Agenda

TABEF 2023 AGENDA

12-13 October 2023 | Istanbul, Türkiye

All sessions will be translated in Turkish, English & French

Day-I (12 October 2023, Thursday)
DAY-II (13 October 2023, Friday)

09.00 – 10.30

Registration

10.00 - 12.30

Ministerial Meeting: “Addressing Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities: Building Stronger Türkiye-Africa Economic Partnerships”

(Closed Session: Ministers Only)

Co-Chaired by H.E. Prof. Dr. Ömer BOLAT, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye and H.E. Amb. Albert M. MUCHANGA, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals

12.45 - 13.15

TABEF Press Conference

Signature Ceremony (Bilateral signatures between the countries)
Announcement of Joint Communiqué (Press Members & Officials Only)
H.E. Amb. Albert M. MUCHANGA, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals
H.E. Prof. Dr. Ömer BOLAT, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye

Concurrent Sessions: Panels / G2B & B2B Meetings / Exhibition

14:30 - 18:45

14.30 - 15.45

Panel-I: Collaboration on Manufacturing and Agro-Industries: “Supply Chain Sustainability”

14.30 - 15.45

G2B-I: Infrastructure Investment Opportunities: “Energy, Telecommunication and Transportation Networks”

16.00 - 17.15

Panel-II: Africa Digital Transformation: “Enhancing Africa Digital Technologies Ecosystem”

16.00 - 17.15

G2B-II: Governance & Food Security “Creating ssustainable food system”

17.30 - 18.45

Panel-III: Health Technology Assessment: “Sustainable Health Sector and New Innovative Opportunities”

17.30 - 18.45

G2B-III: Promotion of Tourism and Digital Marketing Technology: “Tourism and Hospitality Sector”

14:30 - 18:45

B2B Meetings & Exhibition

12.45 - 13.45

Luncheon

14.30 - 15.30

Forum Closing Ceremony

Opening Speeches:

Mr. Nail OLPAK, President of Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEiK)
Dr. Amany ASFOUR, President of the African Business Council

Official Remarks:

H.E. Amb. Albert M. MUCHANGA, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals
H.E. Prof. Dr. Ömer BOLAT, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye
H.E. Azali ASSOUMANI, Term President of the African Union & President of the Union of Comoros
H.E. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN, President of the Republic of Türkiye

15.30 - 15.45

Türkiye-Africa Business Award Ceremony and Family Photo

Concurrent Sessions: Panels / G2B & B2B Meetings / Exhibition

09.00 - 12.30

09.00 - 10.00

Panel-IV: “Türkiye-Africa Women Leadership Dialogue”

10.15 - 11.15

Panel-V: “Türkiye and Opportunities Under the AfCFTA”

11.30 - 12.30

Panel-VI: “Investment & Trade Financing in Africa and Banking Relations with Türkiye”

09.00 - 12.30

Spotlight Presenter: Free Zones & Opportunities

09.00 - 12.30