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2020

Growth Opportunities in Africa :
Towards New Business Partnerships

 FRENCH JAPANESE  
  BUSINESS SUMMIT  

NIKKEI Hall – TOKYO / November 18, 2020

SPEAKERS

Hitoshi OCHI

Vice Chair, Keidanren / Chair,
Committee on Europe
(President and CEO, Mitsubishi
Chemical Holdings Corporation)

Toshimitsu IMAI

COO for Africa Division,
Toyota Tsusho Corporation

Lionel Zinsou

Managing Partner of SouthBridge,
Prime Minister of Benin
from 2015 to 2016

Takashi HANAJIRI

Head of Asia External Representation Office, African Development Bank Group

Megumi Muto

Deputy Director
Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Yukari Umemoto

Managing Director,
Africa Business Partners llc.

François JACKOW

Executive Vice President,
AIR LIQUIDE

Satoshi Koyama

General Manager,
Mineral Resources Group,
CEO Office, Mitsubishi Corporation

Dele Kelvin OYE

2nd Deputy President,
Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce,
Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA)

SHINICHI ABURAYA

Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Plant Project, Marine & Aerospace Division,
ITOCHU CORPORATION

Dr. Christopher Marks

Managing Director,
Head of Emerging Markets EMEA,
MUFG Bank

Philippe GODBOUT

Japan Managing Director,
Dassault Systèmes

Didier HOLLEAUX

Executive
Vice President,
ENGIE

Osamu KUBOTA

Executive Vice President, JETRO

Oussouby SACKO

President,
Kyoto Seika University

Masahiko Oshima

Deputy President,
Head of Global Banking Unit,
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)

Nobuko KOBAYASHI

Partner
EY Strategy and
Consulting Co. Ltd.

Jerome PETIT

CEO – Africa,
Bollore Logistics

Yoichi Mine

Professor,
Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University, Kyoto.

KIYOSHI ANDO

Editorial Writer/Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei Inc.

Masayuki ADACHI

Dr. Eng.
President & COO
HORIBA, Ltd.

Ashwani Gupta

Director, representative executive officer,
chief operating officer
Nissan Motor Corporation

Youssouf Moussa
DA WALEH

President of the Pan African Chamber of Commerce
(The African Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Challenges)

Vincent ETCH EBEHERE

Head of sustainable development and new mobilities,
Air France

HAYASHI Nobumitsu

Deputy Governor,
JBIC

THIERART PERRIN BARBARA

Regional Vice President
AMI Regional Business Management Division
AMI Planning Department
Nissan Motor Corporation

Georges WEGA

Regional Director West Africa,
Société Générale.

Philippe STTON

French Ambassador to Japan

Frank RIESTER

Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness,
attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Koji YONETANI

Deputy Assistant Minister,
Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

ABOUT THE
BUSINESS SUmmIT

Organized by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan under the patronage of the French Ambassador to Japan, the 3rd edition of the Business Summit “Growth Opportunities in Africa: Towards New Business Partnerships” will help attendees spotlight growth opportunities, as well as strengthen and increase strategic and global partnerships.

Through plenary sessions and workshops, government officials, business and opinion leaders as well as researchers will give their insights on strategic trends in Africa region by presenting key drivers, risks, dynamics at play and opportunities for strategic partnerships.

We aim for this summit to promote the strength and know-how of French and Japanese companies operating in these geographies -or willing to operate-, reinforce cooperation and develop business and strategic contacts.

KEY FACTS
AND FIGURES

TOKYO

November 18, 2020
at the NIKKEI Hall + live broadcasted
10h30 – 19h00

OVER&nbsp

prestigious speakers

+

expected attendees
( present and remote )

Networking Lunch

By Chef-owner of
Chez Olivier,
Mr. Olivier Oddos ,
1 Michelin Star, Tokyo.

PROGRAM

• OPENING CEREMONY

• INTRODUCING AFRICA – Global Overview

• INVESTING IN AFRICA – Needs and Strategies

• EVOLVING NEW PERSPECTIVES AND APPROACHES FOR AFRICA

• FOCUS ON GEOGRAPHIES & MARKETS – Potential Areas of Growth and Cooperation

• ILLUSTRATIONS BY SUBSECTORS – Trends and opportunities

• TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION – The Future is Now!

• ACCESS TO CARE IN AFRICA – leveraging international partnerships

• SDG OUTLOOK – while meeting rapide economic and population growth

• A MODERN AND INTEGRATED AFRICA – in need for JAPAN

• CONCLUDING REMARKS

BENEFITS
OF ATTENDING

NETWORK

with over 500 leaders, journalists, researchers, policymakers…

LEARN

priorities for Africa for 2020 and beyond

HEAR

from expert speakers with in-depth knowledge about business in Africa

DISCOVER

huge potential often hidden throughout the African continent

ALIGN WITH

OUR WaRmEST THaNKS GO TO

Messages from

Following the success of the first 2 editions of the French Japanese Business Summit organized in 2018 and 2019, the CCI France Japon is delighted to announce that the theme of the 2020 edition of the Business Summit will focus on Africa, with a link to United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). It will once again feature prestigious guest speakers who will share their vision of growth and partnership opportunities in front of an audience of opinion leaders, journalists and officials. We look forward to seeing you on November 18, 2020 at the Nikkei Hall.

ARMEL CAHIERRE

President, CCI France Japan

ARMEL CAHIERRE

President, CCI France Japon

Following the success of the first 2 editions of the French Japanese Business Summit organized in 2018 and 2019, the CCI France Japon is delighted to announce that the theme of the 2020 edition of the Business Summit will focus on Africa, with a link to United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). It will once again feature prestigious guest speakers who will share their vision of growth and partnership opportunities in front of an audience of opinion leaders, journalists and officials. We look forward to seeing you on November 18, 2020 at the Nikkei Hall.

Since its foundation in 1918, the French Chamber has played a major role in the expansion of business relations between French and Japanese companies, and thus deeply contributed to strengthen the partnership between France and Japan, in Japan and around the world. The third edition of the Business Summit, that will focus this year on strategic regions for both French and Japanese businesses -Indo-Pacific and Africa- will be a new opportunity to further develop relations between our two countries, always keeping in mind sustainability issues.

LAURENT PIC

French Ambassador to Japan

LAURENT PIC

French Ambassador to Japan

Since its foundation in 1918, the French Chamber has played a major role in the
expansion of business relations between French and Japanese companies, and thus deeply contributed to strengthen the partnership between France and Japan, in Japan and around the world. The third edition of the Business Summit, that will focus this year on strategic regions for both French and Japanese businesses -Indo-Pacific and Africa- will be a new opportunity to further develop relations between our two countries, always keeping in mind sustainability issues.

cONTacTS
ccI FRaNcE japON

Audrey PENFORNIS

+81.(0)3.4500.6665
a.penfornis@ccifj.or.jp

Mayu HANDA

+81.(0)3.4500.6530
m.handa@ccifj.or.jp

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CCIFJビジネスサミットの一環として開催される「学生キャリアフォーラム」では、東京近郊の主要大学から多様な分野の学生と直接出会う機会を提供します。

本フォーラムは、将来の人材と出会い、交流し、発掘するためのハイレベルな採用プラットフォームであると同時に、日仏ビジネスコミュニティにおける企業ブランドの強化にもつながります。

主なメリット:
・優秀な国内外学生人材へのダイレクトアクセス
・業界ニーズに合致した人材(主に学部2・3年生)へのアプローチ
・主要大学における高い企業ブランディング効果
・キャリアフォーラムでの企業専用ブースの提供
・CCIFJビジネスサミットへの参加権
・経営層・意思決定者とのネットワーキング機会
・学生向けプレゼンテーション機会(約5分)の提供

2025年参加大学(一部)
東京大学、早稲田大学、慶應義塾大学、一橋大学、上智大学、明治大学、立教大学、日本大学、日本女子大学、HEC Paris、Temple University, Japan Campusほか

日本・フランス・欧州市場への展開を目指すスタートアップ、
および革新的なパートナーをお探しの企業の皆様へ。
Meet & Connect は、CCIFJ主催ビジネスサミット内で開催されるB2Bマッチメイキングイベントです。
スタートアップと主要企業を結び、新たなビジネス機会の創出を目指します。
スタートアップ: ピッチ機会・1対1ミーティング・パートナーシップ/投資機会
企業: 有望なスタートアップとの直接的な出会い・協業機会の創出
ご参加希望の方は、登録フォームよりお申し込みください。
日時:2026年12月1日(火)9:45~12:30
会場:日経ホール(東京)

As part of the CCIFJ Business Summit, the Student Career Forum gives companies direct access to students from leading universities in Tokyo across multiple disciplines.

