Canadian delegation to Africa CEO Forum 2025
Date: May 12 to May 13, 2025
Venue: Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Target Audience: Companies with annual sales of at least $20 million, with activities in Africa or a strong interest in the continent.
Sector: Agriculture and processed foods, Financial and insurance services, Fish and seafood, Industrial machinery, Information and communications technologies, Infrastructure, Mining, Ocean technologies, Oil and gas, Professional services, Transportation
Event description
Africa CEO Forum is the continent's leading annual event dedicated to the private sector, attracting over 2,000 business leaders, investors, political decision-makers and international influencers. Organized by Groupe Jeune Afrique in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the forum aims to stimulate economic growth and sustainable development in Africa by promoting dialogue between the public and private sectors. It covers key topics such as:
- Leadership
- Digital transformation
- Regional economic integration
- Innovative financing strategies
On this occasion, the Embassy of Canada to Côte d'Ivoire plans to organize business-to-business meetings, a networking reception and is exploring a potential round table to showcase Canadian expertise within the main program of Africa CEO Forum. These events are designed to give Canadian companies the opportunity to seize business opportunities in Africa, expand their global networks, and promote their expertise.
Register to attend
- Register now to participate in the Africa CEO Forum.
- Register now to join the Canadian delegation and gain access to its customized programming.
Why your organization should participate
- Compare your product/service with international competitors
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Participate in networking events
- Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
- Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Business-to-business meetings
- Export Café (individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets)
- Networking event
- Seminar
Michel Lacourcière (abdjn-td@international.gc.ca), Counsellor and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to Côte d'Ivoire, can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.
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