By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Euro-African tech and investment summit, EMERGING Valley, returns on 26
November 2025 at TheCamp in Aix-Marseille-Provence, under the High Patronage of
French President Emmanuel Macron. The 9th edition of the summit is set to be
the largest yet, reinforcing its status as a key platform for innovation and
collaboration between Africa and Europe.
Founded
by Samir Abdelkrim, EMERGING Valley has become a catalyst for connecting
African and European innovation ecosystems. This year’s summit will highlight
Africa’s expanding role in global technological investment, bringing together
over 1,300 participants, 150 startups, and 60 international investors from more
than 70 countries.
“Africa
is now one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. EMERGING Valley
2025 aims to connect this talent with global investors ready to bet on its
potential,” said
Abdelkrim.
The
event will feature leading investors and venture capitalists from Europe,
Africa, the Gulf, Japan, and the United States, including representatives from
Plug and Play Tech Center, Orange Ventures, Flat6Labs, Launch Africa Ventures,
500 Global, and Hivos Impact Investments. Through high-level dialogues, startup
pitch sessions, and dedicated investor lounges, the summit will foster
cross-border financing and strategic partnerships.
A
major highlight of EMERGING Valley 2025 will be its focus on African artificial
intelligence, showcasing homegrown AI innovations across sectors such as
healthcare, agriculture, and education. The sessions will emphasize inclusive,
ethical, and impact-driven approaches to AI, featuring African entrepreneurs
alongside European and Gulf experts.
The
summit will also welcome expanded delegations from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria,
Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritania, and the Comoros, along
with representatives from the EU Eastern Partnership, marking a new chapter in
Euro-African-Mediterranean cooperation.
Marseille’s
position as a digital gateway between Africa and Europe will once again be
underscored through the Provence Africa Connect Prize, which rewards
collaborative innovation projects linking the two continents.
By
combining investment, innovation, and inclusion, EMERGING Valley 2025 aims to
drive sustainable partnerships and position Africa as a central player in
shaping the future of global technology.
