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Under the High Patronage of
      Mr Emmanuel MACRON
       President of the French Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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> Minister for Economy, Finance and Industrial Sovereignty, FRENCH REPUBLIC
Nicolas FORISSIER,<\/strong> Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, FRENCH REPUBLIC
Louis MARGUERITTE,<\/strong> Chief Executive Officer, BUSINESS FRANCE
Christophe LECOURTIER,<\/strong> Chief Executive Officer, FRENCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9.30 : Africa: Continent of Endless Opportunities (Official Panel)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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H.E.M. Ahmed ROSTOM<\/strong>, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, EGYPT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H.E.M. Adama COULIBALY<\/strong>, Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, C\u00d4TE D\u2019IVOIRE
Sandra KASSAB,<\/strong> Director, Africa Department, FRENCH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Pascal LOROT,<\/strong> Economist, President, INSTITUT CHOISEUL
Papa Amadou SARR,<\/strong> Managing Director, PORTEO <\/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 : Keynote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joseph-Olivier BILEY,<\/strong> Co-founder, JOOL INTERNATIONAL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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Hon. Frank TUMWEBAZE,<\/strong> Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
Fiona MACHARIA,<\/strong> Co-founder & Social Impact, Sustainability & Purpose Manager, KIASILI FARM
Rym MAKHLOUFI<\/strong>, Managing Director Europe & Deputy CEO, CHO GROUP
Speaker to be confirmed<\/strong>, PROPARCO
Yaya SALL, <\/strong>Head of Agricultural Division, YELLITAARE<\/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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11.05 : Cybersecurity, Governance and Modernisation: Addressing 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, SOGET
Simon MINKOWSKI,<\/strong> Director for Anti-piracy – Africa, CANAL +
Samia BENDALI-AMOR,<\/strong> IT & Network Services Director, SOFRECOM
J\u00e9r\u00f4me LE GROGNEC, <\/strong>CEO & Strategic Director, HODI <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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11.50 : 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
Dhouha GAAYA,<\/strong> Chief Operating & Healthcare Development Officer, MSH INTERNATIONAL
Marchal BALOU,<\/strong> General Manager, CELIUM GROUP<\/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 : Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00c9l\u00e9onore CAROIT<\/strong>, Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, FRENCH REPUBLIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Winston REID,<\/strong> Co-founder & CEO, ALVIN TECHNOLOGIES
Jean LOBE LOBE,<\/strong> Founder & CEO, WASPITO
Winny DANIEL,<\/strong> Founder & President, MUZIKIN DISTRIBUTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

14.00 : Afternoon Opening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sophie SIDOS-VICAT<\/strong>, President, THE CONSEILLERS DU COMMERCE EXT\u00c9RIEUR DE LA FRANCE (CCEs)
Etienne GIROS<\/strong>, President, CIAN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

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Paul TASONG,<\/strong> Minister Delegate in charge of Planning at Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development, CAMEROON
Adeline GABILLAUD<\/strong>, Director of the Africa Regional Office, CMA CGM
Houda BELGHITH,<\/strong> Regional Director of Business Development for Africa & Middle East, 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\n\n\n

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

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Louise Pierrette MVONO<\/strong>, Minister of Planning and Foresight, GABON
Rachel PUNGU LUAMBA<\/strong>, CEO, ANAPI
Gauthier BOURLARD<\/strong>, Head of Partnerships, BANQUE AFRICAINE DE D\u00c9VELOPPEMENT
Abdelmalek ALAOUI,<\/strong> CEO & Founder, GUEPARD GROUP
Fran\u00e7ois KOUELI,<\/strong> West Africa Development & Projects Manager, GLOBAL MIND CONSULTING
Christian GOMINA PAMALI,<\/strong> Director, AKOUNI BUSINESS, INVESTIR A BANGUI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Patrice F\u00c9RUS<\/strong>, Journalist, TV5 MONDE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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Joseph MUTUGU, <\/strong>CEO, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD, KENYA
Dr. Jean Albert MANIGOMBA,<\/strong> CEO, REGIDESO
Habib N’KONOU<\/strong>, Co-founder, DR SETT
Eloi GRANBOULAN, <\/strong>Business Development Director, SUEZ INTERNATIONAL
Hassan ABDALLAH,<\/strong> CEO, ALTIUS HOLDING<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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16h20 : Keynote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Kade CAMARA,<\/strong> Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Attractiveness and International Outreach, GUINEA DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Mariama TOURE GUEYE<\/strong>, CEO, VISIBLE
Joseph-Olivier BILEY<\/strong>, Founder, L\u2019ANCRAGE SASSANDRA
Sind\u00e9 CHEKETE,<\/strong> CEO, BENIN TOURISME<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Ambre DELCROIX<\/strong>, Journalist and Public Relations Consultant<\/p>\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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Fabrice DEROUET,<\/strong> <\/strong>Director of Strategy, Brands and Engagement, GROUPE HOLDER | PAUL
Aristote MONGA,<\/strong> Sales Director, ARISGROS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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17.35 : Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Hosted by MansA<\/strong> – La Maison des Mondes Africains<\/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 : Participant welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.00 : 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\n\n\n

