GESH 2025
Casablanca,
Morocco 2025
Reimagining Africa: AI-Driven Growth, Inclusive Education, and Global Partnerships for a Prosperous Future
“Building Smart, Inclusive, and Resilient African Economies for Tomorrow”
DECEMBER 10th –11th, 2025
REGISTRATION/TICKET
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The New Africa Global Economic Summit
Ticket/Registration Details
CASABLANCA MAIN EVENT:
Registration Fee: $500 USD
Guests are responsible for their own travel logistics and accommodation.
HONORARY DOCTORATE RECOGNITION
Doctorate Recognition Fee: $2,500 USD
In partnership with the prestigious American Management University (USA), selected honorees will be conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Leadership & Global Impact during the summit.
VIP Package (OPTIONAL)
Registration fee: $1,500 USD
VIP Privileges: Exclusive Access
- VIP seating at all plenary sessions, keynote addresses, and panel Reserved front-row seating during the African Leaders Hall of Fame Induction & Honors Night.
- Priority access to all networking Networking Opportunities
- Invitation to the Private VIP Networking Dinner with Heads of State, Business Leaders, and Honorees.
- Closed-door Executive Roundtable Session with select speakers and global
- Access to the VIP Cocktail Recognition & Visibility
- Name/logo featured in the official summit brochure and VIP guest Recognition on the Summit’s official website and press releases as part of the VIP Delegation.
- VIP check-in and concierge desk assistance.
- Access to the Exclusive VIP Lounge (with refreshments, meeting pods, and concierge services).
- Premium Summit Gift Bag with specially curated
- Special Add-ons
- Personalized Summit Badge with VIP status.
- Priority airport pick-up and drop-off (upon request).
- Guided cultural tour option (extra but discounted).
Please Note: Participants are responsible for their own travel logistics and accommodation for the Casablanca event.
Corporate VIP Package (OPTIONAL)
Registration Fee: $2,500 USD
Corporate VIP Privileges
- Premium Access for Corporate Executives
- VIP Delegate Passes for senior executives.
- Reserved front-row corporate seating at all plenary sessions, keynote addresses, and panel
- Priority invitation to the Executive Roundtable with global leaders and
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities
- Invitation to the Private VIP Networking Dinner with Heads of State, Fortune 500 CEOs, and African Leaders Hall of Fame Inductees.
- Access to the VIP Cocktail Reception and Investor Meet & Greet.
- Personalized introductions to key stakeholders (facilitated by the Summit’s protocol team).
- Brand Visibility & Recognition Corporate logo featured in:
- Summit backdrop & media walls.
- Official Summit Brochure and Event New Africa Magazine Special Summit Edition.
- Recognition during the African Leaders Hall of Fame Induction & Honors
- Branded corporate profile page on the Summit website.
- Special Add-ons
- Complimentary airport pick-up & drop-off for corporate
- Group cultural tour / sightseeing (optional, discounted).
- Media Interview Opportunity on New Africa TV (feature on Summit highlights).
PAYMENT DETAILS
Account Name: The New Africa Magazine
Bank: Zenith Bank
– GBP Account: 5061399003
– EUR Account: 5081121185
– USD Account: 5074470681
– Naira Account: 1229413970
– BIC / SWIFT Code: ZEIBNGLA013 (Zenith Bank PLC, Nigeria)
Please note: Evidence of Payment should be sent to info@thenewafricamagazine.com
HOTEL PRICE IN CASABLANCA
5 STAR HOTEL: 130 US DOLLAR PER NIGHT
3 STAR HOTEL: 90 US DOLLAR PER NIGHT
Principal Partners
“With that in mind, and being convinced of the importance of South-South cooperation, I have launched the Atlantic Initiative as a platform for African partnership. The main goal is to strengthen cooperation and integration between the African countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean and thus promote peace, stability and shared prosperity in the region.”
— Extract from the Royal Speech by His Majesty King Mohammed VI
Occasion: 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit Conference
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
Date: May 4, 2024
Our Vision
To build a bold, prosperous, and united Africa — a continent where leadership reflects the richness of its people, innovation drives inclusive growth, and African excellence is recognized, celebrated, and scaled globally.
Our Mission
To spotlight African greatness through storytelling, mentorship, leadership engagement, and strategic convenings — amplifying African voices and connecting visionaries who are shaping Africa’s future.
Our Strategic Pillars
Empowering transformational leadership
Connecting Africa’s innovators and partners. Celebrating African excellence across all sectors. Changing the African narrative on global platforms. Driving high-impact convenings for action and solutions.
