​Returning to Africa : Challenges in Developing Businesses & Investments

​​🚀 Organized by the African Luxembourg Community (ALC) and Repat Africa, this event brings together professionals and entrepreneurs interested in returning in Africa or just discovering business and investment opportunities in the African markets.

​​🎙️ Program:

​​18:00 - 18:50 — Opening doors

​​18:50 - 19:00 — Opening Speech by Burrel NGATCHA, Founder & President at African Luxembourg Community (ALC) + A special guest!

​​19:00 - 19:50 — Panel Session

​​19:50 - 20:00 — Q&A Session

​​20:00 - 20:05 — Closing Speech by Kara Diaby, Founder & CEO at Repat Africa

​​20:05 - 22:00 — Networking Cocktail

​🌍 The panel “Returning to Africa: Challenges in Developing Businesses and Investments” will explore the realities faced by entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who choose to return and build on the continent. Panelists will share firsthand experiences on navigating regulatory environments, accessing finance, building local partnerships, and overcoming structural and market-specific challenges. The discussion will offer practical insights into what it truly takes to launch and scale ventures across diverse African markets.

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​“𝐼𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑖𝑡’𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒.”

​Nelson Mandela

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​💫 Returning talent and diaspora investors play a crucial role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable economic growth across Africa. However, unlocking these opportunities requires addressing key barriers such as access to capital, infrastructure gaps, policy complexity, and ecosystem fragmentation.

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​💡 Participants will gain practical insights, hear authentic returnee experiences, and engage with professionals across entrepreneurship, investment, and policy. The session will provide valuable perspectives on navigating challenges, leveraging networks, and turning ambition into sustainable impact across African markets.

​NB: tickets are not reimbursable

​This policy ensures fair access to limited spots and allows us to confirm attendance accurately. It also helps cover upfront costs such as venue booking, logistics, and event preparation, which are committed in advance. By keeping tickets non-reimbursable, we can maintain the quality of the event and avoid last-minute cancellations impacting other participants.