Upcoming
Our Inaugural Event
🎉 Launch Event · Save the Date
Israel–Francophone Africa:
Building Bridges
Networking Breakfast & Launch Conference of the Israel–Francophone Africa Business Forum
Hosted by Israel Discount Bank
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Date
Thursday
July 9, 2026
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Time
09:00 AM
to 12:30 PM
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Location
Israel Discount Bank
Headquarters, Rishon LeTsion
About This Event
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Israel–Francophone Africa Business Forum — a landmark event bringing together business leaders, investors, and government representatives from Israel and Francophone African countries for a morning of networking, dialogue, and opportunity.
Hosted at the prestigious Discount Campus in Rishon LeTsion, the event features keynote addresses, expert panels, country briefings by embassy representatives, and round-table meetings with African diplomatic delegations.
📋 Full Programme
Time
Session
09:00 – 10:00
☕ Arrival & Networking Breakfast
10:00 – 10:10
🎤 Opening Remarks
Hila Eran-Zik, Head of Business Division, Israel Discount Bank
10:10 – 10:20
🌐 Presentation of the Israel–Francophone Africa Business Forum
10:20 – 10:40
🏛️ Israel–Francophone Africa Relations: State Overview
Presented by a representative of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10:40 – 11:00
🌍 Country Spotlights
Briefings by representatives of Francophone African embassies
11:00 – 11:30
💼 Doing Business in Francophone Africa
Panel discussion with Israeli and African business leaders sharing first-hand experience
11:30 – 12:00
☕ Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:30
🤝 Round Tables with African Diplomatic Delegations
Small-group conversations with diplomatic representatives from African nations
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Free parking available at the Harishonim car park, 1000-A complex.
Organized in partnership with
Registration
Register for the Event
Complete the form below to register for the July 9 Networking Breakfast & Launch Conference. Seats are limited.