THE AFRICA SME CONTINENTAL PACT
The Strategic Conclave

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THE AFRICA SME CONTINENTAL PACT
The Strategic Conclave

Host

Partners

THE AFRICA SME CONTINENTAL PACT
The Strategic Conclave

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Why participate

Africa deserves
champions and you are one.

The 10th edition of the Africa SME Champions Forum marks a historic milestone in its mission to transform African SMEs into engines of sustainable growth.

 

Over the past decade, the forum has fostered dialogue, partnerships, and financing for SMEs while advocating for supportive public policies.

 

This edition aims to consolidate its role as the continent's premier platform for SME development, launching a Continental Pact (2025-2035) to mobilize governments, investors, and institutions in building Africa's next industrial champions.

The 10th edition of the Africa SME Champions Forum marks a historic milestone in its mission to transform African SMEs into engines of sustainable growth.

 

Over the past decade, the forum has fostered dialogue, partnerships, and financing for SMEs while advocating for supportive public policies.

 

This edition aims to consolidate its role as the continent's premier platform for SME development, launching a Continental Pact (2025-2035) to mobilize governments, investors, and institutions in building Africa's next industrial champions.

What to expect this edition

A 2-day conference

Two intense days of strategic reflections, inspiring panels and presentations on the challenges and opportunities facing African SMEs.

High-level meetings

Meet decision-makers, investors, funders, and potential partners. The forum provides an environment conducive to skilled networking and the creation of concrete collaborations.

B2B & deal-making sessions

Take advantage of a tailor-made agenda to present your projects, discuss with financial institutions and access financing and support opportunities tailored to your profile.

Entrepreneurial Africa

Discover the trends, success stories, and role models that are redefining entrepreneurship on the continent. Leave with a clear vision, valuable contacts, and renewed motivation.

Our Community

Sidi Ould Tah

President BADEA

Serge EKUE

President BOAD

Jean Louis BILLON

CEO Groupe SIFCA

Jean-Luc Bedie

Founder and Partner Hudson

Aissatou Le Blond

CEO & Founder – M&A Ventures

Amath Pathé Sene

Managing Director – Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF)

Fabrice Sawegnon

President – VOODOO Group

Maryse Mbonyumutwa

CEO & Founder – Pink Asantii

Oramah Benedict

President – African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK)

Vanessa Adande

Managing Partner – Ellipsis

Menzies Darlene

CEO - Finfind

Awona Guy-Martial

CEO Orabank, Président FAPBEF-UEMOA

Media from previous editions

Event Program

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration & Networking Coffee

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

A Strategic Framework to Transform SMEs for the Next Era of Growth.

9:00 – 16:30

LE JOUR 2 SERA CONSACRÉ AUX MASTER CLASS, DEALS ROOMS ET VISITES DE SITES BUSINESS

Our Past Editions

Dakar

2014

Nairobi

2015

Abidjan

2016

Kigali

2017

Johannesburg

2018

Johannesburg

2019

Kampala

2022

Lomé

2023

Dakar

2014

Nairobi

2015

Abidjan

2016

Kigali

2017

Joanesburg

2018

Joanesburg

2019

Kampala

2022

Lomé

2023

Dakar

2014

Nairobi

2015

Abidjan

2016

Kigali

2017

Johannesburg

2018

Johannesburg

2019

Kampala

2022

Lomé

2023

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