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Agenda
Day 1 - 05 October 2023
8:45 AM TO 9:45 AM
OPENING CEREMONY
- Welcome speech
- Opening remarks
- Signing of agreements
- Launch of the Gervais Koffi DJONDO Foundation
for African integration and the emergence of new
Champions after the successes of Ecobank and Asky
09H45 À 10H45 - Panorama 1
THE PRIVATE SECTOR FACING NEW CHALLENGES FOR AFRICA
Public policies, New economic practices, Industrialization, Environment, Financing
10:45 AM TO 11:15 AM
COFFEE BREAK
11:15 AM TO 12:15 AM - Panorama 2
HOW TO MAKE SMES THE LEVER OF AFRICAN GROWTH?
The Best Strategies
14:30 PM TO 15:20 PM - PANEL WOMEN LEADERSHIP
FROM « NANA BENZ » TO THE NEW CHAMPIONS OF AFRICAN GROWTH
Changing the ecosystem to catalyze the development of SMEs led by women.
13:30 PM TO 14:45 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:45 PM TO 14:45 PM - Panorama 4
BANKS AND FINANCING SMEs:
the keys to success!
15H45 PM TO 16H10 PM
COFFEE BREAK
16:10 PM TO 17:30 PM - MASTER CLASSES
ACCELERATE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
• Strategic alliance, Joint-Venture, Franchise…? Find your growth model.
• Good marketing and the use of social networks to establish your brand on the market.
• How to attract and retain talent in your business.
• The art of speaking in public and convincing your partners
11H00 PM TO 16H00
B to B
• How to develop your brand on the market?
• How to attract and retain talent in your company?
• The art of public speaking and convincing your partners.
16:10 PM TO 17:10 PM
HOW TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS?
Session followed by the dedication of Stanislas Zeze's book
17:15 PM TO 17:45 PM
START-UP COMPETITION “5 MIN TO CONVINCE”
Pitch for young entrepreneurs to win the prize
SME Forum Start Up of the Year
20:00 PM
GALA DINNER AFRICA SME AWARDS
Day 2 - 06 October 2023
8:45 AM TO 9:00 AM
WELCOME REMARKS
09:00 AM TO 10:10 AM - Panorama 5
NEW FINANCING MODELS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR SMEs IN AFRICA
Showcasing Business Success Stories
10:00 AM TO 11:00 PM - Panorama 6
GREEN FUNDS
What are the opportunities for SMEs?
10:30 AM TO 11:00 AM
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 AM TO 12:45 PM - Panorama 7
“SILICON AFRICA”
Technologies, Artificial Intelligence to accelerate the growth of SMEs and Start Ups in Africa
13:00 PM TO 14:30 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
14H30 À 15H30 - Panorama 8
TOWARDS THE CREATION OF ECOSYSTEMS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs
14:30 PM TO 16:00 PM - MASTER CLASSES
GET ACCESS TO THE BEST FINANCING
• Finance your business through the capital markets
• Leasing: a way to fund your business
• Getting access to a Private Equity Financing
• How to get a loan from the bank
11:00AM TO 16:00 AM
B to B
16:30 PM TO 17:00 PM
COFFEE BREAK
18:00 PM
CLOSING CONFERENCE