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5th German-African Business Summit (GABS), 2 to 4 December 2024

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The GABS is Germany’s premier business event in Africa. Held every two years, it is a pivotal platform that unites leading business and government figures from Germany and Africa. This year, it will take place in Nairobi, Kenya.


Subsahara-Afrika Initiative der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SAFRI), in collaboration with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa (AHK Eastern Africa) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, is organizing the 5th German – African Business Summit (GABS) from 2 to 4 December 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill.

 

The German African Business Summit (GABS) stands as Germany’s signature business event in Africa. Every two years, GABS brings together leading business and government figures from Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa to foster and advance economic ties between Europe’s largest economy and the world’s fastest-growing region. This event will provide a platform for high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and the establishment of sustainable business partnerships.

 

Subsahara-Afrika Initiative der Deutschen Wirtschaft (SAFRI) is the voice of German business to policy-makers in Germany and the Sub-Saharan African region. SAFRI aims to intensify cooperation with Sub-Saharan African countries and foster mutual trade and investment. SAFRI is a joint initiative of leading business federations – the Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft (German - African Business Association), BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., BGA, and DIHK.

 

𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Stay tuned for announcements on our distinguished keynote speakers who will cover critical topics in German-African economic cooperation.

 

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: This summit is ideal for business leaders, policymakers, investors, and stakeholders interested in fostering economic growth and sustainable partnerships between Germany and Africa.

 

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: gabs2024.com

 

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Interested in showcasing your business at GABS? Please feel free to contact us to learn about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.

 

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: You can book a room at the conference hotel via the link provided here: https://gabs2024.com/accommodation/

 

Travel Convenience: Lufthansa is offering discounted flights to GABS 2024 attendees. Please book your flight here: https://gabs2024.com/discounted-flights/

 

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Your safety is our priority. We will implement all necessary health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and productive event.


Join us in Nairobi to explore the immense potential of German-African economic cooperation and drive future growth together.

 

For more details, please contact Sarah Reusche - sarah.reusche@kenya-ahk.co.ke 📧 or Dr. Thando Sililo - sililo.thando@dihk.de 📧

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