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
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.
Panel 1 : The SME Continental Pact : A game changer for Economic Growth and Job creation.
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
