The European Business Council for Africa

 June 1st 2025 – June 4th 2025

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The CBL-ACP organises a high-level 4-day economic mission to Ethiopia — one of Africa’s most dynamic and promising business destinations.

Ethiopia is opening up like never before. Bold reforms, massive investment in infrastructure, and a booming population of over 120 million are turning the country into a top-tier business hotspot.

🔹 Those who understand the timing, seize the lead.

This mission is your gateway to exclusive B2B opportunitiessector-specific insights, and privileged access to local institutions, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an exporter, investor, or innovator, this is your chance to explore and enter a strategic growth market at the right moment.

 

🌍 Why Ethiopia? Why Now?

📈 One of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, driven by transformative reforms

💰 Currency liberalisation and launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange

🏭 Special Economic Zones offering tax incentives and simplified procedures

🏦 Opening of the banking sector to foreign investment

🚀 Massive infrastructure upgrades (rail, energy, logistics)

🌱 Untapped potential in agriculturemanufacturingdigital techrenewable energyinfrastructures, and tourism

With a population of over 120 million, Ethiopia is a rising hub at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and Asia — don’t miss the momentum. Be there, meet the right people, and understand the rules of the game!

 

🤝 What this Mission offers

✔️ Tailored B2B matchmaking with qualified Ethiopian companies

✔️ High-level networking with public and private decision-makers

✔️ Sectoral seminars: from agribusiness to digital, energy to textiles

✔️ Company & site visits to industrial zones and key infrastructure

✔️ Full logistical support before and during the mission

💡 Whether you’re new to the Ethiopian market or seeking to scale up your presence, this mission delivers on-the-ground intelligencemarket understanding, and real connections.

 

💼 Participation Fee

CBL-ACP Members: €950

Non-Members: €1,100

(Flights, hotels & visa not included – subsidies may be available via FIT, AWEX, or hub.brussels)

 

📅 Preliminary Schedule

🛬 31 May: Departure from Brussels

📍 1–4 June: In-market program

🛫 5 June: Return to Brussels

 

Register here