Dakar, Republic of Senegal · November 26 – 28, 2026

Building sustainable economic partnerships

The Forum builds economic and trade cooperation between Sudan and Senegal, opens West African ECOWAS markets to Sudanese products and services, and presents Sudanese companies and expertise internationally.

Strategic Objectives

Facilitate Investment Partnerships
Create a direct platform for companies from both countries to establish joint investment projects.
Support Trade Expansion
Help Sudanese companies enter West African markets and facilitate exports, imports, and mutual investment.
Institutional & Government Cooperation
Strengthen economic coordination between public and private bodies in Sudan and Senegal.
Professional Business Meetings
Organize scheduled, pre-qualified company-to-company (B2B) and company-to-government (B2G) meetings.
Knowledge & Expertise Exchange
Encourage economic dialogue through seminars and accompanying discussion platforms.

Reconstruction & Post-War Investment Opportunities

Cross-Border Sudanese Investment
Create stable regional outlets that support company continuity and growth.
Post-War Investment Opportunities
Present development projects and identify sectors ready for strategic partnerships when conditions stabilize.
Foreign Investment & Expertise
Connect with investment funds and regional and international financial institutions in Senegal.
Economic Diplomacy
Strengthen public and economic diplomacy and a sustainable trade platform between both countries.

Forum Focus

Mining and agriculture are the primary focus of the forum, with additional opportunities across other priority sectors.

Primary focus

Mining & Ancillary Operations
Mining & Ancillary Operations

Mineral exploration and extraction, mining technologies and equipment, and ancillary services and operations

Agriculture & Livestock
Agriculture & Livestock

Agricultural machinery, livestock production technologies, and animal husbandry

Additional sectors

Contracting & Infrastructure
Contracting & Infrastructure
Technology & Digital Services
Technology & Digital Services
Energy & Renewable Energy
Energy & Renewable Energy
Pharmaceutical Industries & Healthcare
Pharmaceutical Industries & Healthcare
Banking & Financial Services
Banking & Financial Services
General Trade & Consumer Goods
General Trade & Consumer Goods
Education
Education
Ports & Logistics
Ports & Logistics
Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism & Hospitality