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MCG Conferences & Events

Strategic rooms. Serious conversations. Partnerships that move.

We convene decision-makers, institutions and industry leaders around the ideas, relationships and opportunities shaping Africa and its global partnerships.

Senior leaders participating in an international Messerand conference
ConveneBring the right decision-makers into the room
ConnectCreate meaningful cross-border relationships
AdvanceMove conversations toward practical outcomes
What we convene

Purpose-built formats for consequential conversations.

Every engagement is shaped around its audience and intended outcome—from focused leadership dialogue to international missions and sector-wide conferences.

01 / DIALOGUE

Executive roundtables

Focused, senior-level conversations around emerging priorities, institutional challenges and strategic opportunities.

02 / LEADERSHIP

Government leadership forums

Platforms for public-sector leaders to exchange insight, strengthen capability and explore workable policy approaches.

03 / SECTORS

International conferences

Cross-border gatherings connecting specialists, institutions and decision-makers around defined sector themes.

04 / OPPORTUNITY

Investment missions

Structured engagements designed to surface opportunities and connect credible projects with relevant partners.

05 / LEARNING

Study tours

Immersive visits that expose participants to institutions, practices and ideas with real-world relevance.

06 / RELATIONSHIPS

Executive networking

Curated environments where leaders can build trusted relationships beyond conventional conference interactions.

Designed around outcomes

More than a room full of people.

We design the context around each gathering so participants can move from introductions to shared understanding, credible opportunities and relationships that continue after the event.

  • Relevant people and institutions
  • Focused agendas with practical value
  • International and cross-sector perspectives
  • Space for substantive relationship-building
Delegates at a Messerand strategic meeting in the Netherlands
The value of a strategic meeting is measured by what participants can do differently when they leave.
Upcoming flagship meeting

Continue the conversation in Rotterdam.

The third Dutch–Africa Agriculture Strategic Meeting advances a growing platform for agricultural partnership between Africa and the Netherlands.

2026 Dutch Africa Agriculture Strategic Meetings, DAASM3
DAASM3 · 2026

Dutch Africa Agriculture Strategic Meetings

Seeds of Partnership — Driving Inclusive Growth

Date26–27 November 2026
VenueRotterdam Hilton Hotel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Our event record

See the rooms we have already brought together.

Explore selected meetings, international exchanges, study visits and executive programmes delivered across several regions.

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