Program
16:00 – 17:30
REGISTRATION & WELCOME TEA/COFFEE
17:30 – 18:30
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
Moderator: Mr. Tarek M’rad
Speakers:
• Mr. Ahmed Hachani, Head of Government
• Ms. Féryel Ouerghi Sebaï, Minister of Economy and Planification
• Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement
• Mr. Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice- President, European Investment Bank
• Mr Samir Majoul, President of UTICA-Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts.
18:30 – 19:30
TIF 2024 Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Foreign Investment
The TIF 2024 Awards stand as a prestigious recognition of outstanding contributions made by foreign investors to Tunisia’s economic growth and development. This session celebrates the commitment, innovation, and excellence demonstrated by companies that have chosen Tunisia as their investment destination.
19:30 – 20:00
LAUNCH OF THE TEAM EUROPE INITIATIVE ON INVESTMENT
This session will celebrate the launch of a landmark initiative representing a unified effort by the European Union (EU) and its Member States as well EIB and EBRD to promote public and private investments, create decent jobs, support local development, ecological transition and economic diversification in Tunisia.
20:00 – 22:00
GALA COCKTAIL hosted by Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement and Ms. Féryel Ouerghi Sebaï, Minister of Economy and Planification, offered by the EU
Join us at the gala cocktail that embodies the spirit of partnership and progress, blending European and Tunisian flavours! Raise a glass to collaboration at the Tunisia Investment forum: EU-Tunisia Business Forum, build bridges and forge lasting connections.
Download the Agenda08:00 – 09:00
REGISTRATION
09:00 – 10:15
P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N 1 :
ACCELERATING FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN TUNISIA: REFORMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
PRESIDENT OF THE SESSION:
- Ms. FÉRYEL OUERGHI SEBAÏ, MINISTER OF ECONOMY AND PLANNING
- Ms. Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia, Minister of Finance (Tunisia).
- Mr. Fethi Zouhaier Nouri, Governor, Central Bank of Tunisia (TBC).
- Mr. Léon Delvaux, Director, European Commission, DG TRADE
- Mr. Aslan Berjeb, President of CONECT (Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia)
- Mr. Mohsen Adel Chaabane, President of mixed Chambers of Commerce
- Mr. Laurent Franciosi, Head of International Markets Development, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP
10:15 – 10:30
SIGNATURE CEREMONY – EUROPE IS CONCRETELY ENGAGED TO SUPPORTING TUNISIA’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
10:30 – 11:00
NETWORKING TEA/COFFEE BREAK/ VISIT TO BOOTHS
11:00 – 12:00
P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N 2 :
SUSTAINABILITY, A KEY TO COMPETITIVENESS IN TUNISIA
PART 1 : NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLEAN SUPPLY CHAINS
PRESIDENT OF THE SESSION: Ms. Leila Chikhaoui, Mahdaoui Minister of Environment
Moderator: Mr. Anis Morai
Speakers:
- Mr. Abdelkader Boudrigua, consultant specialized in the field of economics and finance
- Mr. Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Director of ST Tunisia and board member of Elentica
- Mr. Johnny De Meirsmam, Founder & CEO of DE.M.CO
- Mr. Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice- President of the European Investment Bank
- Ms. Chantal Dupasquier, Chief of the Investment Policy Reviews, Division on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD
- Mr. Haithem Bouagila, President of the Tunisian Textile and Apparel Federation.
12:00 – 12:45
PART 2 : THE EU, A COMMITTED PARTNER IN TUNISIA’S ENERGY TRANSITION
Presidents of the session: H.E. Fatma Thabet Chiboub, minister of Industry, Mines and Energy and H.E. Olivèr Várelyi, European Commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement
Moderator: Mr. Anis Morai
Speakers:
- Ms. Fatma Thabet Chiboub, Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy
- Mr. Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement
- Ms. Raoudha Haouala, ELMED Project Leader, STEG
- Mr. Francesco Salerni, Director of Industrial Program Management Office, TERNA
The session will conclude with the festive launch of the ELMED project, including financial support of EUR 449 million, in the presence of the European financial partners (EU, EIB, KfW, EBRD).
