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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

 

 

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