An unprecedented networking experience for african decision-makers

Network differently by joining a rare circle of influence designed to accelerate your most ambitious projects.

The concept

The concept

The Entourage x Golden Business Impact VIP Dinner is an exclusive experience bringing together high-level personalities from the worlds of business, entrepreneurship, and politics across Africa alongside ambitious professionals, all around one table.

Why attend the Entourage Dinner?

  • Access top decision-makers : Engage face-to-face with influential executives, investors, and leaders who are often difficult to reach through traditional networking formats.
  • Build a high-value network : Connect with professionals distinguished by their level of excellence, ambition, and ability to create concrete opportunities in business, career growth, and partnerships.
  • Enjoy a premium experience : Experience a gourmet dinner in an exclusive venue designed to foster elegant and impactful conversations.

They’ve tried the concept and they loved it!

These experts are waiting to talk with you.

With more than 25 years of experience leading banking subsidiaries in Cameroon, Benin, and Togo, Daniel Touré, current CEO of AFG Bank Côte d’Ivoire, will share his strategic vision for leading major financial institutions and structuring innovative financing solutions tailored to West and Central African markets.
Daniel Touré
CEO of AFG Bank Côte d’Ivoire
An expert in industrial processing and a key political figure, Alahassane Diakité will share strategic insights on building high-performing industrial operations, developing resilient agricultural value chains, and driving institutional reforms supporting sustainable industrialization in the cocoa sector.
Alahassane Diakité
Managing Partner of Diakité Cocoa Products & Member of Parliament, CI
A visionary entrepreneur and international real estate investment expert, Pathé Dialo will share the keys to succeeding in African real estate projects, structuring high-yield investments, and navigating the premium pan-African real estate market.
Pathé Dialo
Founder & CEO of Ilios Groupe
A leading engineer and prominent figure in Côte d’Ivoire’s industrial transformation, Abdoul Soukpafolo Koné will share his expertise in structuring competitive production units, managing large-scale energy projects such as Tongon Solar, and building sustainable industrial ecosystems that create local value.
Abdoul Soukpafolo
Chairman of TADA Group & CMPC
A rising figure in Africa’s agro-industrial sector, Cynthia Niamoutie leads CILAGRI-CAJOU, one of Côte d’Ivoire’s leading cashew processing companies. Passionate about operational excellence and the value creation of African raw materials, Cynthia will share key insights on building high-performing industrial businesses, developing competitive local value chains, and combining economic growth, innovation, and large-scale social impact.
General Manager of CILAGRI-CAJOU
With more than 25 years of experience leading banking subsidiaries in Cameroon, Benin, and Togo, Daniel Touré, current CEO of AFG Bank Côte d’Ivoire, will share his strategic vision for leading major financial institutions and structuring innovative financing solutions tailored to West and Central African markets.
Daniel Touré
CEO of AFG Bank Côte d’Ivoire
An expert in industrial processing and a key political figure, Alahassane Diakité will share strategic insights on building high-performing industrial operations, developing resilient agricultural value chains, and driving institutional reforms supporting sustainable industrialization in the cocoa sector.
Alahassane Diakité
Managing Partner of Diakité Cocoa Products & Member of Parliament, CI
A visionary entrepreneur and international real estate investment expert, Pathé Dialo will share the keys to succeeding in African real estate projects, structuring high-yield investments, and navigating the premium pan-African real estate market.
Pathé Dialo
Founder & CEO of Ilios Groupe

Useful information

Where and when?

The Entourage x GBI Dinner will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Abidjan, alongside the 7th edition of the Global Business Impact (GBI) Forum.

This exceptional evening will be hosted at “La Gourmandise” restaurant at Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, offering a privileged setting for strategic conversations.

Number of participants

To preserve the quality of interactions and ensure a truly enriching experience, participation is limited to 25 professionals, with 1 VIP and 5 professionals per table.

Tarif

120,000 FCFA or €180. This includes a gourmet cocktail dinner, 3 hours of intimate discussions with top-tier VIP personalities and a premium networking experience with all attending professionals. The price also includes complimentary access to attend the Global Business Impact (GBI) Forum 2026.

15% discount for ENTOURAGE+ members and the GBI community.

Reserve your seat now and join a unique circle of influence!