IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa will be co-located at the Gallagher Convention Centre this year to optimise the synergies across the laboratories, science and innovation sectors and the water, sewage and waste treatment sectors.
IFAT Africa is the leading trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling in Southern Africa and analytica Lab Africa is the only trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics in South Africa. The co-location brings to Africa the full spectrum of laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics solutions, water, sewage, refuse, recycling, water and waste management innovations, optimising synergies and bringing together hundreds of leading brands, alongside talks and industry workshops.
Industry voices on co-location benefits
By co-locating these events, organisers Messe Muenchen India and Messe München GmbH will create a unique ecosystem integrating sectors that overlap in practice, like environmental technologies and laboratory diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, mining, food and beverage, environmental management, chemicals, petrochemicals, energy, and biotechnology.
The trade shows and their peripheral events will ignite knowledge transfer across these broad and overlapping fields. For exhibitors, this means reaching a wider market and potentially also untapped new markets. For visitors, it offers access to an extended showcase of solutions.
James Morisse, spokesman at NuWater, exhibiting at IFAT Africa, says the co-location is beneficial for his organisation, which spans both sectors: “Thorough and precise water analysis is fundamental to our NuWater designed water plant solutions provided to the industry, so we advocate for any progress in collaborative efforts between analytical services and engineered solutions.”
Lomo Senoamadi, CEO of BICS, an exhibitor of analytica Lab Africa agrees: “At BICS, we recognise the immense value of co-locating these two premier events.
The synergy between the laboratory and environmental technology sectors aligns perfectly with our commitment to serving diverse industries. The co-location creates a unique platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and meaningful connections across sectors. This approach mirrors how BICS bridges industries with adaptable and cutting-edge solutions.”
Zuma Nonkululeko, technical specialist NTE, says: “Connecting environmental management and laboratory analysis is an exciting opportunity that keys into NTE’s focus on sustainability and innovation. NTE is a strong believer in cross-pollinating ideas and expertise, and all attendees will benefit from a one-stop shop for exploring solutions across the entire value chain.”
IFAT Africa and analytica Lab Africa will be staged at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 8 to 10 July 2025. To register as a visitor, go to https://67f2dcfb9faf3.site123.me/
For further information visit https://ifat-africa.com/en/ and https://analytica-africa.com/en/
