18 November 2025
Palais des Congrès, Tunis
Tech the Justice Gap:
Justice for the Economy
Access to justice is not only a right — it’s a key driver of economic growth, trust, and inclusion. Yet in Tunisia, many entrepreneurs, workers, and small businesses still face legal uncertainty, compliance burdens, and limited access to affordable legal support.
Tech the Justice Gap: Justice for the Economy is a national forum bringing together leaders from government, business, and civil society to explore how people-centred justice can unlock economic opportunity and drive inclusive growth.
Hosted by HiiL Tunisia, this forum will showcase cutting-edge justice innovations, launch new initiatives, and foster collaboration between institutions, startups, and communities shaping Tunisia’s economic future.
Why Attend
- Discover innovations transforming justice for entrepreneurs, workers, and MSMEs.
- Connect with policy leaders, innovators, and international partners.
- Explore AI and digital solutions that make justice faster, fairer, and more inclusive.
- Be part of a national conversation on justice as a driver of economic resilience.
Forum Highlights
- Launch of the Monde du Travail platform with the Ministry of Social Affairs.
- Showcase of AI-driven legal solutions from the Hack4Justice initiative.
- Presentation of the Justice Needs Survey for MSMEs.
- Startup Parade featuring Tunisia’s most promising legal tech innovators.
- High-level panels, keynotes, and networking opportunities.
Agenda
Tech the Justice Gap: Justice for the Economy will take place on November 18th, 2025, at Palais des Congrès, Tunis.
The forum will feature a full-day programme of high-level discussions, innovation showcases, and interactive sessions designed to inspire collaboration and practical action at the intersection of justice and the economy.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 to 09:30 | Registration and welcome |
| 09:30 to 09:55 | Opening speeches by high level guests and HiiL leadership |
| 10:00 to 10:10 | Keynote: What is Justice for the Economy?, By Ronald Lenz, Director of Innovation and Program Director MENA |
| 10:10 to 10:20 | Launch: Monde Du Travail, In collaboration with the Tunisian Labor Inspection |
| 10:20 to 10:35 | Keynote: Impact of AI on enhancing services for MSMEs, By Ghazi Saddem, Digital transformation expert, member of “Collège des startups”. |
| 10:35 to 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 to 11:45 |
Panel discussion: How can the justice system best support mSMEs, both formal and informal, to ensure strong Tunisian economic growth? Mr. Adel Chouari, Director of National Business Register Mr. Wahb Ouertani, President of CONECT Intech Mr. Kamel Ouerfelli, Assistant Director General at APII Mr. Laaroussi Zguir, General Secretary of Tunisian Bar Association Moderated by: Mrs Raja Mazeh, Country Manager HiiL Tunisia. |
| 11:45 to 12:05 | Keynote: “Innovation, trust, and economic justice: How to unlock MSMEs potential?”, By Azzam Soualmia, Founder and CEO of Swiver |
| 12:05 to 12:20 | Keynote: A MENA perspective on Justice for SMEs, By Maaike De Langen, Senior Advisor at OECD |
| 12:20 to 13:20 |
Startup parade Selected startups will pitch their innovative justice solutions that empower MSMEs, simplify legal processes, and promote fair business practices, in front of a jury of experts, institutional partners, and an audience of 300 participants. E Tafakna, Contractzlab, Juridoc, Idaraty, LegalD |
| 13:20 to 13:30 | Closing word |
| 13:30 to 15:00 | Lunch + Networking cocktail |
Interested in attending?
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