Europe-Africa science diplomacy: what contributions can the world’s leading university network make?

The University Agency of Francophone Countries (AUF) organised an international conference in Brussels on 8 July 2025 entitled Europe-Africa science diplomacy: what contributions can the world’s leading university network make? The theme addressed was the challenges of scientific diplomacy between Europe and Africa. The day of strategic dialogue, supported by the world’s leading Francophone university network, is available on YouTube at the following address:

The event, held in Brussels, was conducted in French and broadcast live. The day was divided into four round tables, the titles and times of which are as follows:

09h45 – 11h00: Round table 1 Diplomatie scientifique et Organisations multilatérales

11h30 – 12h45: Round table 2 Diplomatie scientifique, Recherche et Innovation : perspectives croisées

14h30 – 15h45: Round table 3 Diplomatie scientifique francophone : utopie ou réalité?

16h15 – 17h30: Round table 4 - Diplomatie scientifique et Projets de coopération Internationale.