Casablanca hosts first business forum to boost Africa’s growth

On September 19, Casablanca Finance City (CFC) and the Financial Times, with the support of the Casablanca-Settat region, will launch the first edition of the Casablanca Business Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel.

The event will gather over 400 leaders from business, finance, politics, and academia.

As global tensions, shifting trade flows, and climate risks reshape economies, the forum will serve as a platform for dialogue and action, helping African companies strengthen resilience, attract investment, and seize growth opportunities.

“CFC intends to play its full role as a strategic hub and catalyst for this dynamic,” said Saïd Ibrahimi, CEO of CFC Authority.

Discussions will focus on four pillars: the impact of geopolitical shifts on investment, the role of sustainable finance in Africa’s green transition, innovative financing mechanisms to unlock capital, and technology as a catalyst for digital growth and inclusion.

The program will feature keynote speeches from Charlie Robertson, economist and author; Ian Goldin, Oxford professor and former World Bank Vice President; and Omobola Johnson, Senior Partner at TLcom Capital and Nigeria’s former Minister of Communications.

Regularly ranked Africa’s top financial center, Casablanca Finance City now hosts more than 250 companies from 25 countries. The forum further cements its role as a continental hub for investment, innovation, and cooperation, placing Morocco at the heart of Africa’s transformation.