Organised by the Leaders League - Décideurs Magazine Group, the 6th edition of the Africa Investments Forum & Awards, the business hub on the Africa-EU market, was held on Tuesday 7 February at the Intercontinental Paris LeGrand Hotel.
Throughout the day and during the networking lunch, 500 participants gathered to discover the companies and projects that are shaping the future of Africa and strengthening its influence across the world.
Energy, Infrastructure & City planning, Business development & Opportunities: around 60 experts and leaders met to address the current opportunities and challenges that are moving Africa forward.
This year, we had the honour to welcome on the opening plenary :
Hugues Mbadinga Madiya, Ministre de la Promotion des investissements, des partenariats publics-privés, chargé de l'Amélioration de l'Environnement des Affaires, Gabon.
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Secrétaire d'Etat auprès de la ministre de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères, chargée du Développement de la Francophonie et des Partenariats internationaux, France
Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia.
They referred to the need for a strengthened partnership between Europe and Africa, focused on a sustainable and resilient development.One of the highlights of this edition was the business lunch, during which the prestigious awards ceremony took place.
10 categories were rewarded for their impact and influence on the African and European ecosystem. The list of winners includes: African Personality of the year, Best CEO, growing international companies, African banks, energy companies, start-ups...
LAURÉATS 2023
Découvrez le palmarès des lauréats de la 6ème édition de l'évènement.
Rendez-vous sur le site officiel de ces entreprises pour obtenir plus d'informations sur leurs projets, engagements et actualités.
Meilleur projet Energie |
BAOBAB + Mention spéciale : MOON |
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Meilleur projet Energie Renouvelable |
KEMIT ECOLOGY |
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Meilleur projet Minier |
NEW JAPAN MINING COMPANY (NJMC) |
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Meilleur projet Infrastructure |
Façade Maritime du Champ Triomphal (FMCT) |
Meilleur projet Infrastructure pour la ville durable |
OHEL International |
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Meilleure Entreprise Internationale en croissance en Afrique |
Edenred Mention spéciale : YouScribe |
Meilleur.e PDG Afrcain.e |
Rita Maria Zniber - Diana Holding |
Meilleure Personnalité Africaine |
Secteur public : Gilles Yabi - Wathi Secteur privé : Othman Benjelloun - Bank of Africa |
Meilleure Banque Africaine |
Bank of Africa |
Start-up Africaine la plus innovante |
E-Santé Cameroun |
2023 AWARD WINNERS
Discover the laureates of AIFA's 6th edition.
Check out the websites of these companies to get more information about their projects, commitments and latest news.
Best Energy project |
BAOBAB+ Special mention: MOON |
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Best Renewable Energy project |
KEMIT ECOLOGY |
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Best Mining project |
NEW JAPAN MINING COMPANY (NJMC) |
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Best Infrastructure project |
Façade Maritime du Champ Triomphal (FMCT) |
Best Infrastructure project for sustainable city |
OHEL International |
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Best growing International Company in Africa |
Edenred Special mention: YouScribe |
Best African CEO |
Rita Maria Zniber - Diana Holding |
Best African Personality |
Public sector: Gilles Yabi - Wathi Private sector: Othman Benjelloun - Bank of Africa |
Best Bank in Africa |
Bank of Africa |
Most Innovative African Startup |
E-Santé Cameroun |
THROWBACK TO THE 2021 AWARDS
In 2021 more than 70 companies and experts have been honoured for their project and achievements during the awards ceremony.
The winners of the Golden Trophy in each category have been nominated by an independent jury made up of more than 50 experts and leaders.
DISCOVER THE 2021 LAUREATES |
AWARDS |
LAUREATES |
SPECIAL MENTIONS |
Best Renewable Energy Project | Lekela | |
Best Energy Project | Schneider Electric | |
Best Real Estate Project | Opes Holding | Azalai Hotels |
Best Growing International Company in Africa | GRIT Real Estate Income Group | |
Best African CEO | Mossadeck Bally, Azalai Hotels | Axian |
Best Private Equity Investor | Helios | |
Best Bank in Africa | Bank of Africa |