Program
Economic Forum Senegal - Nigeria 2023
Morning: Official Opening Session
- Official speeches, including those of the Special Guest, the Patroness, and the Official Sponsor.
- Presentation of FESEN and major projects and investment opportunities.
Presidential Panel: Energy Innovation and Economic Growth
- Evaluation of current energy policies in Senegal and Nigeria.
- Identification of emerging technologies for economic growth.
- Promotion of public-private collaboration for cleaner energy.
Coffee Break and Informal Networking & Exhibition Visits
1st Session of Economic Project Presentations
- Presentation of flagship projects and innovative initiatives by major Senegalese and Nigerian companies.
- Highlighting investment, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.
- Priority given to Gold sponsors.
Networking Lunch
Panel 3: IT Ecosystem, Financial Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence
- Presentation of flagship projects and innovative initiatives by Senegalese and Nigerian companies.
- Highlighting investment, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.
- Discussion of regulatory and ethical challenges related to the use of ICT, Fintech, and artificial intelligence.
Coffee Break and Informal Networking & Exhibition Visits
2nd Session of Economic Project Presentations
- Presentation of flagship projects and innovative initiatives by Senegalese and Nigerian companies.
- Highlighting investment, collaboration, and partnership opportunities.
- Priority given to Silver partners.
Ceremony for Economic Agreements Signing
- Signing of agreements between institutions, companies, investors, and strategic partners.
Business Dinner: Celebrating Economic Collaboration
- Recognition of key stakeholders and awards for the best projects.
- Additional informal networking opportunities.
Visit to the Knowledge City of Diamniadio
- Exploration of the educational and research ecosystem
- Entities involved: Cheikh Hamidou KANE Digital University (UNCHK), Institute for Health Research, Epidemiological Surveillance and Training (IRESSEF), Amadou Makhtar Mbao University (UAM), National Cyber-Infrastructure for Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (CINERI), and the Higher Institute of Vocational Education (ISEP).
- The ceremony takes place within the ISEP of Diamniadio with presentations and demonstrations in the technical workshops.
Coffee Break and Informal Networking
Visite du Parc Industriel de Diamniadio
- Exploration of dynamic businesses in the industrial park.
- Discussions on investment and collaboration opportunities.
- In-depth exploration of the 100,000 housing project in Senegal.
- Meetings with key stakeholders involved in the project.
Networking Lunch – Radisson Blu Diamniadio
Visit to the National Interest Market and Diamniadio Heavy Duty Station
- Exploration of these modern and thriving market models for discussions on commercial and logistical opportunities.
- Meetings with key players in the food distribution and transportation sectors.
Closing Ceremony and Future Perspectives – Abdou DIOUF International Conference Center (CICAD)
- Reflection on key investment sectors and future collaboration prospects between Senegal and Nigeria.
- Celebration of strengthened ties and commitment to mutually beneficial cooperation.
Closing remarks by the organizers.