Program
"Banking and Finance at the Service of the Emergence of Guinean and African SMEs"
The largest annual gathering for SMEs in Africa
Pre-Event
18 – 19 November 2026
- Welcome and arrival of delegations
- Preparation and setup of exhibitors
- COPIL meetings
- Welcome evening for delegations
Post-Event
From 24 November 2026
- Return of delegations
- Booth dismantling
- Capitalization and evaluation
- Acknowledgments and reports
- Announcement of the 13th edition
SME and Inclusive Finance Cross
A friendly sporting event to connect SMEs and inclusive finance, and kick off exchanges before the official opening
Day theme:
Opening and Connection
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
CeremonyOFFICIAL VISIT OF THE EXCELLENCE EXPO VILLAGE
VisitINAUGURAL MINISTERIAL PANEL
PanelLUNCH NETWORKING / BOOTH VISITS
NetworkingINSTITUTIONAL PANEL — PARTNERS' AGORA
PanelHEADS OF DELEGATION AUDIENCE
InstitutionalLAUNCH OF B2B / B2F / B2G MEETINGS
NetworkingOFFICIAL COCKTAIL and NETWORKING
SocialDay theme:
Integration and Finance
ROUND TABLE ON REGIONAL INTEGRATION
Round TableBILATERAL NETWORKING CONSULAR CHAMBERS
NetworkingSTRATEGIC DIALOGUE 1 — Banks and Financing
DialogueSTRATEGIC DIALOGUE 2 — MFIs and Inclusive Finance
DialogueSBPME MASTER CLASS N°1 — Banks and MFIs
Master ClassSBPME MASTER CLASS N°2 — Local Content and Bankability
Master Class★ SUPER PME AWARDS — GALA EVENING
GalaDay theme:
Territories and Visits
ECONOMIC VISIT — PORT OF MORÉBAYA AND SIMANDOU PROJECT
VisitLUNCH NETWORKING
NetworkingNETWORKING AND BUSINESS MEETINGS
Networking★ CONAKRY BY NIGHT — CULTURAL EVENING
GalaDay theme:
Closing and Delivery
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND AI PANEL
ConferenceGRAND DIASPORA AND SME DIALOGUE
DialogueLUNCH NETWORKING
NetworkingFINALISATION OF B2B / B2F NEGOTIATIONS
NetworkingCLOSING CEREMONY — ADOPTION OF THE CONAKRY RESOLUTION 2026
Closing
Flagship Programs
Integrated SME Pathway
Tailored support from diagnosis to connecting with banks and financial institutions.
Innovative Projects and Agora
Pitching and meeting space for innovative project leaders and investors.
SME Campus and MasterClass
Intensive training led by international experts to strengthen leadership skills.
Excellence Expo Village
Showcase of SME products and services, financial institutions and technical partners.
SME Community and AFRICADI
Permanent networking, experience sharing and business opportunities platform.
Strategic Dialogues
High-level round tables between public and private decision-makers and development partners.
Ongoing Activities
Excellence Expo Village — Open daily
B2B / B2F / B2C Matchmaking — Continuous sessions
AFRICADI Concierge — Personalized support
SME Desks — Information and guidance
Innovative Projects Pitch — Daily sessions
Innovative SME Showcase — Permanent exhibitions
Guest Country of Honor — Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast will be honored at this 12th edition, with a delegation of business leaders, financial institutions and technical partners, showcasing its expertise in SME financing and regional integration.