AFRICA EUROPE FORUM
Virtual Conference
17-18 May 2021
Information
Africa has the potential to become the largest growth region in the world. With a growing middle class, a young population and many investment projects, it offers diverse opportunities for European companies in Africa. The conference series, AFRICA EUROPE FORUM, a platform to promote dialogue between the economic partners of both continents, will continue as an important meeting point for entrepreneurs, top managers of leading entrepreneurs, SMEs, banks, financial institutions and decision makers.
This year, the Forum will bring together opinion leaders in African-European economic relations virtually.
Leading representatives from industry, finance, trade, and academia, will discuss current issues in economic relations and development.
We will discuss with experts and officials the following topics:
Details
Date | Time
17 May | 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm (CET)
18 May | 9.00 am – 1.00 pm (CET)
Conference language
English
Participation
Virtual Conference – Free of charge
Recording Live stream
DAY 1: Recording Live stream – please click here
DAY 2: Recording Live stream – please click here
Program
AGENDA
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COVID PERSPECTIVE AFRICA – FROM IMPACT TO OPPORTUNITIES
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DIGITALIZATION IN AFRICA
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HEALTH IN AFRICA – ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES ON THE GROUND
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EXPERIENCES WITH THE GERMAN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION – NETWORKS AND KNOW HOW IN PANDEMIC TIMES
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ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN´S POWER SUPPLY
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THE NEXT BIG THING BETWEEN GERMANY AND AFRICA – HYDROGEN?
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EDUCATION & TRAINING IN AFRICA – IMPACT FOR INDUSTRY AND THE ECONOMY
Ministers and Speakers
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H.E. Kane, Ousmane Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Mauritania -
H.E. Müller, Dr. Gerd Federal Minister, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Berlin
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Abass, Jihan CEO & Founder, Lami Technologies, Inc., Nairobi
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Adie, Karen Director, Merchant Services, TradeDepot Inc, Lagos
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Ayeni, Wale Acting Manager Disruptive Technologies and Venture Capital Investments, IFC, Washington, D.C.
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Ayoub, Mona Head of Vocational Education and Training Department German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Cairo
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Azaiz, Karim BSFD Programm, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), Senegal
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Bakayoko, Viviane Country Manager, Citibank Cote D’Ivoire & Global Subsidiary Group Head West & Central Africa, Abidjan
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Bareiß, Thomas Bundesbeauftragter Mittelstand, Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär, Berlin
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Bowyer, Nina Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Paris LLP, Paris
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Bührer, Dr. Carsten Head of Technology, PNE AG
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Castle, Evelyn Executive Director & Co-Founder, eHealth Africa
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Dudnik, Nina Director of Policy and Transaction Development, MilliporeSigma, Greater Boston
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Dust, Dr. Gerhard Managing Director PolyCare Research Technology GmbH & Co. KG, Suhl
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Fausi, Najjar Director Southern Africa, Germany Trade & Invest, Johannesburg
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Fülster, Karsten Managing Director, Polaris Consulting & Invest GmbH, Frankfurt am Main
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Gajria, Nitin Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Google, Johannesburg
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Geipert, Dr. Susanne Business Scout for Development am Hessischen Industrie- und Handelskammertag IHK Gießen-Friedberg im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit (BMZ)
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Große, Prof. Heinz-Walter Vorsitzender der Subsahara-Afrika Initiative der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SAFRI)
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Herzog, Timon Grips Energy, Senegal
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Imani, Dr. Nader Executive Vice President Global Education, Festo Didactic Recruitment of professionals
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Kannengießer, Christoph CEO, Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft e.V.
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Kessler, Thomas Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
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Kraft-Schäfer, Diana Coordination, IHK Cluster Business Scouts for Development (BSFD) Programm, GIZ, Eschborn
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Ledic, Mario Director Governmental Affairs, ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH
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Liebing, Prof. Dr. Stefan Chairman, Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft, e.V. Hamburg
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Lindfeld, Dr. Christian Partner, Africa Advisors
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Lohmüller, Prof. Bertram Professor for Innovation Management & Leadership, Steinbeis-University Berlin, Berlin
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Maleki, Dr. Nader CEO & Chairman Maleki Corporate Group - President International Bankers Forum, Frankfurt am Main
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Molde, Maren Strategic Partnership Technology in Africa (SPTA), GIZ
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Munuve, Moses BSfD Programme/ GIZ, Kenya
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Ngechu, Mary LINE PLAST GROUP and Board Director EABC
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Osei, Eric Managing Director, Head of West and Central Africa, Sysmex West and Central Africa Ltd
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Pfandl, Christina BSFD Programm, Namibia, GIZ, Eschborn
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Pimenta, Sergio Vice President, Middle East and Africa, IFC, Washington, D.C.
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Schroth, Daniel Acting Director Renewable Energies, African Development Bank, Abidjan
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Schrum, Peter Chairman, Sunfarming GmbH, Alensys AG
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Schwiderowski, Heiko Leiter des Referats Subsahara-Afrika, DIHK | Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag
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Shasha, Barton Business Development Manager Afrika, ib Vogt GmbH, Berlin
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Sleegers, Rebecca Press spokesperson, Africa Green Tec, Senegal
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Sule, Suleman Field Intelligence, General Manager and Director, Pharmaceutical Services, Nigeria
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Van Bilsen, Jan Country Manager, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, IFC, World Bank Group, Frankfurt am Main
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Wenzel, Andreas Managing Director, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Marokko, Casablanca
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Zeufack, Albert G. Chief Economist for Africa, The World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Partners and Sponsors
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