Brussels: Business Diplomacy Conference and New Year Celebration
Date: January 24, 2025
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Brussels
About the Event
The Business Diplomacy Conference and New Year Celebration is a prestigious event that will bring together over 50 high-level figures, including ambassadors, investors, and business leaders, to highlight opportunities for collaboration between diplomacy, business, and investment, with a particular focus on Africa. This event will showcase Credassur’s successful partnerships with international, European, and African institutions. The goal is to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties to support growth in Africa and encourage international investment.
Main Themes Covered
- Africa as a Global Investment Hub
The event will highlight Africa’s immense potential to become a leading center for innovation and investment. - Partnerships Between Diplomacy, Business, and Investment
How the diplomatic and business sectors can work together to stimulate growth and international cooperation, with concrete initiatives such as the launch of the African Academy of International Diplomacy (AIDA). - Emerging Opportunities in Africa
Discussions will focus on current investment trends, high-potential markets, and diplomatic efforts aimed at creating an environment conducive to investment and innovation.
Detailed Agenda
Opening Remarks
The opening speech will emphasize the event’s key objectives, highlighting the importance of Africa in global trade and the need for strong partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Launch of the African Academy of International Diplomacy (AIDA)
A key moment to celebrate the establishment of this new institution dedicated to training the next generation of diplomats and leaders in Africa. The program aims to enhance diplomatic capacity and build a network of influence for African leaders.
Presentation of Credassur’s Recent Initiatives in Washington
A detailed presentation showcasing Credassur’s recent initiatives, highlighting emerging opportunities for Africa and the projects that have attracted international investment.
Ambassadors’ Collaboration Ceremony
A special event to honor ambassadors as mentors on the diplomatic platform, fostering international cooperation and global economic development.
Distinguished Organizations and Presentations
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A branch of the World Bank Group focused on promoting foreign direct investment in Africa. MIGA will present its efforts to reduce investment risks and support the financing of large-scale infrastructure projects on the continent. - African Union (AU)
The AU will discuss its Agenda 2063 initiative, which aims to transform Africa into a global power. The opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will also be explored. - International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF)
This organization will highlight business and diplomatic opportunities within Francophone countries, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. - Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)
The OACPS will present its sustainable development initiatives, climate resilience efforts, and trade opportunities connecting Africa with the Caribbean and Pacific regions. - Cyphr Ventures
Based in Singapore, Cyphr Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in high-growth African startups in key sectors such as fintech, agriculture, and renewable energy. - China: A Major Trade Partner for Africa
China will discuss its investment projects in Africa, particularly in infrastructure, technology, and mining.
Event Goals
- Strengthening Partnerships: Celebrate successful collaborations between international institutions and businesses.
- Exploring Investment Opportunities in Africa: Provide practical insights into new investment trends and emerging markets.
- Fostering Global Cooperation: Emphasize the importance of diplomatic engagement and international relations in supporting economic growth in Africa.
This event will be a key moment for those seeking to understand current economic dynamics, explore investment opportunities in Africa, and build strategic partnerships on the continent.
Organizer
Credassur Group is an entity with several branches:
- Credassur Consulting Firm
- Provides technical support to financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, microfinance institutions), private and public enterprises, and SMEs since 2017.
- Credassur NordSud Non-Profit Organization
- Facilitates Belgian-African collaboration and partnership between Northern and Southern companies.
- Includes the Credassur Foundation, which supports Congolese entrepreneurs, SMEs, SMIs, and startups.
- Credassur Connect Platform
- Connects Northern and Southern companies and organizes a series of economic forums in Belgium, the DR Congo, and partner countries.
- Credassur Foundation
- Provides support for young entrepreneurs and women towards empowerment.
- Includes a professional training center with 49 technical and traditional fields, and an academy for financial institutions, private and public enterprises, and SMEs.
Missions:
- Facilitating North-South partnerships.
- Supporting the development of the insurance sector in the DR Congo.
- Assisting African financial institutions in improving operational processes.
- Supporting youth and women entrepreneurship in Belgium and the DR Congo.
- Assisting in the recruitment of banking, insurance, and microfinance institution profiles in Africa.
