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  • THE PROGRAM
  • 04 June 2025
  • 05 June 2025
  • 06 June 2025
  • Roundtable - 1st day
  • Roundtable - 2nd day
  • Roundtable - 3rd day
  • FEES

THE ATLANTIC BUSINESS FORUM
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THE RECIPIENTS
Young entrepreneurs interested in setting up their own e-commerce business, travel and tourism agencies; managers of companies with physical shops who want to set up specialised online sales departments, e-commerce assistant managers, young graduates interested in developing a career in the e-commerce sector.:

CONCEPTUAL NOTE
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Conceptual note
According to Nasdaq, trends point to more than 90% of purchases being made through e-commerce by 2040. This unavoidable reality allows entrepreneurs to develop export activities, strengthen positions in international markets and scale their businesses. In 2021, around 3.8 billion people, approximately half of the world's population, made purchases of goods or services online. That same year, online retail sales amounted to $4.5 trillion worldwide. This reality reflects a profound change in consumer buying habits, with e-commerce gaining a position in sales compared to traditional commerce. The forecast is that by 2025, 4.9 billion online shoppers will be reached, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 7% between 2021 and 2025.

In 2023, there were around 5.4 billion internet users worldwide, corresponding to a penetration rate of 67.9%. In that year, the African continent, with a population of 1.4 billion, had 602 million internet users, corresponding to a penetration rate of 43.2%, compared to 4.5 million users in 2000. In 2023, Europe had 747 million internet users in that same year, corresponding to a penetration rate of 89.2%.:

Global e-commerce revenues in Africa reached around $21.4 trillion in 2021 and are expected to reach around $46.1 trillion in 2025. The opportunities the digital economy offers are estimated to contribute more than $750 trillion to the African continent's annual GDP.:

The accelerated digitalization of social relations between citizens, the profound changes in modern society's consumption habits, and the rapid expansion of logistics operations for collecting and distributing parcels have placed the e-commerce sector at the forefront of international trade. In this new context, the winning companies will be those that can respond quickly to these citizens' new habits.

The development of technology, the growing preference of citizens for online shopping, the speed of delivery of products - same day express, the advantages of dematerialization and disintermediation in processes, the cost factor and flexibility, make logistics operators assume in the context of e-commerce a preponderant role in the functioning of internal and external commerce.

According to the International Telecommunication Union, UIT, Cabo Verde went from a modest number of Internet users in 2000, about 1.8% of the population, to a penetration rate of 62.3% in 2021. Aware of the potential and strategic economic value of e-commerce, its small domestic market, its condition as an island country and its population in the Diaspora, which totals more than twice the resident population, Cape Verde has integrated the main regional economic blocs and adopted a strong, successful commitment to the development of technology and the digitalization of its economy.

Many countries have a significant number of their citizens living outside their national territory, especially in the case of Cabo Verde, which has a tremendous geographical dispersion of its natural market and its strategic geoeconomic positions in different markets of greater relevance (Africa, Europe and the Americas), technology and e-Commerce play a significant role in connecting markets, companies and consumers.

In this context, a Training / Specialization in e-commerce and online business management will take place in Cabo Verde, from March 17 to 25, 2025, in the city of Praia, Santiago Island, aimed at young Entrepreneurs.

After specialization, Entrepreneurs will be able to develop their own businesses and take advantage of the high potential of the markets in which Cape Verde is an integral part, either as a full member or as a party to strategic agreements, namely the market of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, with more than 410 million consumers; the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market, with more than 1.4 billion consumers; the AGOA market, USA, with more than 330 million consumers; and the European Union market (EU/GSP+) with more than 440 million consumers.

Economic operators thus have access to a market with about 2.2 billion consumers. Technology is a faithful ally to bridge borders and position itself, benefiting from permanent monitoring by internationally renowned specialists, operating according to the concept of Virtual Incubator Center.

ADVANTAGES FOR PARTICIPATING
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ADVANTAGES FOR PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

Promoting the respective internal market;
Attracting foreign investment;
Promoting their products and services;
Promoting their scientific and technological potential;
Internationalizing their companies and entrepreneurs;
Promoting the country's image internationally;
Strengthening the integration of the respective economy in the foreign market;
Interacting and sharing experiences in technologies and innovation that are shaping the future.

ADVANTAGES FOR PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

Expanding the range of products and services;
Space for netwarking and business generation;
Promoting their products and services;
Increasing recognition and strengthening the brand;
Positioning itself in new markets;
Interacting with importers and exporters;
Creating business leads;
Interacting with a large number of potential clients on a daily basis;
Interacting with potential financiers on a daily basis.

ADVANTAGES FOR MUNICIPALITIES

Broaden the range of markets for local companies;
Promoting local tourism;
Promoting local products and services;
Increasing recognition and strengthening regional identity;
Attracting foreign investment to the region;
Interacting with potential financial backers on a daily basis.

ADVANTAGES FOR UNIVERSITIES

Strengthening links with the productive sector and the community;
Creating market opportunities for young graduates;
Strengthening cooperation between universities and companies;
Opportunities to transfer technology to companies;
Strengthening ties in international scientific and technological cooperation;
Networking opportunities with external counterpa.

THE REGISTRATION FEES
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THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
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THE REGISTRATION FORM
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REGISTRATION FORM

Promoting the respective internal market;
Attracting foreign investment;
Promoting their products and services;
Promoting their scientific and technological potential;
Internationalizing their companies and entrepreneurs;
Promoting the country's image internationally;
Strengthening the integration of the respective economy in the foreign market;
Interacting and sharing experiences in technologies and innovation that are shaping the future.

FLIGHT BOOKING
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ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER BOOKING
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SANTIAGO ISLAND EXCURSION PACK
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 SANTIAGO ISLAND EXCURSION PACK 
Promoting the respective internal market;
Attracting foreign investment;
Promoting their products and services;
Promoting their scientific and technological potential;
Internationalizing their companies and entrepreneurs;
Promoting the country's image internationally;
Strengthening the integration of the respective economy in the foreign market;
Interacting and sharing experiences in technologies and innovation that are shaping the future.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Wednesday, 04 June 2025

10:00 to 19:30

THE PROGRAM

DAY 01 - 04 June 2025

CHECK-IN AND WELCOME COFFEE

08:00 to 09:30

OPENING CEREMONY OF THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM

His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
The Mayor of Praia
The President of the Cabo Verde Chamber of Tourism

Coffee-Break - 10:30 to 10:45

10:45 - 11:45 CONFERENCE I: THE DIMENSION OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF THE ECONOMY OF CABO VERDE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET - An instrument of geo-economic and geo-strategic positioning of Cape Verde in international markets

Moderator: Cabo Verde
Conference speaker: His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance - Cabo Verde

Coffee-Break 11:45 to 12:00

12:00 - 13:00 CONFERENCE II: THE IMPACT OF THE INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Moderator: Cabo Verde
Conference speaker: French Association for Artificial Intelligence - AFIA

Lunch - 13:00 to 14:30

14:30 - 15:30 CONFERENCE III: THE CYBERSECURITY ECOSYSTEM IN COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS - Improving safety and security using artificial intelligence (AI) tools

Moderator: President of the Technological Park of Cabo Verde
Conference speaker: Guardia Cybersecurity School - France

Coffee Break - 15:30 to 15:45

15:45 - 16:45 CONFERENCE IV: FINANCIAL INNOVATION BASED ON TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT - The role of Fintechs in Business Innovation and Competitiveness on the African Continent

Moderator: Central Bank of Cabo Verde
Conference speaker: European Investment Bank

Coffee Break - 16:45 to 17:00

17:00 - 19:30 PANEL I: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND CYBERSECURITY - The impact on the development and integration of regional economic blocs and the transfer of technology from universities to companies and organizations

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Judite da Encarnação Medina do Nascimento - Former Rector of the University of Cabo Verde
Speaker:
His Excellency the Secretary General of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries - CPLP
Association of African Universities - AAU
Association of European Universities - EUA
Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities - AULP
University of Lisbon
Eduardo Mondlane University - Mozambique
Agostinho Neto University - Angola
Amílcar Cabral University - Guinea Bissau
Technical University of the Atlantic - Cabo Verde

Welcome Dinner - 20:00 to 22:30

Remark: Some of the names mentioned are still in the process of being confirmed

Thursday, 05 June 2025

08:00 to 19:15

THE PROGRAM

DAY 02 - 05 June 2025

CHECK-IN AND WELCOME COFFEE

07:00 to 08:00

08:00 - 10:30 PANEL II: THE DIMENSION OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF THE ECONOMY OF CABO VERDE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET - An instrument of geo-economic and geo-strategic positioning of Cape Verde in international markets

Moderator: Cabo Verde
Speaker:
His Excellency the Secretary of State for the Digital Economy - Cabo Verde
Digital Transformation Strategy Program for Africa
Corporate Council for Africa - United States of America (USA)
Chamber of Commerce of Sotavento
Alliance of Francophone Employers - France
Moroccan Association of E-commerce and Digital Marketing
Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry - FEWACCI

Coffee-Break - 10:30 to 10:45

10:45 - 13:00 PANEL III: THE DIGITAL TRANSITION AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES - Electronic commerce in the promotion of regional integration and the development of trade and tourism in the African Continental Free Trade Area - AfCFTA

Moderator: Cabo Verde
Speaker:
His Excellency the Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy of Cabo Verde
His Excellency the President of the African Union Commission
His Excellency the Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development - OECD
International Finance Corporation - IFC
African Development Bank - AfDB
West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program - ECOWAS

Lunch - 13:00 to 14:30

14:30 - 16:30 PANEL IV: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND CYBERSECURITY IN THE DEFINITION OF NEW BUSINESS MODELS IN COMPANIES - The challenges of security in an open economy and entrepreneurial innovation

Moderator: PROEMPRESA - Cabo Verde
Speaker:
French Cybersecurity Federation
ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon - Portugal
Cabo Verde Telecom
NOSI - Operational Core for the Information Society - Cabo Verde

Lunch - 16:30 to 16:45

16:45 - 19:15 PANEL V: THE ROLE OF E-COMMERCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSOLIDATION OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS - A Potential for the Development of Trade and Tourism: Brazil and African Countries as a Case Study

Moderator: Federation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism - Fecomércio (Brazil)
Speaker:
His Excellency the Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Technology - Senegal
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism of Côte d'Ivoire
His Excellency the Secretary of State for Trade and Services of Angola
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts of Guinea-Bissau
His Excellency the Secretary of State for Tourism and Tourist Infrastructure of Equatorial Guinea
His Excellency the Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) - Brazil
His Excellency the Secretary of State for Digital Economy - Cabo Verde
His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Youth and Sustainable Tourism of São Tomé and Principe

DINNER - 20:00 to 22:30

Remark: Some of the names mentioned are still in the process of being confirmed

Friday, 06 June 2025

08:00 to 19:15

THE PROGRAM

DAY 03 - 06 June 2025

CHECK-IN AND WELCOME COFFEE

07:00 to 08:00

08:00 - 10:00 PANEL VI: THE e-COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TOURISM - The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity on the Development of Tourism and Trade

Moderator: Cabo Verde
Speaker:
UN Tourism: (formerly World Tourism Organization - UNWTO)
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Transport of Cabo Verde
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts of Senegal
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism of Angola
Digital Transformation Agenda for Africa (DTA) - USA
African Development Bank
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Coffee-Break - 10:00 to 10:15

10:15 - 11:15 CONFERENCE V:THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - The Power of Technology and the Power of Citizens' Rights

Moderator: Cabo Verde Telecom
Conference speaker: His Excellency the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Brazil

Coffee-Break - 11:15 to 11:30

11:30 - 12:30 CONFERENCE VI: DIGITAL TRANSITION AND INTERNATIONALIZATION OF CABO VERDE COMPANIES - Business partnerships as an internationalization strategy

Moderator: Director General of Telecommunications and Digital Economy - Cabo Verde
Conference speaker: His Excellency the Minister of Investment Promotion and Entrepreneurial Development and Minister of State Modernization and Public Administration

Lunch - 12:30 to 14:00

14:00 - 16:00 PANEL VII: HOW THE DIGITAL ECONOMY AND E-COMMERCE ARE TRANSFORMING MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES INTO GLOBAL ENTERPRISES - Defining the New Market Frontiers

Moderator: Cabo Verde
Speaker:
His Excellency the Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Technology - Senegal
Digital Government Project of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development
International Finance Corporation - IFC
African Guarantee Fund - AGF

Lunch - 16:00 to 16:15

16:15 - 18:15 PANEL VIII: FINANCING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGIES, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND CYBERSECURITY - The benefits for the development of nations in the new context of the era of digitalization of the economy

Moderator:Association of African Universities - AAU
Speaker:
African Union Development Agency
Digital Government Project of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD
Science and Technology Development Fund - STDF (Egypt)
Science and Technology Foundation - FCT (Portugal)
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Portugal)

Closing Ceremony - 18:30 to 19:15

His Excellency the Prime Minister of Cape Verde
Sotavento Chamber of Commerce

Closing Dinner - 20:00 to 23:00

Remark: Some of the names mentioned are still in the process of being confirmed

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

08:00 to 19:00

THE PROGRAM OF CABO VERDE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

DAY 01 - 04 June 2025

CHECK-IN AND WELCOME COFFEE

07:00 to 08:00

OPENING CEREMONY OF THE CABO VERDE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

His Excellency the Minister of Investment Promotion and Entrepreneurial Development and Minister of State Modernization and Public Administration

Coffee-Break - 08:30 to 08:45

08:45 - 09:30 BUSINESS VISION:

MODERAATOR: CABO VERDE TRADEINVEST
PRESENTATION: EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK

Coffee-Break 11:45 to 12:00

BUSINESS VISION;
During the first forty-five (45) minutes (at the beginning of each period, morning and afternoon) of each day of the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, the session begins with the presentation of a ceremony entitled «Business Vision», to the entrepreneurial community present, of the products, financial services and financing opportunities of one of the most important International Financial Institutions present at the event, particularly aimed at companies present that wish to invest and obtain financing for entrepreneurial partnership projects.

09:45 - 12:30 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

LUNCH 12:30 to 14:00

BUSINESS VISION;
The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable event targets 10 strategic goals and outcomes defined for the 2025 edition, serving as a basis to guide post-event entrepreneurial activities to be developed in target markets by participating companies.

The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable generates benefits of the highest relevance and benefits any business by enabling rapid business creation and constitutes an excellent networking «tool».

Each manager or entrepreneur, via the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, will be able to hold dozens of business meetings in a single day. Each meeting is prepared in advance, which allows for concrete results based on the objectives set.

The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable is thus a space of excellence where companies research and offer products, services, entrepreneurial partnerships, business opportunities and business solutions to companies already established in their markets.

The defined goals help mitigate business risks through the periodic review of risk matrices, the adoption of action plans to respond to business risks, the establishment of performance indicators and the definition of effectiveness tests with an established routine to support companies in strategic decision-making and in the processes of evaluating business opportunities over time.

Participants, when registering, must send their profiles via the following platform: www.booking.caboverdebusinessroundtable.com/

14:00 - 14:45 BUSINESS VISION:

MODERAATOR: CABO VERDE TRADEINVEST
PRESENTATION: AFRICAN GUARANTEE FUND - AGF

Coffee-Break 14:45 to 15:00

BUSINESS VISION;
During the first forty-five (45) minutes (at the beginning of each period, morning and afternoon) of each day of the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, the session begins with the presentation of a ceremony entitled «Business Vision», to the entrepreneurial community present, of the products, financial services and financing opportunities of one of the most important International Financial Institutions present at the event, particularly aimed at companies present that wish to invest and obtain financing for entrepreneurial partnership projects.

15:00 - 19:00 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Welcome Dinner - 20:00 to 22:30

Remark: Some of the names mentioned are still in the process of being confirmed

Thursday, 05 June 2025

08:00 to 19:00

THE PROGRAM OF CABO VERDE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

DAY 02 - 05 June 2025

CHECK-IN AND WELCOME COFFEE

08:00 to 08:30

Coffee-Break - 08:30 to 08:45

08:45 - 09:30 BUSINESS VISION:

MODERAATOR: PRÓ-EMPRESA
PRESENTATION: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION - IFC

Coffee-Break 09:30 to 09:45

BUSINESS VISION;
During the first forty-five (45) minutes (at the beginning of each period, morning and afternoon) of each day of the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, the session begins with the presentation of a ceremony entitled «Business Vision», to the entrepreneurial community present, of the products, financial services and financing opportunities of one of the most important International Financial Institutions present at the event, particularly aimed at companies present that wish to invest and obtain financing for entrepreneurial partnership projects.

09:45 - 12:30 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

LUNCH 12:30 to 14:00

BUSINESS VISION;
The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable event targets 10 strategic goals and outcomes defined for the 2025 edition, serving as a basis to guide post-event entrepreneurial activities to be developed in target markets by participating companies.

The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable generates benefits of the highest relevance and benefits any business by enabling rapid business creation and constitutes an excellent networking «tool».

Each manager or entrepreneur, via the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, will be able to hold dozens of business meetings in a single day. Each meeting is prepared in advance, which allows for concrete results based on the objectives set.

The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable is thus a space of excellence where companies research and offer products, services, entrepreneurial partnerships, business opportunities and business solutions to companies already established in their markets.

The defined goals help mitigate business risks through the periodic review of risk matrices, the adoption of action plans to respond to business risks, the establishment of performance indicators and the definition of effectiveness tests with an established routine to support companies in strategic decision-making and in the processes of evaluating business opportunities over time.

Participants, when registering, must send their profiles via the following platform: www.booking.caboverdebusinessroundtable.com/

14:00 - 14:45 BUSINESS VISION:

MODERAATOR: CABO VERDE TRADEINVEST
PRESENTATION: AFRICAN EXPORT-IMPORT BANK - Afreximbank

Coffee-Break 14:45 to 15:00

BUSINESS VISION;
During the first forty-five (45) minutes (at the beginning of each period, morning and afternoon) of each day of the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, the session begins with the presentation of a ceremony entitled «Business Vision», to the entrepreneurial community present, of the products, financial services and financing opportunities of one of the most important International Financial Institutions present at the event, particularly aimed at companies present that wish to invest and obtain financing for entrepreneurial partnership projects.

15:00 - 19:00 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Welcome Dinner - 20:00 to 22:30

Remark: Some of the names mentioned are still in the process of being confirmed

Friday, 06 June 2025

08:00 to 19:00

THE PROGRAM OF CABO VERDE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

DAY 03 - 06 June 2025

CHECK-IN AND WELCOME COFFEE

08:00 to 08:30

Coffee-Break - 08:30 to 08:45

08:45 - 09:30 BUSINESS VISION:

MODERAATOR: PRÓ-CAPITAL
PRESENTATION: ECOWAS BANK FOR INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Coffee-Break 09:30 to 09:45

BUSINESS VISION;
During the first forty-five (45) minutes (at the beginning of each period, morning and afternoon) of each day of the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, the session begins with the presentation of a ceremony entitled «Business Vision», to the entrepreneurial community present, of the products, financial services and financing opportunities of one of the most important International Financial Institutions present at the event, particularly aimed at companies present that wish to invest and obtain financing for entrepreneurial partnership projects.

09:45 - 12:30 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

LUNCH 12:30 to 14:00

BUSINESS VISION;
The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable event targets 10 strategic goals and outcomes defined for the 2025 edition, serving as a basis to guide post-event entrepreneurial activities to be developed in target markets by participating companies.

