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Business Forum

The Business Forum

The Business Forum provides a wide range of business opportunities. Inspiring guests with exciting visions of African business front-runners

Update your African business strategy:

Learn about the latest economic and business trends and leverage them for the growth of your business in Africa.

Network with important business executives and ranking government officials:

The Forum is a unique platform to meet and have discussions with key decision makers of Japan and African countries both in business and politics. Visiting the Forum would maximize opportunities for your business and expand your network.

Discover and experience outstanding Japanese products:

Exceptional Japanese companies from big corporations to SMEs, will be participating. It is the best opportunity to discover the perspectives of Japanese industry.

15:00 - 15:03

Welcoming remarks

15:03 - 15:18

Speechs by President of Tunisia, PM of Japan and President of Senegal

15:18 - 15:20

Photo session

15:20 - 16:00

MoU ceremony

16:00 - 17:55

Remarks from honored guests : Tunisian, Japanese and African business federations

17:55 - 18:20

Closing remarks

09:00 - 09:05

Opening remarks

09:05 - 10:35

Thematic session 1 : transform Africa through innovation

10:35 - 10:50

Break

10:50 - 12:20

Thematic session 2 : Africa’s green growth opportunity

12:20 - 13:45

Break

13:45 - 15:00

Panel discussion : Forging a better future, forging stronger partnerships

15:00 - 15:15

Break

15:15 - 16:45

Thematic session 3 : Industrialization and economic diversification in Africa

16:45 - 17:00

Break

17:00 - 18:30

Thematic session 4 : Sustainable finance in Africa

18:30 - 18:35

Closing remarks