Summit Organization
Dr. Gift Chidima Nnamoko Orairu
Chair, The New Africa Group
Dr. Osevwe Enoh Sampson
Executive Lead, Global Economic Summit
Dr. Genevieve Pearl Duncan
Convener
Karima Rhanem
Host & Co-Convener, Morocco
Chems Doha Alaoui Ismaili
Head, Government Relations
Gajmoula Boussif
Partner, Host – Dakhla
Aicha Duihi
Partner, Head, int’l delegations & Protocol
Babalola Omoniyi
Partner – In charge of Int Cooperation & VVIPs
Mustapha Sarhiri
Head, Technical & Logistics Committee Casablanca
Mrs Fatiha Otmane
Director of Logistics & Hospitality
Mark AdHouda Benmbarekam
Head, partnerships and PR
Abdellatif Belmkadem
Partner, Head of Innovation & Technology
Dr. Jude Isaac Dahilo
Head, Publicity
Dr. Smail Kebbaj
principal partner, Casablanca Host
Dr. Takon Ojong
Partner, Awards
Dr. Fatine Ouhtita
Head, Communication and Media
Dr. Hanane Zraih
Head, Scientific Committee
Ozoemela Ekuma
Head, Social Media
Joseph Raphael
Head, Graphics/ICT & Web Editor
Lanem Law Kuma
Committee Member
Our Platforms
The New Africa Magazine operates through powerful, strategic platforms designed to elevate African leadership, excellence, and innovation across every sector.
The New Africa Magazine
Africa’s premier publication celebrating leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and game-changers shaping the future of the continent.
Over 2,000 editions published
More than 1,000 leaders featured
Readership in over 25 countries
The New Africa Global Economic Summit & Honours
The Organization’s flagship event — an annual continental gathering that unites Africa’s boldest voices to shape inclusive, sustainable, and smart economies.
The New Africa Amazon
A dynamic network and platform recognizing and connecting Africa’s most visionary and impactful women leaders across sectors.
The New Africa Hall of Fame & Awards
An annual celebration of African excellence — recognizing exceptional leaders, youth, innovators, and diaspora champions.
Award Categories Include:
Business Icon of the Year
Woman of Influence
Youth Leader of the Year
Diaspora Impact Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
The New Africa Institute
The Magazine’s capacity-building arm, dedicated to mentoring, equipping, and preparing Africa’s youth and emerging leaders for transformative leadership.
Flagship Programme:
The Youth Mentorship Summit
The 100 Top African Leaders List
An annual recognition of individuals and institutions transforming Africa in leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, media, culture, and advocacy (Iconic Leaders, Inspirational women, Influential young leaders)
Other Initiatives
New Africa Leadership Network
A platform for peer learning and collaboration among African leaders.
Real-Life African Stories Project
Documenting and celebrating African changemakers.
New Africa Women of Power Series
Empowering African women through talks, mentorship, and media visibility.
Strategic Advisory
Supporting African governments, institutions, and brands in leadership positioning and Africa-led partnerships.
History of Previous Events
Since its first edition in 2019, The New Africa Global Economic Summit & Honours has established itself as one of Africa most respected platforms for dialogue, action, and continental cooperation.
Nigeria
Africa’s Emerging Leaders & Economic Renaissance.
NOVEMBER 2019
NIGERIA
Ghana
Africa Rising: Regional Cooperation & Youth Impact
JULY 2023
Morocco
Innovation, Inclusive Policies & Sustainable development
(Focus on girls’ rights)
OCTOBER 2024
Zambia
NOVEMBER 2024
Casablanca & Dakhla, Morocco
– Cities – 1Summit – Vision & Action combined
-Morocco as a strategic Africa host bridging diplomacy & grassroots innovation
NOVEMBER 2025 – 6TH EDITION
Summit 2025 Strategic Framework
Official Title
The New Africa Global Economic Summit & Honours 2025 & WeInnDakhla Africa Forum
Official Theme
Reimagining Africa: AI-Driven Growth, Inclusive Education, and Global Partnerships for a Prosperous Future.
Official Tagline
Building Smart, Inclusive, and Resilient African Economies for Tomorrow.
Theme Rationale
Africa’s future is being shaped at the intersection of technology, education, and partnerships.
This theme reflects Africa’s critical shift from potential to power — from observer to creator — from fragmented initiatives to integrated smart economies.
