How it works
DBIC is not a conference and does not sell services. We bring the right people together in one place so the right opportunities can circulate.
An edition at the embassy
Every two months, an in-person gathering bringing together 150 to 200 participants in a privileged setting. We choose the guests and send them an invitation directly: quality matters more than volume.
An online meet-up
Between two editions, an online meet-up connects the diaspora with the economic players based in Africa. It is open to everyone, with registration.
Make your project happen
- 1Find the edition that fits you and create your account.
- 2Attend the edition, at the embassy or online.
- 3Book a 15-minute one-to-one with the expert you need.
- 4Move forward with support and share your feedback.
Grow your business
- 1Create your detailed professional profile.
- 2Have your account validated by our team.
- 3Open your slots in your calendar.
- 4Receive requests and support projects.
How an edition unfolds
The format is deliberately dynamic: you do not come to sit through talks, you come to meet people.
Welcome & Networking
First conversations and introductions.
Opening
A short introduction to the edition and its partners.
Opportunities & Projects
Quick pitches of selected projects and opportunities.
Business & Investment Networking
The heart of the edition: open conversations around the projects.
Connection
Targeted introductions when shared interests emerge.
What you come for
Entrepreneurs
Grow your network, find partners and meet investors.
Investors
Identify entrepreneurs, discover projects and explore new opportunities.
Project leaders
Pitch your project, seek funding and meet partners.
Companies
Grow your business, find partners and explore new markets.
Banks & funds
Meet entrepreneurs directly and identify projects.
Institutions
Showcase your region, its opportunities and its programmes to a targeted audience.
A regular gathering, all year round
Every 2 months
Format
5 editions
Per cycle
Nov. → Jul.
Event period
Mid-month
Indicative timing
After the mid-July edition, DBIC pauses over the summer, then resumes the cycle.