Event agenda

Registration

Video Presentation: Where to Invest in Africa

Opening & Welcome Remarks

Integration as Strategy: Positioning Africa in a Changing Global Economy

International Keynote

Africa's Industrial Sovereignty: From Raw Material Exporter to Value-Creating Economy

Executive Keynote

Inspirational Speech

Beyond Limits: Leadership Lessons from Africa and the Top of the World

Coffee & Tea Break

Africa's Next Growth Engine: Industry, Enterprise and Global Partnerships

Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic growth regions, driven by industrial expansion, entrepreneurship, and deeper regional integration.

Scaling Against the Odds: A Creative Entrepreneur's Journey

From building one of Africa's leading content production companies to navigating the realities of entrepreneurship in a rapidly evolving market, Eugene Mbugua shares his journey of resilience, innovation and growth.

From Strategy to Market Impact: Africa, Europe and Austria

Africa is becoming increasingly central to Europe’s economic and strategic interests. For Austria, the challenge is to translate this changing geopolitical landscape into concrete opportunities for businesses and stronger economic partnerships.

Lunch Break

North African Economies: Recent Developments and Linkages with the EU and Austria

This policy brief discusses recent macroeconomic developments in the North African economies of Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Sudan.

Delivering Infrastructure in Africa

Africa’s infrastructure demand is growing rapidly — but how can Austrian companies access and develop projects? And how can they benefit from funding and investment initiatives, such as the European Commission’s Global Gateway Strategy?

Gazelles, Disruption and the End of Old Growth Stories

1. Impulse talk: Africa Reframed - New Narratives, New Business Realities 2. Expert chat: Africa Reimagined - Creativity, Tech and the Next Business Frontier Session chair: Andreas Pfleger

No Blueprint: Four Regions. Four Different Success Stories.

There is no single recipe for doing business in Africa. What works in Morocco may fail in Kenya. What opens doors in South Africa may not work in West Africa. Session chair: Philipp Winkler

B2B Meetings with Austrian Commercial Counsellors

Take the opportunity to meet the Austrian Commercial Counsellor for your region of interest during our open time slots for informal exchange. No prior registration is required. First come - first serve!

Market Snapshots

The Austrian Commercial Counsellors | Wirtschaftsdelegierte provide concise briefings on their respective markets, offering an overview of current conditions, key opportunities, and challenges across their regions.

Building Successful and Sustainable Business Through Local Value Creation

Successful business in Africa is built on trusted local partnerships. Companies that invest in local capabilities, collaborate with SMEs and create shared value strengthen supply chains, increase resilience and unlock sustainable growth.

Competing in Africa: Why Partnerships Matter More Than Ever

Competition in Africa is intensifying. International players, stronger local content requirements, evolving financing models and geopolitical shifts are changing how business is won and delivered across the continent. Session chair: Günther Schabhüttl

The Power of Africa: Driving Energy Transition and Connectivity

Africa is at the center of the global energy transition — with vast potential in renewables, green hydrogen, and integrated energy systems that also enable stronger regional connectivity. Panel moderator: Georg Krenn

Finance Your Africa Journey: The Right Instrument at Every Stage

Companies looking to engage in Africa often face one key challenge: how to structure financing and manage risk effectively. This info session provides a compact overview of key finance instruments available for Austrian companies.

From Community to Opportunity: The African Diaspora Shaping Business and Impact in Austria

Austria’s African diaspora plays an increasingly important role in connecting markets, fostering entrepreneurship, and building cultural and economic bridges between Africa and Europe. Session chair: Hannah Acquah

Logistics & Supply Chains: Doing Business Across Africa's Complex Markets

How can companies build resilient supply chains and successfully navigate Africa’s diverse and complex markets in an increasingly geopolitical and operationally challenging environment? Panel moderator: Josef Diermaier

Business Networking with Drinks