Under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the event is organized by Team France Export (Business France).
It will take place on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025 in Paris, at the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry.
The event aims to bring together French companies, international subsidiaries, and African businesses to exchange on key economic, industrial, and social issues shaping the future of the African continent.
Registration
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Deadline: Friday, 14 November 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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Specific condition: Registrations made after 5 November 2025 will not be guaranteed inclusion in the official event catalogue.
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Target audience:
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French companies and their subsidiaries
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African companies (dedicated pre-registration)
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Provisional Program
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
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08:00: Participant welcome
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09:00: Opening remarks
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09:30: The African economy of tomorrow
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10:20: Innovating to feed: technology and agriculture at the heart of agri-food transformation
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11:10: Transport & logistics: catalysts of regional integration
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12:00: Networking lunch
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13:40: Doing business in Africa: adapting to market diversity
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14:30: Water and waste: towards sustainable resource management in Africa
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15:20: Agri-food market: seizing consumption trends in Africa
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16:05: Culture & tourism: drivers for sustainable territorial development
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16:50: Addressing Africa’s energy challenge: which sustainable solutions?
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17:35: Retail in Africa: the rise of the formal sector
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18:20: Pitch session
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18:35: Closing remarks
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18:40: Networking dinner cocktail
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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09:15: Opening note
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09:30: The revolution of artificial intelligence and digital will be African
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10:20: Training, retaining, attracting: strategies for African talent
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11:10: What healthcare in Africa for the next decade?
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12:00: Networking lunch
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13:30: New strategies for mining expansion in Africa
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14:20: Sport as a driver of growth and inclusion in Africa
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15:10: Mobility and urban planning: which models for Africa’s cities of tomorrow?
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16:00: Beauty products: a major market in Africa
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16:50: Access to finance for African SMEs as a catalyst for entrepreneurship
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16:50: Innovation Awards Ceremony
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18:00: Closing remarks
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18:15: End of the event
Key Themes
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Economic development and market diversity
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Technological innovation and agri-food transformation
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Transport and logistics for regional integration
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Sustainable management of water and waste
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Energy and renewable solutions
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Culture, tourism, and retail
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Artificial intelligence and the digital revolution
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Healthcare and talent development
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Mining and extractive industries
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Sport and social inclusion
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Urban planning and mobility in Africa
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Cosmetics and consumer trends
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SME financing and entrepreneurship
Practical Information
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Dates: Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025
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Venue: Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry – Paris
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Organizer: Team France Export (Business France)
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Registration deadline: Friday, 14 November 2025, at 6:00 PM
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Official catalogue: registration before 5 November 2025 recommended
Organizer
Team France Export is a system that brings together the Regions, State services, Business France, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Bpifrance. Its objective is to provide French companies with coordinated support to develop their activities internationally.
The system relies on around 250 regional advisors who offer solutions tailored to the needs and capacities of exporting companies. It combines public and private tools to facilitate access to foreign markets and accelerate international growth.
Financial and insurance partners play a complementary role by offering financing solutions, credit insurance, and risk management tools for international transactions, thereby strengthening the security and competitiveness of companies in global markets.
