TUNISIA INVESTMENT FORUM 22ᵉ ÉDITION
About TIF 2026
The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia), under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy and Planning and in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is honored and pleased to invite you to the 22nd edition of the Tunisia Investment Forum (TIF), to be held on 25–26 June 2026 at El Mouradi Gammarth Hotel – Tunis, under the slogan: “Tunisia: Renewed Dynamic, New Opportunities”.
Tunisia Investment Forum (TIF) 2026 is a leading economic event and a key platform for promoting Tunisia as a competitive investment destination and a strategic gateway to high-potential markets. Opened by the Tunisian Head of the Government, this edition will highlight the country’s economic reforms, the priorities of the 2026–2030 National Development Plan, Tunisia’s growing role in global value chains, a competitive investment destination and a gateway to Africa.
Bringing together international decision-makers, investors, institutions, and business leaders, TIF 2026 will feature high-level plenary sessions, sector-focused workshops, and B2B meetings across strategic sectors including automotive, textiles, renewable energy, agri-food, and women’s entrepreneurship, fostering sustainable partnerships and new investment opportunities.
About us
FIPA – Tunisia “The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency” is a governmental organization created in 1995 in charge of promoting and encouraging Foreign Direct Investment to set up and expand their activities in Tunisia.
FIPA-Tunisia and its overseas offices have as their main missions :
- Providing information on investment opportunities in Tunisia
- Providing information on the regulations related to investment
- Assisting in the search for partners and putting in contact with key players
- Planning and organizing prospecting visits in Tunisia
- Finding suitable land and premises
- Supporting the process of setting up a company
- Assisting any foreign investor based in Tunisia.
Highlights from the previous edition
Expected attendees
Scheduled speakers
Scheduled meetings
Upcoming conferences
Highlights from Our Speakers
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08h30 - 09h30
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9h30 – 10h30
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Opening Ceremony
Moderator: Mr. Wassim Belarbi
• H.E. Mr. Samir Abdelhafidh, Minister of Economy and Planning
• Mr Enrico Maria Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle and President of Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo.
• Mrs. Malinne Blomberg, Deputy Director General of the African DevelopmentBank Group for North Africa and Country Manager for Tunisia
• Mr. Jean-Lou Blachier, President of the Francophone Employers' Group (GPI)
• Mr. Samir Majoul, President of the Tunisian Union of Industry,
Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) and President of the Union of Arab Chambers
• Mr. Wamkele Mene Secretary-General of African Continental Free Trade Area. AfCFTA
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Official Opening: H.E. Mrs. Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Head of Government
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10h30 – 12h00
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TIF 2026 Awards: Celebrating Excellence of Foreign Investment
The TIF 2026 Awards are a prestigious distinction recognizing the outstanding contributions of foreign investors to Tunisia’s economic development and growth. This ceremony honors the commitment, innovation, and excellence of companies that have chosen Tunisia as an investment destination.
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12h00 – 13h30
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13h30 - 15h00
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Plenary Session 1- Strengthening Tunisia’s Competitiveness: Reforms and Opportunities
Moderator: Mr. Anis MORAI
- H.E. Mr. Samir Abdelhafidh, Minister of Economy and Planning
Speakers:
- H.E.Mr.Samir Abdelhafidh,Minister of Economy and Planning
- Mr.Fethi Zouhaier Nouri,Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia
- Mrs.Chantal Dupasquier,Senior Economic Affairs Officer and Chief of the InvestmentPolicyReviewProgramat United Nations Conferenceon Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Mr.Adel Ben Khaled,Chief Operating Officer COO of Autoelectric Tunisia
- Mr. Jörn Bousselmi, General Director of AHK Tunisia
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15h00-15h30
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Parallel Sessions
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15h30-17h00
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Parallel Sessions
African Development Bank Seminar:
“Business Opportunities of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)”
Moderator - Mr. Elhadj Malick SOUMARE
Chief Regional Procurement Coordinator, AfDB
“Strengthening the Competitiveness of Tunisian Companies
in Markets Financed by Multilateral Development Banks”
15:20 – 15:30| Registration and welcome of participants
15:30 – 16:20| Opening Session
