Event agenda

Registration

Video Presentation: Where to invest in Africa

Opening & Welcome Remarks

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

Integration as Strategy: Positioning Africa in a Changing Global Economy

Inspirational Speech

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

Coffee 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

Austria's Africa Agenda: From Policy to Market Impact

Africa is increasingly becoming a strategic priority for European economic engagement — but how can Austria move from policy ambition to tangible market impact?

Lunch Break

Leapfrog Africa: 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

Unlocking Infrastructure Opportunities 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?

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.

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!

Can European Companies Still Win in Africa?

Africa continues to offer significant growth opportunities, but increased competition from global players, growing local content requirements, geopolitical shifts, and changing financing structures are reshaping how business is done across the continent.

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.

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.

From Source to Global Markets: Nearshoring and Value Creation in Africa

Africa is increasingly positioning itself as a key production and sourcing hub in global value chains — but how can companies scale operations locally and build local value creation while ensuring access to international markets?

No Blueprint: Austrian Success Stories in Africa

This session showcases real-world success stories of Austrian companies active in African markets, highlighting practical experience from traditional export and international business activities.

Finance and De-Risking Instruments for Your Africa Business

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

Business Networking with Drinks