Senegal is positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and sustainable development as it prepares to host the second edition of the Forum Invest in Senegal (Fii Senegal 2025). The two-day event, taking place on 7–8 October at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre (CICAD) in Diamniadio, will bring together policymakers, investors, and innovators to showcase the country’s transformation agenda.
“The Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 is the stage where Senegal demonstrates how innovation, sustainability, and transparency converge to support the country’s growth model,” said Bakary Séga Bathily, Director General of APIX.
One of the most anticipated announcements will be the unveiling of Senegal’s new 2025 Investment Code. The framework is designed to simplify administrative processes, ease access to land, strengthen incentives, and provide greater support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The forum will also highlight the milestones of Senegal’s Vision 2050 strategy, including a 500 MW solar power plant, new wind farms, and infrastructure projects such as the electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the regional express train (TER), both aimed at modernising urban mobility. Food security initiatives, including circular agriculture and agri-energy projects, are also gathering momentum.
Technology and digitalisation will play a central role at this year’s event. With the introduction of the Startup Act, a sovereign cloud and a national data centre, Senegal is laying the groundwork for a competitive digital economy. In parallel, government-backed programmes such as DER/FJ and ADEPME are equipping women and young entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and technical support to drive inclusive growth.
The agenda for Fii Senegal 2025 features a high-level panel on energy and strategic resources, sessions on industrial mapping and ICT, a startup pitch competition, and debates on artificial intelligence in agriculture.
“By showcasing initiatives that deliver shared prosperity and strategic impact across the region, Fii Senegal is emphasising its theme of ‘connecting opportunities, building the future’,” added Bathily.
With its mix of energy reform, technological innovation, and social inclusion, Senegal is seeking to attract strategic investment and reinforce its reputation as one of Africa’s most forward-looking economies.