Mrs. Malinne Blomberg, Deputy Director General of the African
Development Bank Group for North Africa and Country Manager for Tunisia
16:20 – 16:40 | Interactive Discussion with Participants
Q&A Session
16:40 – 17:30 | Panel discussion:
Mr. Jalel TEBIB, General Manager, FIPA-Tunisia
Panelists: Success stories on the implementation of World Bank
and AfDB-funded projects by sector: Representatives of Soroubat, EPPM,
Chaabane Company
Mr. Clément AHOSSI, Division Chief, Procurement North, Central
and West Region, African Development Bank
Mr. Melance Ndikumasabo, Senior Procurement Specialist, World Bank
Mr. Jamel KSIBI, President of the National Federation of Building
and Public Works Contractors, Representative of UTICA
Representative of HAICOP
Closing Remarks: - Mrs. Malinne Blomberg, Deputy Director General of the African Development Bank
Group for North Africa and Country Manager for Tunisia
IOM Seminar:
Tunisia Residing Abroad: A Strategic Pillar for Investment, Innovation,
and Development Financing
Moderator - Ms. Cécile Riallant, Deputy Head of Mission of the IOM in Tunisia
Speakers - Mr. Tarek Hosni, Director of FIPA-Paris
- Mr Mohamed Amine Rekik-General Manager-Central Bank
- Mrs Manel Rouis-Deputy General Manager- APII
- Mr. Amine Aloulou, President of the Association Tunisienne des Grandes Écoles (ATUGE)
- Ms. Jawahar Allala, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Systnaps
15:30 – 15:35| Opening Remarks
Moderator: Ms. Cécile Riallant, Deputy Head of Mission of the IOM in Tunisia
15:35 – 15:45| Strategic Framework
Mr. Tarek Bouhlel, General Director of African Cooperation, Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP)
15:45 – 16:40 | Panel discussion:
Mr. Tarek Bouhlel, General Director of African Cooperation, Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP)
Representative of APII
Representative of the Central Bank of Tunisia
Ms. Jawaher Allala, Co-Founder and CEO of Systnaps
Mr. Amine Aloulou, President of ATUGE
16:40 – 16:55 | Interactive Discussion with Participants
Q&A Session
16:55 – 17:00 | Panel Wrap-up
Moderator: Ms. Cécile Riallant, Deputy Head of Mission of the IOM in Tunisia
Conclusions and Closing Remarks
17:00 – 18:00 | Diaspora Investment Clinics and Project Facilitation Desk
Bilateral exchanges with institutional focal points and orientation of projects towards the most relevant investment support mechanisms and services.
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08h00 – 09h00
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09h00 – 10h30
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Plenary Session 2 – Tunisia : A Gateway to Africa
Moderator: Mr. Anis Morai
- H.E. Mr. Samir Abid, Minister of Trade and Export Development
Speakers:
- H.E. Mr. Samir Abid, Minister of Trade and Export Development
- Mr. Michele Vollaro, Editorial Coordinator and Member of Internationalia Management Board
- Mr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank
- Mr. Mohamed Seck, Vice President of the National Confederation of Employers of Senegal (CNES)
- S.E. Dr. Youssef Elkordofani, Executive Director of African Inclusive Markets Excellence Center
- Mr. Anis Jaziri, President of Tunisia Africa Business Council
- Mr. Aslan Berjeb, President of CONECT – Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises – Presenting the Tunisian experience in Africa
- Mr. Nacef Belkhiria, President of the Mixed Chambers of Commerce – Tunisia as a strategic hub between foreign companies and Africa
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10h30 – 11h00
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11h00 - 12h45
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Plenary Session 3 – Announcement
Moderator's Opening: 11h00 – 11h05 |5 min - Mr. Anis Morai
Official Launch of the Digital Investor Platform: 11h05 – 11h15 |10 min - Mrs. Atef Jamoussi, Head of Support Department, in charge of Cooperation- Tunisia Investment Authority
Announcement of Major Investment Projects: 11h15 – 12h10 |55 min- 3 minutes per project.
Announcement of Strategic Public Projects: 12h10 – 12h20 |10 min
Aghlabides Medical City (Kairouan) – Mr. Riadh HENTATI, CEO
Ben Ghayadha Project (Mahdia)- Mrs. Hela Dissem Rahmouni, CEO / Mr. Borhène Dhaouadi, architect
IFC Funding & Support to Private Projects: 12h20 – 12h30 |10 min- Mrs. Sarah MORSI, Resident Representative (Tunisia, Libya)
MOU Signature : 12h20 – 12h35 |5 min
Press Session: 12h35 – 12h40 |5 min
Closing Remarks: 12h40 – 12h45 |5 min
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13h00-14h00
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14h00-17h30
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Parallel Sessions – Workshops on High-Value-Added Sectors and Women Entrepreneurs
As part of an exploration of Tunisia’s dynamic economic landscape, four parallel sessions will highlight high-value-added sectors. Designed to provide an in-depth analysis of these industries and their innovation and growth potential, they will serve as a platform for exchange, enabling stakeholders to identify and seize opportunities within key sectors that will contribute to the country’s future prosperity.
