AFRILAB East Africa Nairobi

AFRILAB East Africa is the leading trade fair for laboratory and medical technology in East Africa. Held annually, it provides a specialized platform for professionals, manufacturers, and decision-makers from across the region. The name “AFRILAB” – derived from “Africa Laboratory” – highlights the event’s clear focus on laboratory innovations and medical diagnostic technologies.

The event takes place at the modern Sarit Expo Centre, located in the heart of Nairobi, a major hub for healthcare, research, and technology in East Africa. The fair is organized by Expogroup, an experienced international trade fair organizer renowned for delivering high-quality B2B platforms across Africa.

AFRILAB East Africa focuses specifically on the latest developments and technological advancements in the laboratory and diagnostics sector. Key themes include state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, analytical systems, automated lab technology, water purification, nanotechnology, rapid testing methods, and medical consumables. Special emphasis is placed on solutions for molecular diagnostics, laboratory infrastructure, and innovations in research and development—areas of growing importance in both medical practice and scientific research.

The exhibition serves as a central platform for companies in the laboratory and medical technology sectors—including equipment manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers, and research institutions. These exhibitors showcase their latest innovations and engage directly with professionals from hospitals, laboratories, universities, and government institutions. Visitors benefit from intensive knowledge exchange, high-level networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with key players from East Africa and beyond.

AFRILAB East Africa is part of a continent-wide trade fair series organized by Expogroup, which includes events in other major African cities such as Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This highlights the fair’s broader regional significance.

The Sarit Expo Centre offers a modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and a wide range of nearby accommodation and transportation options. Its central location and Nairobi’s economic importance make the event an attractive meeting point for professionals from across the continent. AFRILAB East Africa is not only a showcase for innovation but also a strategic catalyst for the advancement of laboratory and medical technology in Africa’s healthcare landscape.

Already for the forth time the AFRILAB East Africa takes place on 3 days from Wed., 14.05.2025 to Fri., 16.05.2025 in Nairobi.