Under the patronage of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the Swiss-African Business Circle (SABC) is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of its flagship event, taking place on June 13, 2025. To kick off the event, the International Trade Centre (ITC) will host the SABD25 Welcome Cocktail on June 12 at 5:30pm at its headquarters — a great chance for participants to connect informally ahead of the main event.

This year, the keynote sessions and panel in the morning will on the theme Leading the way: the role of national private sector organizations in fostering an enabling business environment on the African continent. Following the keynotes, sectoral and thematic Breakout Sessions will focus on Agribusiness, Healthcare, Infrastructure, TVET, and Financing and Investing in Africa’s Commodity Value Chains.

Every year, the event brings together CEOs, Executives, investors and African diplomat as well as Swiss Government officials. This year, we expect more than 350 participants representing a variety of sectors from more than 30 countries, in Geneva. 

Conducted entirely in English, the event warmly welcomes members of CCIG at a specially discounted partner rate.

For a detailed program overview, registration (available for members of partner organizations), and additional information, please visit: https://sabc.ch/africa-business-day 

Reduced participation fee for SECA Members (450.- instead of 580.- CHF)