Monday, 19 October 2026 | 11:00 - 11:30
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.
This executive dialogue convenes leading voices from policy, business, and industry to explore Africa’s role as a future growth engine for global markets. The conversation will focus on industrial development, private sector expansion, and cross-border trade, as well as the importance of strategic partnerships between African and European companies to accelerate investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.
3 speakers
Board Chairman, Safaricom Ethiopia; Board Member & Strategic Advisor, Akobo Minerals
Safaricom Ethiopia
CEO
Pharma 5
Director Private Sector Engagement & Communications- Office of the Secretary-General
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat