Year 2027, Geneva, Switzerland
The Meeting Point of Business, Diplomacy and Investment
Where leaders connect.
Where partnerships begin.
Where opportunities become reality.
Bringing together influential voices from government, business, finance and international organizations, the Swiss Africa Forum creates a unique space for dialogue, collaboration and action.
From investment and trade to innovation, infrastructure, healthcare and sustainability, the Forum highlights the opportunities shaping the future of Switzerland–Africa relations.
Just A Few Words
About The Event
The Swiss Africa Forum is where decision-makers from Switzerland and Africa come together to shape the future of economic cooperation.
More than a conference, it is a high-level platform designed to connect governments, corporations, investors, entrepreneurs and international institutions around common opportunities and shared ambitions.
Over two days in Geneva, participants will engage in strategic discussions, explore investment opportunities and build partnerships capable of delivering measurable impact across both regions.
The Forum aims to bridge perspectives, mobilize capital, encourage innovation and foster collaborations that contribute to sustainable growth and prosperity.
Where
Intercontinental Hotel Geneva
When
Geneva, year 2027
THE GENEVA ADVANTAGE
As the international capital of diplomacy, finance and multilateral cooperation, it provides a unique platform to connect African opportunities with Swiss expertise, global investors and strategic partners.
Every year, billions of dollars linked to African trade, commodities, finance and investment pass through Geneva’s ecosystem.
As one of the world’s leading centres for commodity trading, wealth management and international diplomacy, Geneva plays a strategic role in connecting African opportunities with global investors, institutions and markets. Switzerland accounts for roughly one-third of global commodity trading, while Geneva remains one of the world’s foremost hubs for oil, metals, agricultural commodities and trade finance.
The Swiss Africa Forum leverages this exceptional ecosystem to foster dialogue, accelerate investment and build partnerships that create lasting value on both continents.
Have A Look At The
Event Schedule
Day 1
10 Dec, 2018
08:45 Am
Opening Remarks
Speaker: Zachary Scott
09:30 Am
Name That Script
Speaker: Brian Watkins
12:30 Pm
Lunch Time
Lunch Time
01:30 Pm
Unseen Design
Speaker: Ruth Keller
04:00 Pm
Great Ux
Speaker: Judith Flores
Day 2
11 Dec, 2018
08:45 Am
Performance
Speaker: Jane Roberts
09:30 Am
Critical Design
Speaker: Betty Hopkins
12:30 Pm
Lunch Time
Lunch Time
01:30 Pm
Smart Design
Speaker: Marie Reid
04:00 Pm
Design Flow
Speaker: Judith Flores
Day 3
12 Dec, 2018
08:45 Am
Progressive Web
Speaker: Jacob Freeman
09:30 Am
Be Kind, Design
Speaker: James Ross
12:30 Pm
Lunch Time
Lunch Time
01:30 Pm
Scalable Desaign
Speaker: Ruth Keller
04:00 Pm
The Structure
Speaker: Judith Flores
Day 4
13 Dec, 2018
08:45 Am
Be Kind, Design
Speaker: Marie Reid
09:30 Am
Technology
Speaker: Ruth Keller
12:30 Pm
Lunch Time
Lunch Time
01:30 Pm
Product Design
Speaker: Brian Watkins
04:00 Pm
Humane Tech
Speaker: James Ross
These Are
Our Speakers
Brian Watkins
Web Designer - Acme
Judith Flores
Full Stack Developer - Initech
Rose Hawkins
Art Director - Globex
Zachary Scott
Interaction Designer - Soylent
William Hanse
Content Strategist - Hooli
Jane Roberts
Front End Developer - Vehement
Jacob Freeman
UI Designer - Massive Dynamic
Frank Ferguson
Visual Designer - Globex
Jacqueline Knight
Content Strategist - Umbrella IT
Betty Hopkins
UX Designer - Initech
A Few Words
About The Event Organizer
The Swiss Africa Forum is an initiative of the Union of African Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland (UCCAS), a platform dedicated to strengthening economic cooperation between Switzerland and Africa.
Based in Geneva, one of the world’s leading centres for diplomacy, finance and international development, UCCAS brings together business leaders, institutions, investors and public-sector stakeholders committed to building lasting partnerships between the two regions.
Through its network of chambers, strategic partners and international organizations, UCCAS works to facilitate dialogue, promote investment and create opportunities that generate sustainable economic impact.
The Swiss Africa Forum reflects this mission by providing a trusted platform where ideas become partnerships, and partnerships become projects.
Trusted Hands Behind Us
Trusted Hands Behind Us
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS
The Swiss Africa Forum is supported by a growing community of organizations that share a common vision: strengthening economic cooperation between Switzerland and Africa through dialogue, investment and innovation.
Our partners include leading companies, business associations, investors, development actors and institutions committed to creating long-term value and sustainable impact across both regions.
Together, they help transform the Forum into a platform where connections become partnerships and partnerships become opportunities.