In 2025, Africa faces 3 urgent imperatives:
1. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for African Solutions
AI is transforming every sector — from agriculture and healthcare to finance, education, and governance. Africa’s opportunity lies in becoming a driver, not a follower, of this revolution — using technology to leapfrog infrastructure gaps and create smart local solutions.
2. Scaling Inclusive Education
Africa’s most valuable asset is its people — especially its women and youth. Future-ready economies require future-ready education. This means aligning skills, technology, and entrepreneurship with real market needs.
3. Redesigning Global Partnerships
Africa must reframe its place in the world — not as a beneficiary of aid but as a co-architect of global solutions. This Summit advocates for partnerships based on shared value, respect, innovation, and investment — led by African priorities.
To position Africa as a resilient, innovative, future-ready, and globally influential continent powered by technology, inclusion, and African-driven solutions.
To unite Africa’s leaders, innovators, women, youth, and partners to co-design transformative solutions for inclusive prosperity, regional cooperation, and smart development.
- Empower women and youth as drivers of Africa’s innovation ecosystems
- Accelerate Africa’s digital transformation and AI integration
Promote climate-smart growth and sustainable industrialisation
Strengthen regional integration through AfCFTA & trade facilitation
Advance good governance through digital tools & transparency
Foster Africa-driven global partnerships grounded in equity
Bridge high-level policy design with grassroots impact.
The Casablanca Resolutions: Strategic Policy Commitments & Recommendations
The Dakhla Declaration: A South-South Framework for Women-led Innovation & Investment in Africa
Launch of the Pan-African Women Innovators Network
Strengthened regional and cross-sector partnerships
Increased investment attention for Dakhla’s sustainable economy
A continental roadmap for smart, inclusive, and resilient African economies
WHY MOROCCO?
Morocco: Africa’s Strategic Gateway and Continental Catalyst
Morocco is not simply hosting the Summit –Morocco is modelling a new African paradigm.
Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has emerged as a continental hub for infrastructure diplomacy, innovation sharing, south-south cooperation, and African-driven integration.
Morocco’s Africa strategy is grounded in action – transforming ideas into infrastructure, partnerships into policies, and vision into visible results.
WHY CASABLANCA?
Casablanca: The Economic Pulse and Academic Powerhouse
Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and economic capital, is hosting the Summit at the prestigious Ecole Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion (ENCG Casablanca).
A city where markets meet ideas and innovation intersects with industry, Casablanca embodies the synergy of commerce, education, and continental ambition.
As a hub for finance, entrepreneurship, and higher education, Casablanca offers a dynamic setting for bold conversations, strategic networking, and transformative partnerships. Hosting the Summit at ENCG Casablanca underscores the city’s role as a launchpad for Africa’s next generation of leaders — grounded in academic excellence, civic engagement, and global cooperation.
Casablanca is where Africa’s future is imagined, designed, and delivered.
WHY DAKHLA?
Dakhla: The Territory of Action
Dakhla is Morocco’s emerging model of decentralized development, regional innovation, and community-driven growth.
Strategically positioned between ocean and desert, Dakhla has become a living laboratory for:
Women-led entrepreneurship
Blue economy & aquaculture
Eco-tourism & sustainable investments
Renewable energy projects
Regional logistics within Atlantic Africa
Dakhla proves that Africa’s transformation is not only about capital cities — it is about regions, local talent, and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
For the Summit, Dakhla is where vision meets action — where Africa’s solutions are born, scaled, and shared.
Summit Partners
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A Summit That Is More Than An Event — A Movement For Africa’s Future
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Why This Summit Matters
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An Invitation To Join Us
The New Africa Global Economic Summit & Honours 2025 & WeInnDakhla Africa Forum are not simply gatherings of people and speeches.
They are a continental commitment.
A space for vision to meet action.
A platform where Africa speaks for itself — leads for itself — and builds for itself.
In a world where global dynamics are shifting, Africa is no longer waiting to be invited to the table — Africa is designing its own table.
This Summit embodies that new African logic:
- Bold
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Inclusive
This is not an isolated event. It is a platform with lasting impact, creating real results through:
Africa-led policy recommendations
Cross-sector collaborations
New investment pipelines
Women & youth empowerment strategies
Strengthened regional integration
Real engagement with local communities
The creation of Africa’s next innovation and leadership networks
We call on global partners, development agencies, private investors, and African institutions to walk with us — not as observers, but as co-creators of Africa’s next chapter.
An Africa that is:
Smart
Inclusive
Resilient
Proudly led by its people
Deeply rooted in its regions
And boldly connected to the world
