Lamia Aamou

Biography

Lamia Aamou is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Africa Pavilion, an international platform dedicated to showcasing and connecting African and diaspora innovation with the world's leading tech ecosystems. A specialist in innovation, investment, and global strategy, she accelerates the emergence of high-potential startups on the global stage, notably at CES, where she has helped build an unprecedented and ambitious African presence. She is also an alumna of elite executive programs, including X-Polytechnique, and speaks regularly on impact-driven entrepreneurship, women's leadership, and tech for good. Through Africa Pavilion, Lamia champions a new form of innovation diplomacy — inclusive, transcontinental, and results-oriented. A rising figure in the global tech landscape, she brings a strong vision: positioning Africa as a key engine of worldwide innovation while empowering a new generation of women leaders. Her approach blends strategy, intuition, and powerful storytelling, making her a distinctive and influential voice on international stages.

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