The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable generates benefits of the highest relevance and benefits any business by enabling rapid business creation and constitutes an excellent networking «tool».

Each manager or entrepreneur, via the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, will be able to hold dozens of business meetings in a single day. Each meeting is prepared in advance, which allows for concrete results based on the objectives set.

The Cabo Verde Business Roundtable is thus a space of excellence where companies research and offer products, services, entrepreneurial partnerships, business opportunities and business solutions to companies already established in their markets.

The defined goals help mitigate business risks through the periodic review of risk matrices, the adoption of action plans to respond to business risks, the establishment of performance indicators and the definition of effectiveness tests with an established routine to support companies in strategic decision-making and in the processes of evaluating business opportunities over time.

Participants, when registering, must send their profiles via the following platform: www.booking.caboverdebusinessroundtable.com/

14:00 - 14:45 BUSINESS VISION:

MODERAATOR: PRÓ-CAPITAL
PRESENTATION: AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Coffee-Break 14:45 to 15:00

BUSINESS VISION;
During the first forty-five (45) minutes (at the beginning of each period, morning and afternoon) of each day of the Cabo Verde Business Roundtable, the session begins with the presentation of a ceremony entitled «Business Vision», to the entrepreneurial community present, of the products, financial services and financing opportunities of one of the most important International Financial Institutions present at the event, particularly aimed at companies present that wish to invest and obtain financing for entrepreneurial partnership projects.

15:00 - 19:00 BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Closing Dinner - 20:00 to 23:00

Remark: Some of the names mentioned are still in the process of being confirmed

ATLANTIC BUSINESS FORUM REGISTRATION FEES
The era of the digital economy has generated a profound technological revolution, transforming the way in which governments, companies, economic operators and citizens in general interact with each other and with the markets. Digitalization and the digital economy have become a driving force behind growth, economic development and business innovation on a global scale. Trends indicate that by 2040 more than 90% of purchases will be made through e-commerce.

Standart registration fee of the nternational Conference on Application of Basalt Powder in Agriculture includes opening ceremony, welcome reception, access to all events sessions, the Events pack, daily refreshments during coffee breaks as indicated in the program, lunches, gala dinner, printed materials of the Conference, final program, access to the «Integration Round Table and Debates». The participation fees are a package which can not be divided. Fees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadlines. Below fees are in EUR [Including VAT].

Early registration end May 15, 2021. Regular registration end May 31, 2021.

ITEM ATTENDEES FROM ECOWAS SPACE
Early Regular Late
Conference Registration for citizens €112.50 €125.00 €156.25
Conference registration for entities €229.50 €255.00 €318.75
Conference pre-registration for citizens €50.00 €55.00 €62.50
Conference pre-registration for entities €125.00 €137.50 €156.25
ITEM ATTENDEES NOT FROM ECOWAS SPACE
Early Regular Late
Conference Registration for citizens €427.50 €475.00 €593.75
Conference registration for entities €562.50 €625.00 €781.25
Conference pre-registration for citizens €125.00 €137.50 €156.25
Conference pre-registration for entities €157.50 €175.00 €218.75
WORKSHOPS THEMES ATTENDEES FROM ECOWAS SPACE
Early Regular Late
Business Plan Development €140.65 €156.25 €195.35
Impor and Export in Ecowas Space €140.65 €156.25 €195.35
International Partnership Negotiation €140.65 €156.25 €195.35
Project financing procedures in the ECOWAS Space €140.65 €156.25 €195.35
WORKSHOPS THEMES ATTENDEES NOT FROM ECOWAS SPACE
Early Regular Late
Business Plan Development €517.50 €575.00 €718.75
Impor and Export in Ecowas Space €517.50 €575.00 €718.75
International Partnership Negotiation €517.50 €575.00 €718.75
Project financing procedures in the ECOWAS Space €517.50 €575.00 €718.75
ITEM SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Companion 75% of social functions cost
Business Incubation Global Leadership Summit $149 for conference attendees
$249 forconference non-attendees
Welcome Diner
$75
Lunch Guest to Conference and Meals Only $345
Gala Diner $150
Welcome Tour $75

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OF INTERNET USERS IN WORLD
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OF INTERNET USERS IN AFRICA
+80% of population
USER THE INTERNET IN CABO VERDE
+ $4.5 trillion
ONLINE RETAIL SALES

The era of the digital economy has generated a profound technological revolution, transforming the way in which governments, companies, economic operators and citizens in general interact with each other and with the markets. Digitalization and the digital economy have become a driving force behind growth, economic development and business innovation on a global scale. Trends indicate that by 2040 more than 90% of purchases will be made through e-commerce.

