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Under the High Patronage of
      Mr Emmanuel MACRON
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An event organized by Business France, under the aegis of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, as well as the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Registration for French companies
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Registrations are open until November 20th 2026, 6pm.<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you register after November 16th, there is no guarantee that you will be included in the event’s catalog.<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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PROGRAM<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tuesday November 24th, 2026 – Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industry<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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7.30 : Participant Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.00 : Official Opening Speeches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Roland LESCURE, <\/strong>French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial Sovereignty (TBC) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louis MARGUERITTE<\/strong>, CEO, BUSINESS FRANCE
Sophie SIDOS-VICAT<\/strong>, President, THE CONSEILLERS DU COMMERCE EXT\u00c9RIEUR DE LA FRANCE (CCEs)
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9.30 : Africa: Continent of Endless Opportunities (Official Panel)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Fatimata WANE<\/strong>, Journalist and Presenter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10.15 : Agriculture: Producing, Processing and Feeding the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fiona MACHARIA,<\/strong> Co-founder & Social Impact, Sustainability & Purpose Manager, KIASILI FARM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by: Fatimata WANE<\/strong>, Journalist and Presenter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11.00 : Cybersecurity, Governance and Modernisation: Adressing Africa\u2019s Technology Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ines GAM<\/strong>, Global Director of Strategic Alliance and International Affairs, NEOLEDGE
Julien PREVEL,<\/strong> Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, SOCIETE DE GESTION DES TERMINAUX INFORMATIQUES <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by: Christophe DANSETTE<\/strong>, Journalist and Presenter, FRANCE 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11.45 : Healthcare in Africa: Ensuring Access for All, Everywhere ?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Comfort Peace AYIKORU,<\/strong> Medical Doctor, Co-Founder & CEO, BURICARE LIMITED<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by: Elom TOBLE<\/strong>, Journalist, FRANCE 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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12.20 : Innovation Contest Pitch Session<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12.35 : Networking Cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14.00 : Strategic Corridors for Regional Integration<\/strong>  <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adeline GABILLAUD<\/strong>, Director of the Africa Regional Office, CMA CGM
Speaker to be confirmed, <\/strong>AIRBUS
Samia EL ARFAOUI,<\/strong> Managing Director, France, Belgium & Africa, TARGA TELEMATICS
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Hosted by: Arnaud FLEURY<\/strong>, Economic Journalist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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14.45 : Doing Business in Africa: Keys to Success in a Diverse Business Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Demet KORKMAZ<\/strong>, Journalist, TV5 MONDE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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15.30 : Innovation for Water and Waste Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Habib N’KONOU<\/strong>, Co-founder, DR SETT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by: Arnaud FLEURY<\/strong>, Economic Journalist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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16.15 : Destination Africa: Place Branding, Tourism and Investment Attractiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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S\u00e9bastien BAZIN,<\/strong> Chairman & CEO, ACCOR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandy ABENA<\/strong>, Reporter for Africa & Founder, ABENAFRICA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Ambre DELCROIX<\/strong>, Journalist and Public Relations Consultant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17.00 : Retail & Franchising: Winning African consumers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaker to be confirmed,<\/strong> GROUPE HOLDER \/ PAUL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by: Izar HYACINTHE<\/strong>, Founder and Director, AFRETAIL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17.45 : Closing remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18.00 : Networking Dinner Cocktail & Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday November 25th, 2026 – Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industry<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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8.00 : Accueil des participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.10 : Official Opening<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Didier BOULOGNE,<\/strong> Chief Operating Officer, Export Division, BUSINESS FRANCE
Nicolas BONNET, <\/strong>CEO, CCI FRANCE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9.15 : Africa\u2019s Talent Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christiana ONOJA, <\/strong>Co-founder & CEO, SHECODE.AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Fatimata WANE<\/strong>, Journalist and Presenter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10.00 : Business Law and Legal Integration: From Theory to Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anim\u00e9e par : Elom TOBLE<\/strong>, Journalist, FRANCE 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10.45 : Advancing Energy Sovereignty in Africa: What Solutions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mike SANGSTER,<\/strong> President Exploration & Production South Africa, Senior Vice President, Africa, TOTALENERGIES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Arnaud FLEURY<\/strong>, Economic Journalist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11.30 : Sports Business as a Catalyst for Growth and Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sylv\u00e8re-Henry CISSE, <\/strong>APM Expert, Journalist, Author & Trainer, ASSOCIATION PROGRES DU MANAGEMENT
Eric LEPORT, <\/strong>President, ALCOR EQUIPMENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by : Elom TOBLE<\/strong>, Journalist, FRANCE 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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12.20 : Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12.30 : Networking Cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14.00 : Boosting Entrepreneurship through Access to Finance for African SMEs<\/strong>  <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Demet KORKMAZ<\/strong>, Journalist, TV5 Monde<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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14.45 : Luxury, Fashion & Beauty: Building World Class Value Chains<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Violet AMOABENG,<\/strong> Founder & CEO, SKIN GOURMET LIMITED<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Ambre DELCROIX<\/strong>, Journalist and Public Relations Consultant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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15.30 : (Re)Thinking the African Cities of Tomorrow<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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J\u00e9r\u00e9my BARLA<\/strong>, Architect, Managing Partner, BARLABARLA ARCHITECTES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Arnaud FLEURY<\/strong>, Economic Journalist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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16.15 : Cultural and Creative Industries: Driving Africa\u2019s Growth and Global Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claudy SIAR<\/strong>, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Benin, REPUBLIC OF BENIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by: Fatimata WANE<\/strong>, Journalist and Presenter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17.00 : Closing Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17.15 : End of the Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This programme is provided for information purposes only and is subject to change.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FEES & REGISTRATIONS<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Registration will remain open until Friday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m.<\/strong>
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