Organized from 17 to 19 December 2025, the upcoming edition will highlight concrete African achievements and foster the co-construction of actionable roadmaps around five priority areas: collective health, agriculture and food sovereignty, African cities of the future, governance and economic diplomacy, cultural and sports industries, and urbanization and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Ifrane, Morocco \u2014 December 2, 2025<\/strong> \u2014 Ifrane Forum, the African Summit on Trade and Investment, announces the holding of its 8th edition from 17 to 19 December 2025 under the theme \u201cAfrica Forward \u2013 Highlighting Progress and Co-Building the Future.\u201d<\/strong> Conceived as a strategic retreat for reflection, this edition will gather a select circle of public- and private-sector decision-makers, business leaders, experts, and institutional actors to collectively examine the levers of sustainable and coordinated African growth.<\/p>\n \u201cI remain convinced that Africa lacks neither talent nor vision \u2014 it simply needs bold platforms to unleash its full potential. Gatherings like Ifrane Forum are essential to strengthening an Africa that invests in itself, trusts its entrepreneurs, and builds its own solutions in support of shared economic sovereignty,\u201d<\/em> The event will cast a spotlight on tangible African success stories and support the development of operational roadmaps structured around five priorities: collective health, agriculture and food sovereignty, future African cities, governance and economic diplomacy, cultural and sports industries, urbanization, and infrastructure.<\/p>\n Taking advantage of the regional dynamic generated by the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco<\/strong>, Ifrane Forum will also serve as a platform for influence and visibility, bridging economics, culture, and sport through inclusive, high-impact initiatives.<\/p>\n This edition further strengthens its scientific dimension thanks to a strategic partnership with Forvis Mazars<\/strong>, whose expertise will bring rigorous analytical frameworks and help translate the Forum\u2019s conclusions into high-value, actionable recommendations.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Africa Forward\u2019 translates our conviction that the continent\u2019s future lies in the ability of Africans to unite their strengths, share their experiences, and build fair and sustainable partnerships. Through Ifrane Forum, our ambition is to consolidate a community of public- and private-sector leaders committed to shaping a sovereign, innovative Africa confident in its own solutions. It is with this spirit that we position Morocco at the heart of new cooperation dynamics \u2014 as a bridge between continents and a catalyst for shared prosperity,\u201d<\/em> Ifrane Forum 2025 is therefore a strategic milestone for Morocco, reinforcing its role as a continental hub for economic dialogue and South-South cooperation. Aligned with the country\u2019s national priorities in energy transition, food sovereignty, and economic inclusion, the Forum amplifies Morocco\u2019s economic and diplomatic reach while positioning the Kingdom as a space of influence and innovation dedicated to the sustainable development of the continent.<\/p>\n\n
said Dr. Khady Evelyne Denise Ndiaye<\/strong>, Director of the Private Sector Department at the WAEMU Commission and speaker at Ifrane Forum 2025.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
emphasized Khadija Idrissi Janati<\/strong>, President of Ifrane Forum.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n