»Financial innovation, as it is currently known, began in the 2000s, due to easier access and increasing use of the Internet, allowing Fintechs to develop and present services in line with the growing expectations of businesses and users of banking services, in general. In this context, Fintech, as a technology specialized in banking and financial services, plays an impactful role in the activity of businesses and societies in general, having made it possible to offer the markets numerous solutions such as Digital Banking, the digital wallet, Open Banking or Buy Now financial service, Pay Later.

» Technologies such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and blockchain are currently the major trends in the context of financial innovation. The use of data and AI to analyze, segment and predict the behavior of service users is therefore the basis for supporting companies in the sector to offer financial products and services tailored to customer profiles.

» The era of the digital economy has generated a profound technological revolution, transforming the way in which governments, companies, economic operators and citizens in general interact with each other and with the markets. Digitalization and the digital economy have become a driving force behind growth, economic development and business innovation on a global scale. Trends indicate that by 2040 more than 90% of purchases will be made through e-commerce.

In this context, Cabo Verde is hosting an International Forum on e-Commerce and Entrepreneurship in the Development of International Trade and Tourism from March 26 to 28, 2025, in the Noble Hall of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, Praia. The event includes Business Rounds - B2B meetings.

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Date of Event

March 17 2022 - March 19 2022

Time

 08:00 - 19:00

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Location

Noble Hall of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, Praia.

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THE DIAMOND COMPANIES


THE GOLD COMPANIES
THE SILVER COMPANIES

    THE MARKET OF AfCFTA - AFRICA

THE ELTC

The Liberalization Scheme of Cedao Trade - ELTC

PROCEDURES TO BENEFIT FROM ELTC

Product coverage procedure and their rates

RULES OF ORIGIN

Origin determination criterion

REQUIREMENTS IN THE DESTINATION COUNTRY

Sanitary, environmental and technical requirements

ADHERENCE TO THE ELTC

Procedures to be adopted for trade under the ELTC

IMPORT STANDARDS IN THE ELTC

Origin Certificate for Industrial Products

THE MARKET

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

    THE MARKET OF EU/SPG+

CABO VERDE AND SPG +

Characterization of the generalized preference system

PROCEDURES TO BENEFIT FROM SPG +

Product coverage procedure and their rates

RULES OF ORIGIN

Origin determination criterion

REQUIREMENTS IN THE DESTINATION COUNTRY

Sanitary, environmental and technical requirements

EU COMMERCIALIZATION STANDARDS

Rules to respect for products imported in the EU

IMPORT STANDARDS IN THE EU

Restrictions on import in the destination market - EU

THE MARKET

THE MARKET

THE MARKET

THE MARKET

THE MARKET

THE MARKET

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

    THE MARKET OF EUA / AGOA

CABO VERDE AND AGOA

Law for the growth and opportunity of Africa - AGOA

PROCEDURES TO BENEFIT FROM AGOA

Product coverage procedure and their rates

RULES OF ORIGIN

Origin determination criterion

ELEGIBILITY OF COUNTRIES

The country must fulfill a set eligibility criteria

ELEGIBILITY OF PRODUCTS

Products must respect the rules of origin and customs requirements

CHECKLIST TO EXPORT

Checklist to export under the AGOA

THE MARKET

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

THE TRADING

ATLANTIC BUSINESS FORUM

CABO VERDE 26 - 28 MARCH - 2025

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Atlantic Business Forum, on e-Commerce and Entrepreneurship in the Development of International Trade and Tourism, is an International Forum will take place on March 26 and 28, 2025, in Cabo Verde, city of Praia, under the theme: "e-Commerce and Entrepreneurship in the Development of International Trade and Tourism". The event includes Business Rounds - B2B meetings.

