🌍 Connecting Two Worlds

Building Bridges Between
Israel & Francophone Africa

The premier business forum fostering trade, investment, and lasting partnerships between Israeli and French-speaking African entrepreneurs, businesses, and governments.

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21
Francophone African Countries
1
Inaugural Event – July 2026
Business Opportunities
2
Continents, One Vision

A Bridge Built on Shared Opportunity

Israel's innovation ecosystem meets the dynamic growth of Francophone Africa — creating fertile ground for business and investment.

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Business Matchmaking

Direct connections between Israeli companies and Francophone African businesses across key sectors including tech, agri, health, and infrastructure.

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Investment Facilitation

Structured pathways for bilateral investment, with guidance from government bodies, financial institutions, and export agencies.

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Events & Conferences

Regular forums, networking breakfasts, and delegations bringing decision-makers and entrepreneurs face to face.

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Knowledge & Insights

Research, reports, and expertise on market entry, regulations, and bilateral trade frameworks.

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Government Relations

Engagement with Israeli and African government officials to create an enabling policy environment for trade.

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Diaspora Network

Leveraging the vibrant French-speaking diaspora in Israel and Israeli communities in Africa as bridges for commerce.

Our Inaugural Launch Conference

Join us for a landmark morning of networking, panels, and business connections.

🎉 Save the Date — July 9, 2026

Israel–Francophone Africa:
Building Bridges

Networking Breakfast & Launch Conference of the Israel–Francophone Africa Business Forum — hosted by Israel Discount Bank.

Opening by Hila Eran-Zik, Head of Business Division
Israel–Africa Relations briefing by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Business panel: Doing Business in Francophone Africa
Round tables with African diplomatic delegations
Date
Thursday
July 9, 2026
Time
09:00 – 12:30
Location
Discount Campus
1 Discount St., Rishon LeTsion
🅿️ Free parking available
Seats are limited — register your interest early.
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Backed by Leading Institutions

The forum is supported by Israel's leading financial and international cooperation bodies.

Israel Discount Bank

Israel Discount Bank

Lead Host & Banking Partner

Israel-Africa Relations Institute

Israel–Africa Relations Institute

Strategic Partner

Israel Export Institute

Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute

Trade Facilitation Partner


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Ready to Build a Connection?

Whether you're an Israeli company looking to expand into Africa, or an African business seeking Israeli partnerships — we're here to help.

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