The capital of Madagascar is hosting the 8th edition of SADC Industrialization Week (SIW) at the Novotel Antananarivo, jointly organized by the SADC General Secretariat, the Malagasy Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, the Syndicat des Industries de Madagascar (SIM), and the SADC Business Council.
SIW 2025: A MAIN EVENT
The figures confirm the importance of SIW 2025 as the largest public-private platform dedicated to the region’s economic transformation.
• 16 Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
• More than 400 participants from foreign delegations
• More than 3,000 visitors expected
• More than 50 partners involved
• 24 countries represented
• 12 plenary sessions and 7 side events
• 105 speakers, including 41 from Madagascar
• 100 booths and country pavilions open to the general public
INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE, AND ENERGY TRANSITION: THE PILLARS
The theme of the 8th edition of SIW 2025 is “Promoting Industrialization, Agricultural System Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC.” It addresses the current challenges facing the continent and, more specifically, the subregion. These three pillars are essential for SADC. Choosing this theme reflects SADC’s vision of building a common and prosperous future for the peoples of the region.
A HISTORIC EVENT
The SIW is supported by some fifty partners, contributors, and donors. Official partners include the PAISF and PA ZLECAF projects, AFG Banque as Official Bank, and ARO Insurance as Official Insurer. In addition, YAS, BRED, BECOM, INJET, Ravinala Airports, Aeropub, and G4S have also joined the ranks of Platinum Partners to ensure a high-quality organization for this edition. One hundred and five (105) speakers will take part in the 12 plenary sessions, including 41 local experts. The panel themes are particularly relevant and relevant to the challenges facing SADC countries:
Financing an inclusive agro-industrial revolution: mobilizing innovation, investment, and intra-African trade for a transformed SADC
Accelerating climate-smart investment and trade integration in Southern Africa’s agri-food systems.
Harnessing the Mining, Energy, and Industrial Nexus: Unlocking the Potential of Critical Minerals Value Chains for a Green and Inclusive Energy Transition in Southern Africa. Integrating SMEs into Regional Value Chains.
Powering Southern Africa’s Future: Advancing a Just Energy Transition through Renewable Energy, Regional Integration, and Innovation.
Advancing Industrialization through Tourism Development in the SADC Region.
Impact of the Circular Economy on Innovation, Inclusive, and Sustainable Industrial Development.
Empowering Women and Youth in the Agricultural Sector through Innovation and Entrepreneurial Transformation.
Industrial Skills, Continental Impact: The SADC Workforce for the PA-AfCFTA.
Strategies to Catalyze Industrial Growth through Agricultural Transformation.
Strengthening Regional Quality Infrastructure to Support SADC Industrialization and Resilience.
Inclusive Industrialization. : When Small Factories Build a Great Region
Advancing Industrialization and Agricultural Transformation in SADC: The Case of the Leather and Pharmaceutical Value Chains
India-SADC Business Forum
Seven (7) side events will also enliven SIW 2025, with varied themes focused on industry, agriculture, and the energy transition. Visits to industrial sites