• Workshop 1 – Automotive Components Sector in Tunisia
Moderator: - Mr. Khaled Abdeljaoued, Director, Cluster Mecatronic Tunisia
Opening:
- Mr. Jalel Tebib, Director General, FIPA-Tunisia
- Mr. José Portilla, Director General, SERNAUTO (TBC)
- Mr. Ouael Chouchane, Secretary of State for Energy Transition,
Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (TBC)
Panel 1 – Connectivity and E-Mobility
- Mr. Abdelhamid Gannouni, Director of Energy Efficiency, ANME
- Mr. Walid Zammit, Director, ATTT
- Mr. Fakhri Bouzaiane, Deputy Director for African Union Cooperation, MCDE (online)
- Mr. Firas Feki, Director General, KPIT Tunisia
- Mr. Khaled Hbaieb, Cofounder, BAKO Motors
- Mr. Mehdi Kallel, Director of Innovation, Batteries ASSAD
- Mr. Mahamoud Dammak, Sfax Office Director, SEGULA Technologies
Panel 2 – Innovation, Sustainability and R&D
- Mr. Hichem Turki, President, Novation City / ATT / CMT
- Mrs. Dorsaf Sebai, Professor, INSAT
- Mr. Kaies Bouaziz, Central Director of Mechanical Laboratories, CETIME
- Mr. Khalil Aissaoui, Director of Innovation, ACTIA ES
- Mr. Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Director General, ST Microelectronics
- Mr. Maher Amara, Director General, SHERPA Engineering
- Mrs. Souha Bejaoui, CEO & Co-Founder, ProVerdy
Closing:
- Mr. Slim Ferchichi, Director of IME Industries State of play " Competitiveness Pact & Tunisia Automotive Smart City"
- Mrs. Fatma Kolsi, Director General, TAA – Summary of Recommendations
• Workshop 2 – Women Entrepreneurship
Opening:
- Opening remarks by the President of the CIF and a representative of FIPA
Panel 1 – Investing in Women-led Businesses:
- Investment in women-initiated enterprises and financial inclusion
Panel 2 – From Knowledge to Innovation:
- Tomorrow’s education, digital transformation and AI
Panel 3 – Power Skills and Female Leadership:
- Leadership competencies – Focus on key skills for female leadership
Closing Debate:
- Open dialogue between participants and panelists
• Workshop 3 – Investment and Partnership Opportunities in the Agribusiness
and Food Processing Sector
Moderator: - Mr. Ramzi Zamali, CEO, Bizerte Technology Cluster
Opening:
- Welcome address: FIPA
Plenary Speakers:
- Mr. Mohsen Boulares, Director General, Groupement des Industries de Conserves Alimentaires – GICA
- Dr Abdelilah Belatik Arab Organization for Agricultural Investment and Development
- Mr. Mourad Ben Hassine, President and CEO, Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX)
- Mrs. Inji Doggui Hanini, Director General, Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Investment (APIA)
- Mr. Chedly Abdelly, Director General, National Agency for the Promotion of Scientific Research (ANPR)
- Mrs. Hamida Belgaied, Director General of Agri-Food Industries
- Success Story
- Project Presentations:
- Wafra Agricole, synergy between Italy and Tunisia for innovative agriculture
- AGRI Résilience Grombalia
Q&A and Closing:
- Questions and Answers
- Summary of recommendations and opportunities
- Closing of the workshop
- Startup Box Tour (to be defined with APIA)
• Workshop 4 – Investment and Partnership Opportunities in the Textile
and Apparel Sector
Moderator: - FTTH
Opening:
- Welcome address: FIPA
Panel Discussion:
- Mr. Laurent Aucouturier, Partner, Gherzi Textile Organisation AG
- Mr. Haithem Bouagila, President, Tunisian Federation of Textile and Apparel (FTTH)
- Mr. El Mohsen Missaoui, Director General, Textile Technical Centre (CETTEX)
- Mr. Tarek Ferjaoui, CEO, MFC Pôle, Textile Competitiveness Cluster of Monastir
- Success Story
- Project Presentations (– To be defined with Institut Supérieur de la Mode de Monastir and FTTH
Q&A and Closing:
- Open discussion and Q&A session with participants
- Summary of recommendations and opportunities
- Closing of the workshop
Venue
Join us in Tunisia
El MOURADI Tunis Hotel is located on a beautiful private beach few minutes from downtown Tunis and near Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN). The Hotel offers beautiful views and comforting amenities designed to make your stay more relaxing. It offers a business accommodation in the coast of Carthage. Start your morning with a free buffet breakfast, or order breakfast in your room and enjoy it on your balcony. Go for a swim in one of our sparkling pools or unwind in our sauna. Stay connected with high-speed Internet and take advantage of our dry cleaning services. Luxury suites are available.