A high-level recruitment platform to meet, engage, and identify future talent while strengthening your employer brand within the French–Japanese business ecosystem.

KEY BENEFITS
・Access to a pool of talented Japanese & international students
・Industry-aligned profiles (Grade 2 & 3 students)
・Strong employer branding visibility among top universities
・Dedicated company booth at the Career Forum
・Access to the CCIFJ
・Business Summit ecosystem
・Business Connect networking with executives and decision-makers
・Presentation slot with students
・Presentation opportunity to students (5mn pitch)

TRUSTED US IN 2025:
University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Keio University, Hitotsubashi University, Sophia University,Meiji University, Rikkyo University, Japan University, Japan Women’s University, HEC Paris, Temple University Japan Campus and more.

Meet & Connect 2026
is a dedicated B2B matchmaking platform bringing together innovative startups and leading corporates as part of the CCIFJ Business Summit.
Designed to foster strategic collaborations, the event offers startups the opportunity to pitch their solutions, engage in targeted meetings with key decision-makers, and explore partnership and investment opportunities across the Japanese, French, and European ecosystems.

At the same time, corporates gain direct access to a curated pipeline of startups addressing major challenges in areas such as healthcare, climate, and mobility.

December 1st, 2026 I 9:45 AM to 12:30 PM — Nikkei Hall, Tokyo

working Déjeuner
ネットワークランチ

– Araignée de mer, gelée de homard, espuma

ズワイ蟹とオマール海老のジュレ、エスプーマ

– Salade de boulghour, chorizo et calamars

ブルガー麦のサラダ、チョリソーとイカ

– Aji mariné, basquaise de légumes, crème de fenouil

アジのマリネ、バスク風お野菜、フェンネルクリーム

– Velouté de châtaignes

シャテーニュ栗のスープ

– Boudin de Saint-Jacques, sauce au vermouth, champignons

ホタテ貝のブーダン、ヴェルモット酒のソース、きのこ

– Fricassée de volaille chasseur, purée de pomme de terre fumée

鶏肉ときのこのクリーム煮、燻製じゃが芋のピュレ

– Tarte chocolat, praliné, ganache montée café

チョコレートタルト、プラリネ、コーヒーガナッシュ

– Verrine fruits exotiques

南国フルーツのヴェリーヌ仕立て

 

Déjeuner VIP
VIP ランチ

– Araignée de mer, gelée de homard, espuma

ズワイ蟹とオマール海老のジュレ、エスプーマ

– Salade de boulghour, chorizo et calamars

ブルガー麦のサラダ、チョリソーとイカ

– Aji mariné, basquaise de légumes, crème de fenouil

アジのマリネ、バスク風お野菜、フェンネルクリーム

– Velouté de châtaignes

シャテーニュ栗のスープ

– Boudin de Saint-Jacques, sauce au vermouth, champignons

ホタテ貝のブーダン、ヴェルモット酒のソース、きのこ

– Fricassée de volaille chasseur, purée de pomme de terre fumée

鶏肉ときのこのクリーム煮、燻製じゃが芋のピュレ

– Tarte chocolat, praliné, ganache montée café

チョコレートタルト、プラリネ、コーヒーガナッシュ

– Verrine fruits exotiques

南国フルーツのヴェリーヌ仕立て

 
Cocktail canapé
カナッペ・カクテル

– Fuseau de feuille de brick, saumon fumé, citron vert

ブリック生地のロール、スモークサーモン、ライム

– Sablé parmesan, crème de champignons, jambon cru

パルメザンチーズのサブレ、キノコのクリーム、生ハム、

– Hamaguri, salicorne, espuma au basilic

ハマグリとシーアスパラガス、バジルのエスプーマ

– Cake salé au bacon, olives et tomates confites

チーズソルティーケーキ~ベーコン・オリーブ・トマトのコンフィ~

– Tartelette de Saint-Jacques, tarama, citron caviar

帆立のタルトレット、たらこクリーム、ライムキャビア

オリビエ・オドス氏

2009年より市ヶ谷にあるレストラン『シェ・オリヴィエ』のオーナーシェフ。フランスと日本の食材を組み合わせた季節の料理をエレガントな空間で提供しています。

Olivier ODDOS

Chef and owner of Chez Olivier restaurant in the Ichigaya district since 2009, serves seasonal cuisine combining French and Japanese products in an elegant setting.