Overview
About
JIE FORUM (National Forum of Young Central African Agribusiness Leaders, Innovators and Entrepreneurs) is a national event dedicated to championing entrepreneurship, innovation and agribusiness led by Central African youth. Every year it brings together project leaders, startups, public institutions and technical and financial partners for talks, exhibitions and workshops.
Our goals
Why the JIE FORUM?
- ✓Present the event, its editions, its programme and its speakers clearly and attractively.
- ✓Let attendees register online: young entrepreneurs, visitors and delegations.
- ✓Give exhibitors and partners a dedicated space to showcase their projects and products.
- ✓Run an interactive discussion forum that encourages exchanges between attendees.
- ✓Raise the profile of the JIE FORUM and make it easier to find partners and funding.
Who the forum is for
Target audience
Young entrepreneurs & startups
Agribusiness, innovation, digital: project owners at every stage.
Exhibitors & partners
Public bodies, private companies and funders looking for talent and projects.
Public institutions
Ministries and national or international cooperation bodies.
General public & media
Curious visitors and press covering the event.
History
JIE FORUM editions
2026 edition
CurrentGrowing innovation, harvesting the future
The 3rd edition of JIE FORUM, with a special focus on digital agribusiness and funding for young entrepreneurs.
2025 edition
Doing business differently
The 2nd edition, which launched the exhibitor and partner area.
2024 edition
The birth of JIE FORUM
The first edition, a founding event driven by Central African youth.
Welcome message
A word from the committee
Chair of the Organising Committee
Dear project leaders, dear partners, it is with immense pride that the organising committee welcomes you to this new edition of JIE FORUM. Together, let us make Central African youth the driving force of agribusiness and innovation on the continent.
Representative of the Ministry of Youth
JIE FORUM embodies our young people's commitment to enterprise and innovation. The Ministry gives its full support to this momentum and invites every young Central African to seize this unique opportunity.