ACF in figures
since 2022
Five editions at the Sheraton Annaba, a sixth on 6–8 May 2027. The figures of each edition, the highlights and the press articles that report them.
ACF in a few lines
ACF (Algerian Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Digital Economy) is an annual fair held since 2022 at the Sheraton Annaba hotel, organised by the Galacticom agency. It brings together startups, companies, banks, insurers, incubators, universities and training schools from eastern Algeria.
The fair changed its name as its focus evolved: Algeria Career Fair, centred on employment, in 2022; professional networks in 2023; digital economy since 2024. The 6th edition will take place on 6–8 May 2027.
The figures of each edition
| Year | Edition | Dates | Official name | Exhibitors | Visitors | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1st edition | 19–21 May 2022 | Algeria Career Fair — Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Employment | 53 | ≈ 7,000 | 17 talks and workshops |
| 2023 | 2nd edition | 15–17 June 2023 | Algerian Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Professional Networks | 75 | 5,000 | 17 talks, 7 workshops |
| 2024 | 3rd edition | 8–10 February 2024 | Algerian Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Digital Economy | 75 | 9,000 | 30 sessions, 35 speakers |
| 2025 | 4th edition | 6–8 February 2025 | Algerian Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Digital Economy | + 90 | — | 4 side events, 36+ speakers |
| 2026 | 5th edition | 5–7 February 2026 | Algerian Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Digital Economy | 103 | 15,000 | 26 sessions, 42 speakers |
| 2027 | 6th edition | 6–8 May 2027 | Algerian Fair of Entrepreneurship, Training and Digital Economy | — | — | In preparation |
Figures from the organiser's reports (edition reviews). Figures reported by the press, sometimes rounded or announced before opening, appear in the highlights below with their source. The total of 400 exhibitors counts participations: an exhibitor present at several editions is counted each time.
What the press reported
Dated facts, each linked to the article that reports it.
ACF 2022
First edition, under the name Algeria Career Fair, at the Sheraton Annaba: 56 exhibitors and nearly 7,000 visitors according to the press.
Source: Le Provincial, 21 May 2022 · Sada Annaba, 26 April 2023
On the sidelines of the fair, Annaba Innovation Center and EM Algiers Business School signed an agreement to create a digital skills academy.
Source: El Moudjahid, 22 May 2022
ACF 2023
Under the patronage of the Minister of the Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises and the wali of Annaba.
Source: L'Expression, 15 June 2023 · Sada Annaba, 26 April 2023
Announced programme of 34 talks, including speakers joining by video from Montreal and the United States.
Source: L'Expression, 15 June 2023
ACF 2024
75 exhibitors, including 30 startups, and 26 announced talks.
Source: Horizons, 5 February 2024 · Le Provincial, 10 February 2024
Visit by the Minister of the Knowledge Economy, Yacine El Mahdi Oualid.
Source: El Watan, February 2024
ACF 2025
Opened by the Minister of the Knowledge Economy, Noureddine Ouadah, with more than 90 exhibitors.
Source: Al Mostathmir, 6 February 2025 · Internews, 7 February 2025
Launch of the first national network of private investors to support innovation centres.
Source: Echorouk Online, 7 February 2025
Edition announced on Algerian Radio's international channel: about 100 exhibitors expected.
ACF 2026
More than 100 exhibitors and over 10,000 registrations on the fair's platform.
Source: Horizons, 6 February 2026 · La Sentinelle, 5 February 2026
Patronage of two ministries, the High Commission for Digitalisation and the wali of Annaba; experts from the UK, Germany and Tunisia.
Source: La Sentinelle, 5 February 2026 · Horizons, 6 February 2026
Pitch & Link competition: 47 projects from 23 wilayas in front of investors, and a "Human vs AI" contest between content creators.
Source: Horizons, 6 February 2026 · APS · Algeria Press Service, 6 February 2026
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