UDI — Your Development in Africa

Grow your business in Africa with an on-the-ground partner.

We support companies, institutions and investors in their development across Africa, from strategic analysis to operational implementation.

operating across the continent
countries · Maghreb, Africa, M. East & Europe
delegates gathered at a single summit
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strategy, logistics, funding, content

They trust us

SMIT
ADM
JICA
RENEWPAC
WACH
Ministry of Transport
Ministry of Water
AFD
BAD
Michlifen
Terrou Bi
ANP
Africa PACT
ACO
Enabel
GIZ
HPM
Liberal International
MENA2050
Our expertise

One standard: turning intent into tangible results.

Whether you are entering a new market or bringing a major event to life, we operate on the ground through a network rooted across Africa.

01 — Consulting & Growth

Market entry in Morocco & growth in Africa

We become the operational arm of organisations expanding on the continent: opening doors, securing partners and de-risking every step.

  • Tailored market research — e.g. scoping the water market for a Spanish industrial group.
  • Supplier sourcing — e.g. identifying and auditing suppliers for a textile brand.
  • Subcontractors & resellers and distribution-network design.
  • Market entry & setup: administration, entity creation, on-the-ground team support.
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02 — Events

B2B event organisation in Africa

We design and orchestrate the moments that move your brand and communities forward — anchored in Africa, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

  • Brand & product launches across African markets.
  • Corporate training & seminars, on site or on the move.
  • Immersive learning expeditions on entrepreneurship and sustainability.
  • Event production delivered for companies and foundations, end to end.
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Our signature

Producers of high-impact events.

Beyond delivery, we carry events on behalf of companies and foundations. Like a producer, we take responsibility from end to end — from funding to the stage.

01

Securing funding

Dossier design, sponsorship, institutional and public partners.

02

Programme & speakers

Identifying and mobilising speakers, ministers and headline guests.

03

Content & editorial

Designing the programme, the content and the event's identity.

04

Logistics & production

Transport, accommodation, show-calling, VIP hosting — flawless delivery.

You entrust us with a vision. We deliver a complete event — funded, programmed and produced.

Our production offer
Our method

One point of contact, four mastered steps.

From first intent to final review, a clear framework that secures every decision — and frees your mind.

01

Listen & frame

We understand your ambition, your constraints and the real terrain.

02

Strategy & network

Action plan, trusted partners and access to the right decision-makers.

03

On-the-ground execution

We operate on site, with the rigour of high-end events.

04

Results & follow-up

We carry responsibility for the result, not just the service.

Case studies

What we have produced on the ground.

All case studies
photo to come International summit · Dakar

RENEWPAC — Dakar

End-to-end logistics and communications for a summit gathering 500+ delegates, dozens of ministers and the presence of President Macky Sall.

500+ delegatesdozens of ministersA→Z logistics & comms
photo to come Training · Morocco

JICA Programme

Support for 80 trainees over one month in Morocco: instructional design, journeys and full logistics.

80 trainees1 month in Morocco
photo to come Sustainable tourism · Ifrane

Greentourism — with SMIT

Design and production of an event dedicated to sustainable tourism, in partnership with SMIT.

SMIT partnerIfrane · Michlifen
International summit · Fès

KARAMAH 2026

International summit planned in Fès, June 2026. UDI Africa handles full production: funding, editorial programming, speaker mobilisation and end-to-end logistics.

June 2026 · FèsFull production
The faces of UDI Africa

Behind the company, two complementary journeys.

A strategic, entrepreneurial vision and flawless operational delivery.

Thomas Idoux

Thomas Idoux

Founder · Managing Director

An engineer by training and former school director, he has been supporting companies, institutions and organisations in their development projects in Africa for several years.

Imane Chafiq El Idrissi

Imane Chafiq El Idrissi

Head of Operations

Specialised in logistics and events, she drives the design and operational execution of projects with a constant focus on quality.

First step

Let's talk about your project in Africa.

Book a free consultation: our experts give you a concrete read on the opportunities and the steps ahead.

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