A unique experience
Cultivate your network with authenticity, strategically position your career, or effectively grow your business for a successful return to Africa!
The concept
The concept
The Entourage Afterwork on the theme “Ambition Africa: Network, Career & Business” is an exclusive evening designed for executives, entrepreneurs, and diaspora talents planning a strategic return to the continent.
An intimate and interactive format: 32 participants, 4 discussion circles, 4 experts, and strategic, human, and unfiltered conversations. A rare opportunity to confront your ambitions with experienced voices.
Leave with best practices and expert advice to effectively activate your networks, boost your professional trajectory, or energize your entrepreneurial projects on the continent.
More than just an event, it is a human-scale experience where every interaction counts.
Why attend the Afterwork?
- Access top experts live: Treat yourself to high-quality, face-to-face exchanges with leading figures who are often difficult to reach, and accelerate your ambitions in Africa.
- Access a high-quality network: Build authentic connections with professionals reflecting on their return to or establishment in Africa, and create lasting relationships.
- Access a refined venue: Take part in an exclusive experience in a unique Paris location, accompanied by a cocktail dinner to enrich your discussions.
They’ve tried the concept and they loved it!
Linda Fandin 🇨🇮
“Enriching conversations in a magical setting with high-quality professionals and experts. I especially enjoyed the table discussions with the experts.”
Jules Aho 🇧🇯
“The discussions were very engaging and interactive. I appreciated Marjorie Saint Lot’s openness and the quality of her answers on the various topics we covered. We had time to explore several questions in depth.”
Alix Millogo 🇨🇮
“The experience was truly enriching thanks to the quality of the speakers and the exchanges. It was a wonderful evening in a beautiful venue. My favorite moment was sharing experiences at the table with the experts — it was a privileged and inspiring time.”
René Paul Digbeu 🇧🇯
“The highlight for me was the experts’ career presentations and the sharing moments during dinner with Régis Facia and other professionals. It was an excellent networking opportunity between professionals and experts — high quality all around.”
These experts were there to talk with you.
Useful information
Where and when?
On the sidelines of VivaTech, the Entourage Afterwork will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Bedford Hotel, a four-star venue located at 17, rue de l’Arcade, 75008 Paris. A chic and intimate setting in the heart of Paris, it provides the perfect environment to network, get inspired, and elevate your ambitions.
Number of participants
To ensure the quality of interactions and offer an enriching experience, participation is limited to 20 professionals, gathered around 4 experts for meaningful, small-group discussions.
Tarif
The fee of €150 or 100,000 FCFA includes a cocktail dinner and three hours of intimate exchanges with top-tier experts, as well as enriching discussions with all attending professionals.
