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 – 20 October 2026
- Welcome and arrival of delegations
- Preparation and setup of exhibitors
- COPIL meetings
- Welcome evening for delegations
Post-Event
From 25 October 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 Ceremony
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
CeremonyOFFICIAL VISIT OF THE EXCELLENCE EXPO VILLAGE
VisitINAUGURAL MINISTERIAL PANEL
PanelLUNCH NETWORKING / BOOTH VISITS
NetworkingINSTITUTIONAL PANEL
PanelHEADS OF DELEGATION AUDIENCE
InstitutionalOFFICIAL COCKTAIL and NETWORKING
SocialDay theme:
Financing and Integration
HIGH-LEVEL ROUND TABLE
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 ClassGuest Country — Business Meetings
NetworkingDay theme:
Opportunities and Champions
SBPME MASTER CLASS N°2 — Local Authorities
Master ClassSBPME MASTER CLASS N°3 — SME Leadership Transformation
Master ClassLUNCH NETWORKING
NetworkingCOUNTRY – TERRITORIES – DIASPORA OPPORTUNITIES
ConferenceBILATERAL NETWORKING GUINEA–USA
NetworkingPITCH and INVESTOR MEETINGS
Pitch★ SUPER PME AWARDS — GALA EVENING
GalaDay theme:
Closing and Outlook
TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC VISITS OF CONAKRY
VisitLUNCH NETWORKING
NetworkingCLOSING SESSION — ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
Closing★ CONAKRY BUSINESS and CULTURAL BY NIGHT
Gala
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.