The Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France (REF) 2025 Summit will be held in Paris on August 27–28, with Senegal and Morocco taking center stage in the international program. Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is confirmed as a keynote speaker, while a senior Moroccan delegation is also expected.
Senegal enters the summit following major milestones, including its first oil and gas production from the Sangomar and Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) projects. The country also leads in renewables with the Taïba Ndiaye wind farm and is advancing digital and transport infrastructure through its “Technological New Deal” and the Dakar express rail system.
Morocco will showcase its role as an African industrial hub, driven by its thriving automotive and aerospace sectors, supported by the Tanger-Med port. The kingdom is also scaling up clean energy with projects like Noor Midelt, aiming for 52% renewable capacity by 2030, while the IMF forecasts 3.5% GDP growth in 2025.
French companies including Orange, TotalEnergies, Engie, and Safran will highlight investments in digital infrastructure, hydrocarbons, renewable energy, and aerospace. France remains a key economic partner for both countries, accounting for 17% of Senegal’s FDI and standing as Morocco’s top foreign investor and trade partner.
