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16/07/2026

The 9th EurAfrican Forum has come to an end! 🌍

Over the past two days, we have welcomed leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and innovators from across Africa and Europe to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives and build new partnerships.

A sincere thank you to all our speakers, participants, sponsors and partners for making this edition possible. Your commitment, expertise and collaboration are what give meaning to this forum and strengthen the relationship between our two continents.

The conversations started here will continue to shape new partnerships, new ideas and new opportunities for cooperation across Europe and Africa.

See you in 2027! 🤝

16/07/2026

Behind every great forum are great hosts.

Thank you, Sarah Nordin and João Pedro Taborda, for guiding the EurAfrican Forum 2026 with professionalism, energy and elegance.

You made these 2 days even better!

16/07/2026

No dialogue is complete without culture! 🇵🇹

This moment reminded us that music remains one of Portugal’s greatest ways of connecting with the world.

Thank you, Marta Pereira da Costa, João Pita Jr. and Carlos Miguel Antunes, for an unforgettable moment.

16/07/2026

Innovation and technology are the shared language of Africa and Europe’s future. 💡

Panel: Innovation & Technology - Scaling Digital Ecosystems for Shared Prosperity

Moderator: Patrícia Gonçalves, Young Diaspora, Portuguese Diaspora Council, Switzerland

“If you don’t involve your team in the design phase, you’re imposing rather than leading.”

Audrey Mothupi-Palmstierna, CEO of , brought a transformative perspective on how the continent is leading in inclusive technological innovation.

“We can’t keep our pilot projects behind closed doors: they need to be open to the community.”

Margarida Almeida, from Altice Labs, highlighted how Portugal can serve as a innovation hub and a strategic partner in accelerating Africa’s technology ecosystems.

“We shouldn’t fear AI: we should embrace it as a tool to improve lives and unlock Africa’s potential.”

Vincent Previ of Partech - one of the largest venture capital funds focused on Africa - shared his view on where the biggest technology investment opportunities are.

16/07/2026

Some of the most meaningful conversations happen between sessions! ☀️

has already brought together leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers in the true spirit of the EurAfrican Forum: building connections that last beyond the stage.

16/07/2026

“Europe is realising that it needs greater scale to strengthen its global influence.”

Miguel Poiares Maduro, former Minister for Regional Development and distinguished academic and Dean at Católica Global School of Law, analysed the challenges of in building a fairer global order.

“Portugal must continue to strengthen its role as a bridge between Europe and Africa.”

Ambassador Florbela Paraíba, President of Camões Institute, highlighted the role of cultural diplomacy and development cooperation as key instruments of Portugal’s engagement with Africa.

“Today we are living in the world where risks are interconnected”

Mohammed Azzim Gulamhussen of ISCTE Business School provided an academic and analytical perspective on financial and investment flows in the context of the new Africa–Europe geopolitics.

“We live in an era where emotions often outweigh facts in shaping what people believe to be true.”

Francisco Destino of Franstel Holding brought the perspective of an Angolan leader on the geopolitical stability and development of the continent.

“Africa needs to be invited for the roundtable. We are equal partners that know how to deal with today´s problems “

Richard Semitego of Africa House London shared his vision on how governments can work together to build a shared agenda of security and prosperity.

16/07/2026

Next: in a world in turmoil, how will Africa and Europe navigate together? 🌐

Panel: Geopolitics - How Will Africa and Europe Navigate Global Geopolitical Turmoil?

Moderator: Rui Faria da Cunha, Founder, eu-legal, Belgium

16/07/2026

“Africa is no longer looking for donor–recipient relationships. We are a continent of opportunity, powered by the world’s youngest population.”

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇬

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu opened the Geopolitics panel at the EurAfrican Forum with a powerful message on Africa’s growing influence in global governance and the need for more balanced relations with Europe.

16/07/2026

“Demography will remind Europe of a simple truth: it cannot thrive globally without the Portuguese language.”

Paulo Rangel, Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, addressed EAF 2026 with a message on the challenges of contemporary geopolitics.

16/07/2026

“Day 2 continues with a clear focus: strengthening Euro-Africa relations and highlighting Portugal’s role on it.”

António Calçada de Sá opened the morning with a reflection on the road already travelled and the much that remains to be built together.

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