AFRICA Day
An exceptional day dedicated to Africa and to students and recent graduates from top universities. 
overview
A unique format, influential figures, Welcome to AFRICA Day.
“AFRICA Day is a flagship initiative of the French-African Foundation, co-organized with Sciences Po and the Axian Group. This benchmark event, now held annually, celebrates African excellence and the shared achievements between Africa and France. It provides a unique platform to bring together the leading African and French leaders with youth from international school campuses in France.
The second edition of AFRICA Day took place on October 4, 2025, and brought together over 4,000 participants and 102 speakers across more than 30 conferences and roundtables, with a new addition: 1 Talent Fair to connect recruiters and talent. This unique moment marked the beginning of a strong commitment to highlight talent, innovative ideas, and ongoing transformations across the African continent.”
The second edition of AFRICA Day took place on October 4, 2025, and brought together over 4,000 participants and 102 speakers across more than 30 conferences and roundtables, with a new addition: 1 Talent Fair to connect recruiters and talent. This unique moment marked the beginning of a strong commitment to highlight talent, innovative ideas, and ongoing transformations across the African continent.”
COMMITMENT
4000
Participants
during this edition
PROGRAM
100
high-level
speakers
FORMATS
37
conferences
and roundtables
20
partners
1
Talent Fair
Objectives
Inspire the younger generation: offer a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from inspiring leaders.
Celebrate African excellence: showcase the achievements of African and French leaders to students.
Strengthen French-African partnerships: foster tangible collaborations between decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and young talent.
Highlight career opportunities in Africa: enable young talents to envision professional futures on the continent.
Speakers and Partners 2025
The inspiring success, des exceptional paths
Africa is a cradle of talent, innovation, and remarkable stories shaping the world of today and tomorrow. Through AFRICA Day, we celebrate the women and men who, with determination, boldness, and vision, push boundaries and open new horizons.
Whether they are entrepreneurs revolutionizing their sectors, researchers expanding the frontiers of knowledge, leaders committed to societal transformation, or artists raising the profile of African culture, their journeys are a source of inspiration for an entire generation
AFRICA Day shines a spotlight on these exceptional successes and creates a unique space for exchange where experiences, ambitions, and achievements meet. Together, let us celebrate these extraordinary paths that are redefining Africa’s future and strengthening ties between the continent and France
Whether they are entrepreneurs revolutionizing their sectors, researchers expanding the frontiers of knowledge, leaders committed to societal transformation, or artists raising the profile of African culture, their journeys are a source of inspiration for an entire generation
AFRICA Day shines a spotlight on these exceptional successes and creates a unique space for exchange where experiences, ambitions, and achievements meet. Together, let us celebrate these extraordinary paths that are redefining Africa’s future and strengthening ties between the continent and France
Fally Ipupa
Internationally renowned artist and philanthropist
Hicham El Habti
President of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Nicolas Dufourcq
CEO of Bpifrance
Gagan Gupta
Founder and CEO of Arise IIP
Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani
President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
2025 EDITION
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