The European Business Council for Africa

18 February 2026 9:00 – 13:00

Rue haute - Hoogstraat 147, 1000 Brussels

 

Enabel, together with CBL ACP, is pleased to invite SMEs and larger companies to a round table exploring how to turn the EU’s Global Gateway strategy into real business opportunities.

This session, “Global Gateway: from Vision to Concrete Opportunities in West Africa”, will:

  • Clarify how the Global Gateway works in practice for private sector actors, including along the strategic corridors in West Africa.
  • Present concrete project opportunities, including current calls for proposals and other operational instruments, and explain how to submit proposals, build consortia, and access financing.
  • Gather company needs and project ideas to support follow-up actions, matchmaking, and tailored assistance.

The event will also introduce the upcoming EU Regional Business Forum in Abidjan (30 March – 1 April 2026), aimed at promoting projects and financing solutions for maritime, rail, and road transport, as well as industrial equipment and logistics investments in West Africa. On the occasion of the Forum, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) offers to organise B2B meetings for participating companies in the aforementioned sectors.

Co-organised with CBL ACP and supported by FIT – Flanders Investment & Trade, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX), and hub.brussels, this is your chance to gain insights and prepare for tangible business opportunities.

Seats are limited, so registration is subject to approval. 

Find more information and registration here