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9.10 : Keynote: \u201cAfrican Talent, Africa\u2019s Future: From Potential to Opportunities\u201d<\/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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9.15 : Africa\u2019s Talent Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mehdi EL-KESRI,<\/strong> CEO, UM6P GLOBAL HUBS
Jean-Louis KOUO<\/strong>, Managing Director, ESTUDIAL
Mari\u00e8me-Sav SOW<\/strong>, Vice President for Africa Engagement and Advocacy, TOTALENERGIES
Johanne BRUFFAERTS,<\/strong> General Manager, EPITECH AFRIQUE
Paul MORINIERE,<\/strong> COO & Country Director (Congo), IECD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Fatimata WANE<\/strong>, Journalist and Presenter<\/p>\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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Jimmy KODO,<\/strong> Lawyer, Former Technical Advisor to the President of the CCJA, ORGANIZATION FOR THE HARMONIZATION OF BUSINESS LAW IN AFRICA (OHADA)
Zakaria ALBAROUNI, <\/strong>General Manager, ALBARAKA INSURANCE
Aur\u00e9lie CHAZAI,<\/strong> Managing Partner, CHAZAI WAMBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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10.35 : Keynote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Samuel Gyamfi,<\/strong> Esq.CEO, Ghana GOLDBOD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10.40 : 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
In\u00e8s MUNGAZI<\/strong>, Founder, TIPTECH ENERGIE
Guillaume NIARFEIX,<\/strong> Managing Director for West Africa, SPIE
Speaker to be confirmed<\/strong>, BPIFRANCE
Speaker to be confirmed<\/strong>, MASEN<\/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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11.25 : Sports Business as a Catalyst for Growth and Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) J.K. Tuwei,<\/strong> President & Vice President, KENYA ATHLETICS, WORLD ATHLETICS
Abel KIRUI,<\/strong> Two-time world marathon champion and Olympic silver medalist, KENYA
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\n\n\n

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12.10 : 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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13.30 : Boosting Entrepreneurship through Access to Finance for African SMEs<\/strong>  <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kaouthar MEHREZ,<\/strong> Managing Partner, GALITE PARTNERS
David FOFANA,<\/strong> CEO, MAYELIA PARTICIPATIONS
Speaker to be confirmed,<\/strong> BPIFRANCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by: Isabelle AIMONETTI<\/strong>, President, French Foreign Trade Advisor, African
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14.15 : 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
Moustapha Sy NDIAYE,<\/strong> Founder, MARAZ ORIGINS
Denise MANE THIAW,<\/strong> Co-founder and Creative Director, SAYANA
Rosine NZIETCHUENG<\/strong>, Coordinator of the \u201cLoxo\u201d Project, Technical Adviser to the Executive Management, 3FPT, MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING, SENEGAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Charles M. HINGA,<\/strong> Principal Secretary, STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, REPUBLIC OF KENYA
J\u00e9r\u00e9my BARLA<\/strong>, Architect, Managing Partner, BARLABARLA ARCHITECTES
Moussa DIOP,<\/strong> Managing Director, DELEGATION GENERALE A LA PROMOTION DES POLES URBAINS DE DIAMNADIO ET DU LAC ROSE
Madi MADI-HALIDI,<\/strong> Director, TERRE & EAU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Sergio TATI<\/strong>, Co-founder & CEO, ANDA
Speaker to be confirmed,<\/strong> SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Papa Amadou SARR,<\/strong> Former Minister in the Senegalese government, CEO, PORTEO
Speaker to be confirmed,<\/strong> RATP DEV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Salif TRAORE dit A\u2019SALFO,<\/strong> President, FONDATION MAGIC SYSTEM & PDG, GAOU PRODUCTION
Claudy SIAR<\/strong>, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Benin, REPUBLIC OF BENIN
Malick KEBE<\/strong>, CEO, FONDS DE DEVELOPPEMENT DES ARTS ET DE LA CULTURE EN GUINEE
Jean-Michel BONARD, <\/strong>Director for Music Business, TRACE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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Marc CAGNARD<\/strong>, Managing Director of Subsaharan Africa, BUSINESS France
Philippe GARCIA<\/strong>, Managing Director of Northern Africa, BUSINESS FRANCE<\/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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