaders from regulation, technology, manufacturing, secure document systems, and brand protection. Explore the full agenda of keynote sessions, technical forums, workshops, and industry case studies shaping Africa’s strategy for secure markets and safe consumers.
This is not just a product showcase.
The Africa Anti-Counterfeiting & Brand Protection Summit is a three-day, multi-stream programme that brings together:
Government, regulators & enforcement agencies
FMCG, pharma, agrochemicals, electronics & luxury brands
Secure document, print & tax stamp providers
Technology, AI, data & e-commerce platforms
All in one place to tackle policy, enforcement, technology, document security and brand protection end-to-end.
What to Expect
High-Level Keynotes & Ministerial Dialogues
Hear from ministers, heads of agencies, and international organisations on:
National and regional anti-counterfeit strategies
Cross-border trade, AfCFTA, customs and border security
Consumer protection, public health, and revenue protection
Deep-Dive Industry Tracks
Sector-focused sessions designed for real operational impact:
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare – fake medicines, hospital supply chains, pharmacy authentication
FMCG, Food, Beauty & Spirits – packaging security, route-to-market risks, consumer trust
Chemicals, Agrochemicals & Industrial Products – protecting farmers, factories and infrastructure
Technology & Innovation Showcases
Brand Protection Technology Forum
See how cutting-edge tools are changing the game:
AI-powered mobile authentication & machine vision
Blockchain, serialization, and digital twins
Secure QR codes, GS1 standards, traceability platforms
Online monitoring of e-commerce and social media fraud
Live demos and case studies help you understand what works, where, and at what scale.
Document Security & Revenue Protection
Document Security Forum
Go beyond products into secure identities and government documents:
Passports, national ID, certificates & licences
Tax stamps, excise controls and revenue protection
Secure printing, holograms, forensic inks and anti-tamper substrates
Secure Document Deal Room (Invite Only)
A focused, closed-door environment where:
Governments and revenue authorities meet vetted solution providers
Vendors present secure ID, passport, tax stamp and excise solutions
Potential pilot projects, RFPs and working groups are shaped
Workshops
Practical, Action-Oriented Learning
Throughout the three days, you’ll experience:
Panels & roundtables – compare perspectives across countries and sectors
Case studies – real stories from brands, regulators and revenue authorities
Technical workshops – how to design secure documents, deploy tech, and improve systems
Networking & exhibition tours – curated introductions between buyers, regulators and solution providers
Whether you work in policy, enforcement, legal, technology, security printing or brand protection, the programme is designed so you will see your world reflected—not just products on stands.
