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BUSINESS CONFERENCE

7-8 May 2025
Skylight Hotel, Addis-Ababa

The Business Conference on Trade for Women Entrepreneurs offers a dynamic platform for women to thrive in the global marketplace.

Participants will gain insights into emerging trade tendencies and innovative business approaches, connect with industry experts, government officials, and key decision-makers, fostering valuable networking opportunities.

Expert speakers will share best practices, firsthand experiences, and highlight potential financial grants and support programs available to women-owned businesses. This conference empowers women entrepreneurs to expand their businesses, navigate international trade, and access vital resources for growth and success.

Insights & Innovation

Gain valuable insights into emerging trade tendencies and innovative business approaches to stay ahead in the global marketplace.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry experts, government officials, and key decision-makers to build valuable business relationships.

Expert Knowledge

Learn from experienced speakers sharing best practices and firsthand experiences in international trade.

Financial Support

Discover potential financial grants and support programs available to women-owned businesses.

THEME OF THE EVENT

"A Thriving COMESA advancing Gender Responsive Regional Integration for Unlocking Green Investments, Value Chains, Tourism and Mining in the AfCFTA"

DAY 1: 7th May 2025

Theme 1

Enhancing participation of women and youth entrepreneurs in the Africa continental FTA: harnessing COMESA, EAC, SADC FTA for inclusive growth

Theme 2

Strategic institutional synergies for Regional and Continental trade Integration: empowering women and youth entrepreneurs

Theme 3

Enhancing access to sustainable finance for Women/Youth entrepreneurs

DAY 2: 8th May 2025

Theme 4

Increasing investments for youth entrepreneurs structuring growth and success

Theme 5

Promoting access to digital trade platforms and solutions to integrate women and youth into the digital economy

Theme 6

Engendering sustainable investment in tourism and mining: pathways to profitability

Theme 7

Shaping an inclusive future: engagement of youth entrepreneurs in green and circular economies through sustainable investment