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Dates: <\/mark>June 5-6, 2025
Location: <\/mark>H\u00f4tel de R\u00e9gion, Lyon, France<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rencontres Africa 2025<\/strong> will take place in Lyon, at the H\u00f4tel de R\u00e9gion Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/strong>, on June 5-6, 2025. This 13th edition of the event aims to promote exchanges and cooperation between economic and institutional actors from French-speaking African regions and France. Participants will have the opportunity to develop partnerships, share experiences, and discuss development projects in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Rencontres Africa<\/strong> aims to foster interactions between economic stakeholders<\/strong>, policy makers<\/strong>, and businesses<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Exchanging<\/strong> with authorities, donors, investors, and businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Meeting<\/strong> potential clients and partners through tailored B2B meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Understanding the needs<\/strong> of African stakeholders, with representatives from 20 African countries attending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A Dual Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Alongside the Rencontres Africa<\/strong>, the International Association of Francophone Regions (AIRF)<\/strong> will hold its General Assembly<\/strong> and an economic focus session. More than 100 decision-makers and local elected officials will share their needs and engage in sectorial networking meetings with businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key Sectors for the 2025 Edition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Rencontres Africa Lyon 2025<\/strong> will focus on the following sectors, crucial for economic development and cooperation between regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Agro-industry and agriculture<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Water and sanitation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Energy and energy transition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Digitalization and technologies<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tourism and mobility<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Logistics and infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Financing and investments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Why Participate in Rencontres Africa Lyon 2025?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      1. Meet Key Players<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      The event will bring together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • 20 African countries<\/strong>, represented by entrepreneurs, local authorities, and international financial institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 300 African entrepreneurs<\/strong>, looking for partnerships and investment opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 150 decision-makers from African local governments<\/strong>, bringing specific projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 800 French business leaders<\/strong>, seeking to expand their activities in Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        2. Tailored B2B Meetings<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Businesses will have the opportunity to participate in personalized B2B meetings<\/strong>, organized based on each participant’s specific needs. The process will take place in two stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Preparation of a brief<\/strong>, detailing objectives and expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Rencontres Africa team will then arrange meetings with relevant counterparts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          3. Exhibition and Networking Area<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Participants will have access to several exhibition spaces<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • A dedicated space<\/strong> for companies with scheduled meetings or professional badges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • An Atrium<\/strong> open to all participants, offering a space for informal networking and expanding professional contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            4. Partnerships and Visibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            Partners<\/strong> of Rencontres Africa will benefit from visibility<\/strong>, both online and on-site, through various communication channels. They will also have the chance to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Participate in plenary sessions<\/strong> to share their expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Associate their brand with the event’s media coverage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Organize private events<\/strong> within the Rencontres Africa framework, tailored to their specific goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Practical Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Dates:<\/strong> June 5-6, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Location:<\/strong> H\u00f4tel de R\u00e9gion, 1 Place de la R\u00e9gion, Lyon, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Access:<\/strong> The event is reserved for professionals and registered members, with dedicated spaces for B2B meetings and exhibition stands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Why Lyon?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Lyon is a strategic location for this event due to its geographical position and its major economic role in Europe. The city is a hub for logistics<\/strong>, industry<\/strong>, digital technologies<\/strong>, and innovation<\/strong>, making it an ideal setting for exchanges between French and African stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                The Rencontres Africa Lyon 2025<\/strong> is a key event for businesses and institutions looking to establish partnerships with Africa. Through conferences, B2B meetings, and cooperation projects, the event will contribute to strengthening economic ties between France and Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":480665,"template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"event_listing_category":[],"event_listing_type":[],"class_list":["post-480664","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"\nLyon: Rencontres Africa Lyon 2025 - Financial Afrik<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/event\/lyon-rencontres-africa-lyon-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lyon: Rencontres Africa Lyon 2025\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dates: June 5-6, 2025Location: H\u00f4tel de R\u00e9gion, Lyon, France The Rencontres Africa 2025 will take place in Lyon, at the H\u00f4tel de R\u00e9gion Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, on June 5-6, 2025. 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