3rd Edition of Afro-Norman Business Meetings
The JED FORUM concept (Entrepreneurship and Discovery Day) is the initiative of Mrs. Orphée Stéphanie Brasseur, of Ivorian origin. This forum aims to bring together the African diaspora, European partners, financial institutions and investors around a unique platform for exchange and experience sharing.
JED aims to promote the Normandy region and facilitate investments between Africa and Europe, while highlighting business opportunities, local businesses and Norman products. This event is a real bridge between continents to discover Made in Africa and the economic synergies possible between Normandy and Africa.
10+
Countries represented
850+
Participants
40+
Contracts signed
600+
Confirmed appointments
Mareshal Zongo or Gnamian Bi, real name Nestor Gole, is an Ivorian humorist, singer and producer. Member of the humorist group Zongo and Tao, he is president of the Association of Professional Humorists of Côte d'Ivoire (AHPCI) and artistic advisor in charge of Humor at the Abidjan Arts Market (MASA Festival). As a guest artist in preview of JED FORUM, he brings his artistic touch and dynamism to enrich this event focused on creativity and sharing between Africa and Normandy.
JED connects entrepreneurs, institutions, exhibitors and economic partners from Normandy, Africa and Europe around business opportunities, visibility and cooperation. Our mission: to make Normandy a hub of innovation and investment for Africa, creating sustainable bridges for shared prosperity. After two structuring editions, the objective is to develop a more sustainable Afro-Norman platform with a major annual event, relay formats and partner offers.
Discover the 18 countries represented at JED 2026, a true global crossroads for exchanges and opportunities.
France
Côte d'Ivoire
Tchad
Congo Brazzaville
Gabon
Burkina Faso
Sénégal
Norvège
Suède
Rwanda
Belgique
Suisse
Luxembourg
Bénin
Cameroun
Maroc
Dubaï
Pakistan
Nine influential figures from the African, Norman and European entrepreneurial ecosystem share their expertise, vision and strategies to build sustainable bridges between our continents. Together, they explore the paths of innovation, investment and strategic partnerships for shared and sustainable prosperity.
Join us for the 3rd edition of JED, a must-attend event for economic players between Africa, Normandy and Europe.
Discover the essential data illustrating the main results and successes of the event, reflecting our commitment to shared and sustainable prosperity.
Dive into an exclusive selection of images illustrating the energy and impact of JED.
Join us for a unique experience focused on innovation, investment and strategic partnerships. Choose the pack that suits your needs.
Major players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem who support JED and contribute to its international influence.
Discover why JED 2026 is the must-attend event for Business Leaders, Investors, Decision-makers and partners between Africa, Normandy and Europe. Together, let's build shared and sustainable prosperity through innovation and strategic partnerships.
