EQUIP AUTO Côte d'Ivoire
26 - 28 nov. 2026 - Parc des Expositions d'Abidjan
EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards
Take part in the first edition of the EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards and have your innovations, services and initiatives recognized by a Jury of experts from the African automotive industry.
Take part in the first edition of the EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards
The EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards recognize companies that contribute to the development of the automotive and mobility industry in Africa through their innovations, services and initiatives.
Organized as part of EQUIP AUTO Côte d’Ivoire 2026, the Awards celebrate the companies shaping the solutions of tomorrow and actively contributing to the transformation of the industry.
This first edition aims to highlight the most innovative initiatives, encourage the sharing of best practices and, over time, establish the EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards as a benchmark for automotive innovation across Africa.
Award categories
Innovation Award
Recognizes an innovative product, equipment, technology or solution that provides significant added value to automotive and mobility professionals.
Service & Mobility Award
Recognizes a service, digital solution, distribution model or mobility offering that enhances customer experience or improves operational performance.
Industry Impact Award
Recognizes an initiative contributing to the development of the automotive and mobility industry in Africa, particularly through projects related to training and skills development, employment, entrepreneurship, local industrial development, sustainable development and the circular economy.
Jury Special Award
Awarded at the Jury’s discretion, this award recognizes a company or initiative considered particularly outstanding.
Why apply?
Taking part in the EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards is an opportunity to raise your company’s profile, gain recognition for your expertise and showcase your innovations to key players in the African automotive industry.
Showcase your innovations
Present your products, services and initiatives to professionals across the automotive and mobility industry in Africa.
Increase your visibility
Benefit from dedicated communication before, during and after the exhibition to strengthen your brand awareness across the entire automotive ecosystem.
Gain industry recognition
Have your application evaluated by a Jury of recognized experts and strengthen your credibility with customers, partners and prospects through an EQUIP AUTO Africa Award.
The Jury
The winners will be selected by a jury composed of recognized professionals, chosen for their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the African automotive industry.
Franck Lovens
.
Aliou Sow
.
Pascal Trotier
.
Honorat Esso (Honovoiture)
.
Éric Vigouroux
.
Key dates
Opening of applications
Late August 2026
Application deadline
5 November 2026
Jury deliberation & Awards ceremony
12 November 2026 : Jury deliberation
26–28 November 2026 : EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards Ceremony during EQUIP AUTO Côte d’Ivoire 2026
How to apply ?
The EQUIP AUTO Africa Awards are exclusively open to exhibitors participating in EQUIP AUTO Côte d’Ivoire 2026.
Participation is free of charge. Each exhibitor may submit one application per category through the Klipso Exhibitor Platform.
Each application must include:
- the selected award category;
- the name of the project, product or service;
- a short and detailed description;
- the benefits provided to users or the automotive industry;
- the key innovative and differentiating features;
- supporting visuals and any relevant documentation.