The first edition of Cameroon Auto Expo will take place in Douala from the 11- 15 November. The five-day event is designed to bring together stakeholders to discuss challenges and explore innovative solutions in the automobile sector. This information was made public in Douala during a press conference on October 15.
The exhibition will provide a platform for business networking, professional exchanges and the presentation of innovations in the automobile industry. According the promoter of Cameroon Auto Expo Yolande Bodiong the initiative seeks to transform the event into a meeting point for stakeholders across the automobile, road transport and mobility ecosystems. She said the exhibition would combine conferences and the showcasing of technical expertise, with the aim of addressing practical challenges facing the sector. She added that the event would go beyond commercial activities by encouraging partnerships and bringing together public and private sector actors. She disclosed that attention will be given to vehicle financing, the modernisation of taxi services, and the development of more accessible mobility solutions.

One of the major challenges identified is the difficulty many taxi drivers face in becoming owners of the vehicles they use to earn a living. The exhibition is expected to present solutions that could facilitate access to vehicles through more affordable financing arrangements and digital technologies. Driving simulators and demonstrations linked to modern driving school systems are also expected to feature on the programme, introducing participants to emerging approaches to driver training.
According to the Vice President of the organising committee Mr Assako Achille, the importance of building partnerships and creating opportunities for businesses to identify solutions to common challenges. He added that through conferences, exhibitions and professional exchanges, Cameroon Auto Expo 2026 is expected to contribute to discussions on the future of mobility in Cameroon, while promoting innovation, investment and improved access to transport solutions.

By Gina ESONG