12:45 – 13:00
SIGNATURE CEREMONY OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON ENERGY BETWEEN THE EU AND TUNISIA
13:00 – 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH / VISIT OF BOOTHS
14:30 – 16:00
PARALLEL SESSIONS – SHOWCASING SECTORS OF HIGH-ADDED VALUE
1 | Automotive Components made in Tunisia: future-ready thanks to its experience and innovation capacity (Language: French)
Part1: Overview of the sector and outlook
Moderator: Mr. Tarek Chabir, Director of Communication and CSR, Kromberg & Schubert Tunisia
Room: Salambô
Speakers:
- Mr. Lino Eppelsheim, Manager North Africa and Sahel, Afrika Verein
- Mr. Dave Coeffey, CEO of African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) and representative VDA
- Mr. Slim Ferchichi, Director, Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines (National Strategy for the automotive sector in Tunisia)
- Mr. Sabri Brahem, Board Director Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA)
Part2: Testimonies and success stories
- Mr. Adel Ben Khaled, Director General – Nexans Autoelectric Tunisia
- Mr. Mahdi Kessentini, Director General – Amphenol Tunisia
- Mr. Chamseddine Ben Hloua, Director General – Clerprem Tunisie
- Mr. Walid Rouis, Director General- ACTIA Engineering Services Tunisia
- Mr. Sabri Brahem, Country HR Director – Dräxlmaier Tunisia
2 | Pharmaceutical Horizon: Catalyzing Innovations and New Partherships for Global Health (Language: french)
President of the session: Dr. Ali mrabet, H.E. Minister of Health)
Moderator: Dr. Sonia Elkara, HATCH Senior Pharmaceutical Expert, Member of CONECT (Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia)
Room: Utique
Speakers:
- Dr. Ali Mrabet, H.E. Minister of Health
- Mr. Jalel Tebib, Director General, FIPA
- Pr. Hedhili Abderrazek, Director General of the ANMPS (National Agency for Medicine and health products), University Hospital Professor of Toxicology
- Mr. Tarek Hammami, President, Tunisian National Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry – CNIP
- Ms. Najla Hamdi, President, Syndicate of Innovative Pharmaceutical Enterprises and Research – SEPHIRE
- Dr. Karim DenDhaou, Chair of the Africa Engagement Committee IFPMA (International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations) and Head of Africa Bureau, Merck Group
3 | Renewable Energies: From the electricity interconnection project ELMED to the massive investment in the Tunisian renewable energy capacity and its network (Languages: French, english and Arabic)
Keynote Speech : REPowerEU and the EU initiatives in the Maghreb regions, Florian Ermacora, Head of Unit Maghreb, DG NEAR
Moderator: Mr Rafik Missaoui, Director General, Alcor
Room: Didon
Speakers:
- The revised regulatory framework in Tunisia, Mr. Ouael Chouchene, Secretary of State for Energy Transition, MIME
- The German technical support to the legislative framework of the renewable electricity sector, Mr Amin Chtioui, Energy and Climate Cluster Coordinator, GIZ
- Solving the investment dilemma between network reinforcement needs and increased production capacity: the EU investment for the ELMED Project and the de-risking approach, Mr. Dario Trombetta, Programme Manager in charge of energy and climate finance, EU Delegation in Tunisia
- Creating favorable conditions for renewable energy integration: cooperation between STEG and KfW, Mr Mohammed Hosny, Technical Advisor – Smart Grids, Green Hydrogen and Energy Efficiency at KfW Development Bank
- Financing the electricity interconnection project “ELMED” and the “STEP Tabarka” storage project: Contribution to renewable energy integration and the transition towards the decarbonization of the economy. Ms Kristina Kanapinskaite, Head of Division Public Sector – Southern Neighbourhood, European Investment Bank
- Success Stories: The authorisation regime and an example of self-consumption under SUNREF, Mr. Omar Bey, Institutional Relations Officer, QAIR & Mr Abdellatif Hammouda, PDG Of SEMAP
4 | Start-ups and diaspora: towards an investment incentive framework? (Language: French)
Moderator: Sidi Bousaïd
Room: Ms. Ines Trojette, Vice-President, ATUGE France
Speakers:
- Mr. Oussama Messaoud, President of Tunisian Start Ups
- Mr. Alaya Bettaieb, Former Director General, Smart Capital
- Ms. Samar Louati, CEO of Bridging Angels and VP of AFBAN
- Mr Omar Bouzouada, Director General, Agency for the Prmotion of Industry and Innovation (APII)
- Ms. Zeineb Messaoud, Director, The Dot
- Mr. Iheb Triki, Co-Founder and CEO of KumulusWater, testimony of a disapora StartUp
- MS. Ameni Mansouri, CEO Dabchy, testimony of a tunisian StartUp
16:00 – 17:15
P L E N A R Y S E S S I O N 3 :
THE EU GLOBAL GATEWAY STRATEGY: A TRIPLE-WIN COMBINATION FOR INVESTMENT IN TUNISIA
Moderator: Mr. Anis Morai
Speakers:
- Mr. Hoa-Binh Adjemian, Head of Unit for Thematic Support – An economy that works for people, green, digital and connected, DG NEAR, European Commission
- Mr. Damien Bertrand, Chief Operating Officer AFR-IX/Medusa Submarine Cable System
- Ms. Izaro Aretxaga, International Sales Manager, Mondragon Assembly
- Mr. Jean-Luc Revéreault, Head of Representation to Algeria and Tunisia, EIB (tbc)
- Ms. Namia Ayadi, President, Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA)
17:15 – 17:30
Closing remarks by H.E Féryel Ouerghi Sebaï, Minister of Economy and planning
After two full and enriching days, it is time to say goodbye and au revoir. Come enjoy last refreshments and delicacies!
B2B meetings will take place throughout the 13th of June in dedicated rooms. An online platform will allow for the matching amongst businesses and the scheduling of the meetings.
Side events will also take place on the first day of the Forum (on the 12th morning). The list will be made available on the Forum’s website. Indicatively: Workshop on the FDI Quality Review (OECD +EU);) Workshop on customized aftercare services to investors established in Tunisia (IFC +EU).workshop on frocophonie organized by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
