CGECI Academy 26: Ivorian business leaders celebrate excellence and reward talent at gala dinner

At the end of the two-day CGECI Academy 2026, Ivorian business leaders held a gala dinner on October 30 at the Palais des Congrès of the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire. The 14th edition, themed “Human capital, a strategic lever for Africa,” brought together business executives, partners, institutional figures and representatives of foreign employers’ organizations. The Ivorian Employers’ Awards recognized private-sector figures for their performance and contributions to the national economy. Alain Kouadio, CEO of the Kaydan Group, received the Entrepreneur of the Year award.