I extend a warm welcome to all participants of MADE IN Germany – AFRICA. It is exciting to see state of the art products from Germany meeting a fast growing market of African consumers and innovative companies. German companies realized more and more the unlimited potential of Africa. The dynamics in digitization, energy transition and agricultural production – to name a few – are impressing. The success of so many partnerships has proven that you can be part of this thrilling development with quality products made in Germany. I wish all participants an enjoyable and fruitful experience that will lead to growing commercial and trade relationships