The World Ptx Summit: The Hydrogen Crossroad
Date: 22-24 June 2022
Marrakech, Morocco
The World PtX Summit is organized in a joint effort between the Moroccan Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) and the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), aiming towards the creation of a regional platform, dedicated to Green Hydrogen and its applications within the whole “Power-To-X” (PtX) economy.
This platform will trigger high-level discussions and partnerships for a new clean energy era, enabled by the Green Hydrogen opportunities.
Therefore, the World Power-to-X Summit will be a must-attend event for policy-makers, industry leaders, research experts and global innovators to discuss PtX in depth in a variety of high-level panels and sessions.
Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development
Date: 21-22 June 2022
Hybrid, Cairo, Egypt
Africa in an Era of Cascading Risks and Climate Vulnerability: Pathways for a Peaceful, Resilient, and Sustainable Continent
Africa’s potential is both unmatched and untapped. Today, the continent is home to at least half of the fastest growing economies of the world. It is rich in resources and is riding a wave of urbanization, industrialization and economic diversification. Its importance in the global economy is expected only to rise, both as a market and as an engine of global growth. Moreover, the continent is the youngest region of the world. By 2030, one in every five people in the world will live in Africa.
GTR East Africa 2022
Date: 21-22 June 2022
Nairobi
For over a decade, GTR East Africa has brought together leading commodity producers and traders, manufacturers, trade finance specialists, risk management experts, and trade tech innovators, providing unrivalled insight on this exciting region.
Invest in Africa with Digital Assets - East Africa Spotlight
Date: 12-18 July
Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya
EAST AFRICA Spotlight will explore means to accelerate Africa's Economic Recovery through Digital Assets and Sustainable Sources of Finance.
About this event
Following on from our successful kick-off summit and the first ever Africa CBDC Week in the world that was held in February 2022 bringing over 55 speakers and over 5000 virtual engagements from over 50 countries. Join us next in Part 2 Hybrid East Africa Spotlight as we discover Investing in Africa and Accelerating Africa's Economic Recovery through :
Conférence mode, textile et accessoires durables
Date: 24 June 2022, 17:00-21:00 (CEST)
Société d'Encouragement pour l'Industrie Nationale, Paris
Retrouvez la troisième et dernière conférence organisée par la Commission Internationale de la Société d'Encouragement, afin de donner des pistes de réflexion aux entrepreneurs qui vont concourir au Prix Franco-Fil 2022 sur la thématique : Mode, textile et accessoires durables.
UE - CEDEAO Business Forum : Transformation des économies d’Afrique de l’ouest à travers un partenariat renforcé avec les secteur privé européen
Date: 16-17 June 2022
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
La CGECI organise, avec le soutient de l’Union Européenne, un forum dont l’objectif est d’accroître le potentiel d’attractivité de la Côte d’Ivoire pour les investisseurs privés et stimuler les échanges commerciaux entre les pays de la CEDEAO et l’Union Européenne.
Organisé au Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire à Abidjan, cette rencontre compte réunir de nombreux acteurs institutionnels engagés dans le développement de l’Afrique, et surtout plus de 150 entreprises de l’Union Européenne et de la CEDEAO. Elle se veut un cadre de création de conditions pour le renforcement de partenariat d’affaires entre les secteurs privés ouest-africain et européens de toutes tailles, en vue du développement des chaines de valeur locales à fort potentiel de transformation économique.
MEA Energy Week 2022
Date: 27-29 June 2022
Online
The Middle East & Africa Energy Week brings together top-level thought leaders and decision makers to drive forward the sustainability and decarbonization agenda for society. Within this 3-day virtual conference taking place from June 27-29, ministers, CEOs, and industry leaders will examine key trends, challenges and opportunities to solve one of the most pressing issues of our time. Join the conversation to make tomorrow different today.
The CFA franc zone: Economic development and the post-COVID recovery
Date: 14 June 2022, 09:30-11:00 (EDT)
Online
The CFA franc zone, which encompasses 14 countries in francophone West and Central Africa bonded by French colonial heritage and common currency, is falling behind most developing countries in terms of per capita growth, private sector competitiveness, governance, human development, and poverty reduction. Such challenges have been exacerbated by recent increased external shocks such as COVID-19, climate change, and internal demographic pressures. Geopolitical conflicts, especially in the Sahel and Central Africa, have also accelerated in recent years.
Africa Business Day 2022
Date: 30 June 2022, 08:30-16:35 (CEST)
Baden, Switzerland
The annual platform for business between Switzerland and Africa.
This year’s theme is ‘Next generation business in African markets‘. Urbanization, population growth, technology development and climate change are just a few megatrends influencing the way businesses define their global business strategies. Global demographic trends will be dominated by population growth on the African continent. Africa’s population will make up 25% of the world’s population by 2050, an increase from 17% today. Sub-Saharan Africa alone is projected to be a main contributor to global population growth with 52% of added people originating from the region between 2019-2050.
6th Annual Private Capital in East Africa Conference
Date: 16 June 2022, 08:00-18:00 (GMT+3)
Nairobi
The EAVCA Annual Private Capital in East Africa conference is the largest in person gathering of investment professionals and supporting industries in East Africa, with the audience drawn from the region and beyond. The convening provides an opportunity for the attendees to interact with local LPs, business and industry experts and learn first hand of the developments shaping investment flows into East Africa.