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ATLANTIC BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

SANTO ANTÃO ISLAND - CABO VERDE 30 - 31 MARCH - 2026

The Atlantic Business Roundtable generates benefits of the highest relevance and benefits any business by enabling rapid business creation and is an excellent networking «tool». Each leader or entrepreneur, through the Atlantic Business Roundtable, will be able to hold dozens of business meetings in two days, March 30 - 31, 2026; each appointment being prepared in advance, which allows concrete results according to the objectives set. The Atlantic Business Roundtable is thus a space of excellence where companies seek out and offer products, services, business partnerships, business opportunities and business solutions to companies already established in their markets.

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THE BASALT CONFERENCE

PRAIA - CABO VERDE 23 - 24 MARCH - 2026

AGROMINERALS AND BASALT FIBERS

The International Conference, entitled BASALT CONFERENCE, is focused on the application of agro-minerals (basalt powder) in agriculture, as an agricultural soil fertilizer par excellence and Basalt Fiber in Industrial Innovation.

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THE ROUND TABLE OF INTEGRATION AND DEBATES

SANTO ANTÃO ISLAND - CABO VERDE 30 - 31 MARCH - 2026

THE ROUND TABLE OF INTEGRATION ON ECONOMIC VALUE OF BASALT

Basaltic rocks have a composition rich in chemical elements which are nutrients for plants, making them suitable for use in agriculture, improving soil fertility, protecting the environment, increasing agricultural profitability and greatly improving quality of food produced.

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THE BASALT

The use of rock powders to fertilize the soil is an age-old technique (the Inca and Egyptian civilizations already relied on the use of rock by-products for soil fertilization), which has been left out, by expanding the use and supply of soluble fertilizers.

It is in this context that a Round Table of Integration and Debates will take place, bringing together some of the most eminent international researchers in the field of the use of rock powder for the fertilization of agricultural soils. Professionals from the agricultural sector will also participate in this round table: professionals in environmental protection; nutrition professionals; academics; researchers; Municipal managers and national and international development decision-makers..

The use of basalt in the manufacture of composite materials has many unparalleled advantages. The resulting composites allow to optimize the properties of the materials, including the mechanical, chemical and physical properties, as well as the thermal, electrical, optical and acoustic properties. Due to its high strength and lightness, resulting from the physical and mechanical properties of basalt fibre, these composite materials thus have a wide field of industrial application.

The low price of basalt fibre, which may be lower than that of fibreglass-E, justifies the increasing use of this fibre. For these reasons, basalt fibre is increasingly used in a wide range of applications, including the manufacture of pressure vessels, cylinders, profiles, automotive parts, wind turbines, reinforcing concrete structures, fire-resisting textile materials (in the aerospace and automotive industries), maritime applications, military industry, and various other products and fields of application.


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CABO VERDE THE GEOECONOMIC DIMENSION

OUR MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY GOOD INVESTMENT, BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EXISTING IN THE MARKETS, TO APPLY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD.ALL WILL START WITH THE PARTICIPATION
IN ATLANTIC BUSINESS FORUM


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately ? 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately ? 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately ? 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately ? 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately ? 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here


VISAS

Citizens from certain countries are exempt from visas to enter and stay in Cabo Verde for a certain period. However, under the terms of the law, it is mandatory to pre-register at least 5 days before the start date of the trip, on the platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport tax is due and must be paid directly to the competent authorities, at the airport of arrival: approximately ? 31.00.
For pre-register,

ONLINE REGISTRATION

The participant must complete the online registration, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach the payment receipt and submit it.
For online registration ,

REGISTRATION FORM

As an alternative to online registration, the participant must access the registration form is available. Please, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it to the proof of payment and send it to e-mail: finance@emergys.pt

For download registration form, please click here