corporAID Multilogue – Business with Impact in Emerging Markets

Africa is gaining strategic relevance for European companies—as a neighbouring continent, a set of diverse and evolving markets, and a source of talent and capabilities. Companies entering or expanding in African markets nevertheless often encounter fragmented market structures, infrastructure gaps, skills shortages and the need to build trusted local partnerships.

This mini-symposium showcases how companies in emerging markets can turn market potential into sustainable business relationships—by building local capabilities, partner networks, and quality & service structures along the value chain.

Against this background, the event connects business, academia and students to explore practical pathways for commercially viable engagement with tangible local impact.