The 8th edition of the SADC Industrialization and Exhibition Week was held from July 28 to August 2, 2024 at the Novotel Convention & Spa Centre in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The event was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, recalling the priority given to industrial development and underlining the host country's commitment to regional industrial progress.
Jointly organized by the Government of Madagascar, the SADC Secretariat and the SADC Business Council, the Forum was held under the theme " Advancing Industrialization, Agricultural Transformation and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC ". The week-long event featured a series of policy dialogues and technical sessions focused on unlocking the region's potential and accelerating integration through sustainable industrialization pathways.
