HortiFlora Expo 2027

HortiFlora Expo is one of Africa's leading horticultural trade fairs, held in Addis Ababa and organised by HPP Exhibitions in collaboration with the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA). It showcases Ethiopia's role as a major flower, fruit and vegetable exporter and, after moving from a biennial to an annual cycle in 2026, returns for its 2027 edition.

Who attends

Breeders, growers, exporters and importers of flowers, fruits and vegetables, alongside logistics and cold-chain providers, technology companies, input suppliers, investors and policymakers.

What's on

Beyond the exhibition floor the expo offers high-level forums, B2B matchmaking sessions and panel discussions. Recent side-stage topics included sustainable financing, smart logistics and sea freight, AI-driven tools, fruit and vegetable market trends, circular solutions and food safety.

Key figures from 2026

The 2026 edition at the AICC hosted 150 exhibitors and more than 2,000 visitors from over 35 countries, with awards for best stand design and best grower design. Ethiopia's horticulture sector supports around 200,000 jobs, according to the organizers.