UK-Francophone West and Central Africa Trade and Investment Forum

An incredible 800-plus delegates attended our nine-nation summit and its 12 associated events - over 300 overseas delegates mixing with 500 UK businesses and UK Government attendees with many of you kindly commenting on it being one of the most engaging Africa networking events for several years. 

 Having moved to a venue with a greater capacity still to its 2023 predecessor and over £100mn in signed deals with UKEF, the Excellence in Francophone Markets Awards Ceremony, the nine roundtables, the Kensington Palace Dinner, the Roof Top Reception at Sidara - it really was a packed week for many of you so thank you, once again for having been so generous in donating your time to us.

 The electrifying ministerial opening panels and the long-term private sector commitment to Francophone markets were two of many, many highlights and we're delighted to include here a comprehensive photo gallery which you are free to use.

 With special thanks to our generous host venues of Pinsent Masons, Hogan Lovells, Sidara Group, Kensington Palace and Leonardos.

 We begin our Trade Missions to ten countries in SSA and four Caribbean countries in late January and will be in touch shortly with dates and details - we hope to announce next year's event in one of our member nations too.

 Our sincere thanks to the indefatigable Steve Gray, our many sponsors and supporters below, to UKEF, DBT, FCDO to HM Government, to our high-level visiting delegations, Ambassadors and High Commissioners but most of all our thanks to our many sponsors without whom it would not have been possible to host such an amazing week in London.