ABOUT GPAD 2025
The GPAD forum is a platform that convenes stakeholders, diplomats, experts, investors, business enthusiasts and leaders to tackle the challenges and opportunities surrounding Africa’s economic development.
The theme for this 8th Edition, “Accelerating Africa’s Green Energy Market through Innovation & Investment.”, emphasizes the abundance of renewable energy resources in Africa and the imperative need to harness these assets to foster sustainable development.
The theme for this 8th Edition, “Accelerating Africa’s Green Energy Market through Innovation & Investment.”, emphasizes the abundance of renewable energy resources in Africa and the imperative need to harness these assets to foster sustainable development.
The continent’s extensive resources, expanding consumer base, and improving infrastructure have rendered it an attractive destination for foreign investment. By focusing on the continent’s rich solar, wind, and hydro energy reserves, the theme advocates for strategic investments, technological adaptation, and robust policy frameworks to unlock this potential and guide Africa towards a greener future.
One of the main highlights of this year’s event is that GPAD is held in conjunction with the hy-fcell International Expo and Conference in Stuttgart (https://www.messe-stuttgart.de/hy-fcell/en/fair/parallel-events ) The Hy-fcell 2023 event saw 3,059 international visitors attending engage and learn about the latest news and innovative ideas from 171 exhibitors. Furthermore, there will be exclusive events such as the VIP Business Breakfast Meeting and Networking Business Lunch where GPAD and hy-fcell participants can engage in high-level business networking with distinguished delegates.
ABOUT THE EVENT VENUE
Messe Stuttgart
Expo & Conference
Welcome to the Key to markets!
We bring people together. Located in the heart of Europe, Messe Stuttgart, one of GPAD’s key corporate partners is the central hub for ideas and contacts. A suitable all in one location for trade fairs, conferences and other events to connect to thousands of guests, businesses and brands. World market leaders from every industry meet medium-sized hidden champions and exciting start-ups here. Interesting cooperation agreements and new lines of business are therefore established at our trade fairs, congresses and events. In direct exchange, without any diversions.
Event Date: 8th October, 2025
GPAD Trade and Investment Dialogue, which hosts high-profile diplomats and top business executives. Strictly by Invitation
- Time: 09:00 am – 16:00 pm
- Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
- Venue: Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart
Unlocking Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential
- Event Time: Arrivals/Meet & Greet 8:30am – 9:00am
- Main Event: 9:00am – 16:00pm
- Venue: Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart
- African and German entrepreneurs and corporations
- African government officials and diplomats
- German and European government officials and diplomats
- German and European development policy experts
- Representative of African and European civil society organizations
- Representative of the African Diaspora Community
- Academia, young professionals and students, as well as other interested individuals from around the world
GPAD 2025 KEY COOPERATION PARTNERS
Messe Stuttgart
hy-fcell International Expo and Conference
Stiftung Entwicklungs-Zusammenarbeit Baden-Württemberg (SEZ)
Baden-Württemberg International
Afrika Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft
- Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit
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COOPERATE PARTNERS
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