Propak East Africa aligns itself with the most important industry bodies and associations within the industry that it serves. This helps us connect further within the industry and ensures that we focus in on the most pertinent topics and stay abreast of any developments. We are in constant communication with these associations to ensure that all the industry is aware of what we can offer and the exhibition provides associations with a platform for discussions.
Below is a list with some information on the associations that we are either members of or who support the exhibition. If you are an association and would like to discuss mutually beneficial opportunities, then please contact [email protected].
Afristar Awards
Afristar awards will be held on 15th March during Propak East Africa. Attend and see the companies that won the prestigious awards
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KAM
KAM is the representative organisation for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya. KAM provides an essential link for co-operation, dialogue and understanding with the Government by representing the views and concerns of its members to the relevant authorities.
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Tanzania Industries of Printing and Packaging Association (TIPPA)
Tanzanian Industries of Printing and Packaging Association (TIPPA) is an association with all the key players in the Printing and Packaging Industry in Tanzania. TIPPA is aligned to be at the forefront in pushing to make sure a sustainable, profitable, and united growth. With all the company's visions aligned to benefit the country and the future generations of the country.
IPP KENYA
The Institute of Packaging Proffessionals Kenya was registered under The Societies Act Rules Laws of the Republic of Kenya at Nairobi on 7th January 2011 Certificate of registration No.33497.We provide packaging training skills to ensure manufactured products meet the globally set standards.
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Invest Africa
Invest Africa is a leading pan-African business platform that promotes trade and investment in Africa.
Invest Africa has a global footprint of more than 400 member companies, comprising multinationals, private equity firms, institutional investors, development finance institutions, professional service organisations, government bodies and entrepreneurs.
Keninvest
Our objective is to encourage investment into Kenya by both local and foreign-owned companies.
British Chamber of Commerce Kenya
The Chamber gives members privileged access to a high-profile business network. BCCK has a growing list of over 320 active members ranging from FTSE 100 companies to individual British consultants working in Kenya.
Association of Exhibition Organisers
Association of Event Organisers Ltd (AEO) is the trade body representing companies which conceive, create, develop or manage trade and consumer events. It is run by its members for the benefit of its members through an elected council of representatives, specialist working groups and a fulltime secretariat.
UFI
UFI is the leading global association of the world’s tradeshow organisers and exhibition centre operators, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry.
Association of African Exhibition Organisers
AAXO was formed as a collective platform to represent the organiser industry at large by promoting growth and development while addressing the industry’s challenges. Its efforts are directed towards its mission of being the respected authority and representative of the exhibition organising industry responsible for governance, skills development and research while upholding world-class industry standards. This, in turn, is designed to be the engine that drives the African exhibition and organiser growth.
Ministry of Industrialzation, Trade and Enterprise Development
Vision
Globally competitive and sustainable industrial, enterprise and cooperative sector
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Convertors & Printers Association of Kenya
CPAK mission is to galvanize our industry once again and make it the force that it deserves to be.
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WBAK
Water Bottlers Association of Kenya is an industry specific association bringing together over 250 small, medium and large water bottling | Refillers and Water Vending companies spread across the country.
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APO
African Packaging Organisation was created, following an approval from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).
The aim of this body is to improve the standard of packaging across Africa by employing various strategies, such as supporting its member organisations, improving packaging capability in Africa and striving to increase trade throughout Africa.
Institute of Packaging Partners Uganda
Ethiopian Beverages Manufacturing Industry Association
The bottled water industry is a strong supporter of our environment and our natural resources. Bottled water companies manage resources responsibly by investing in technology and practices that improve water quality and conservation.
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Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO)
KEPRO is the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) on packaging for the non-hazardous products in Kenya. Our purpose is to accelerate the growth of Kenya's Recycling Ecosystem, leading to a Circular Economy that will protect our natural environment & create jobs for our future generations. This will be done through the implementation of a proven EPR model embedded within the environmental laws and legal framework of Kenya
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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
For over 400 years, the Chambers of Commerce have been a necessary and dependable intermediary between government, business and the general public in a bid to foster good relations that allow trade to prosper.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) was established in 1965 after the amalgamation of the three existing Chambers of Commerce at the time: the Asian, African and European Chambers mandated to protect and develop the interests of the business community.
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The Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises Organisation East Africa (CMSEO-EA)
The Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises Organisation East Africa (CMSEO-EA) formally known as the East African Confederation of Informal Sector Organizations (EA-CISO) was established in 1994 but registered in 1997 as the apex regional body representing the informal economic sector in the EAC region. It is a regional umbrella body representing the interests of the informal sector, majority of who are in the Micro and Small Enterprises working through country CISO Chapters that collaborate with national Business Member Organizations (BMOs)
EA-CISO draws representation from the Seven East African Community partner states, i.e. Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan and now DRC
