Invest In Ethiopia 2025

High Level Business Forum

Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

12 - 13 May, 2025

Ethiopia, the next frontier for Investment - Unlock untapped potential at Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2025. Connect with public, private, and development partners to capitalize on Ethiopia's dynamic growth.
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Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum 2025
Join global leaders and investors at HLBF 2025 — a premier platform for strategic networking, impactful deals, and unlocking Ethiopia’s emerging market potential.
Registered participants will receive exclusive access to the Deal Book, featuring a curated portfolio of 31 investment-ready projects worth over USD 13.38 billion across key sectors including agriculture, mining, finance, transport & logistics, energy, and manufacturing.

EVENT BRIEF

Invest in Ethiopia – HLBF 2025 Ethiopia Rising: Invest in the Future of Africa
As one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Ethiopia is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for investors. With ambitious economic reforms, a large consumer market, and improving ease of doing business, the landscape is primed for strategic investments.
Join us in Addis Ababa on May 12–13, 2025 for an exclusive forum that offers direct access to top policymakers, tailored sector briefings, and high-level networking.

Day 1: Plenary Sessions

TimeActivity
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMRegistration and Welcoming
9:00 AM - 10:15 AMOpening Speeches & Keynote Addresses
10:15 AM - 10:20 AMVideo Presentation
10:20 AM - 11:00 AMUnlocking Ethiopia’s Potential: Policy Reforms and Emerging Investment Opportunities.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMPanel Discussion: The Next Frontier for Investment – Unlocking Untapped Potential
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking Lunch

Day 1: Breakout Sessions

TimeActivity
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sector-Specific Parallel Sessions:
  • MANUFACTURING
  • SERVICE
    Transforming Services: Investing in Ethiopia’s Tourism, Transport, and Logistics Sectors
  • ICT and Other Emerging Sectors
    Powering the Digital Frontier: Investment Opportunities in ICT and Emerging Growth Sectors
  • AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-PROCESSING
    Unlocking Ethiopia’s Agricultural Potential: Investment Opportunities in Agro-Processing and Sustainable Value Chains
4:00 PM - 4:30 PMNetworking Tea Break

Day 2: Plenary Sessions

TimeActivity
9:00 AM - 9:30 AMBrief Recap on the First Day - Key Takeaways and Insights
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMPanel Discussion: Pioneers of Progress: Lessons from Ethiopia’s Trailblazers
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMNetworking Coffee Break

Day 2: Breakout Session

TimeActivity
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sector-Specific Parallel Sessions:
  • MANUFACTRING
    Accelerating Industrial Transformation: Investing in Ethiopia’s Manufacturing Sector and Special Economic Zones
  • SERVICE
  • MINING & ENERGY
  • Public Private Partnership and Joint Investments with Government

Existing investors will share their experiences, challenges, and achievements.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Closing Session:
  • Announced Deals: Signing of Commitments
  • Closing Remarks
4:30 PM - 5:00 PMB2B Matchmaking & Deal-Making Sessions

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