The Sopatel Silmandé hotel has partnered with Le Faso Digital 2026, a virtual fair for digital solutions, to host the official opening and closing ceremonies. The event, organized by Lefaso.net, will take place from October 17 to 24, 2026, with the theme "Inclusion, Sovereignty, Innovation: Towards a Digital Burkina for All." The hotel will host the ceremonies, which will bring together representatives from the government, institutions, businesses, and media.
Le Faso Digital aims to promote digital solutions, innovations, and talents that contribute to Burkina Faso's digital transformation. The event will feature virtual visits, conferences, panels, and masterclasses. The partnership with Sopatel Silmandé hotel provides a physical space for the ceremonies, allowing for face-to-face interactions among stakeholders. The hotel's involvement highlights the importance of collaboration between different sectors in achieving a digital Burkina.
The opening ceremony on October 17 will mark the launch of the eight-day online event, showcasing the ambitions of the 2026 edition and highlighting the actors involved. The closing ceremony on October 24 will review the key takeaways from the fair, celebrate the initiatives and actors involved, and conclude the event with a shared ambition to build an accessible and useful digital landscape.
The partnership between Le Faso Digital and Sopatel Silmandé hotel goes beyond hosting the ceremonies. It represents a mutually beneficial collaboration, promoting visibility for all parties involved. The partnership demonstrates that digital transformation affects not only tech companies but also various sectors such as hospitality, tourism, and services.
The second edition of Le Faso Digital features Rwanda as the guest country of honor, adding an African dimension to the event. The fair aims to bring together different stakeholders, including decision-makers, business leaders, and innovators, to create new opportunities and promote a digital Burkina.
The event's organizers believe that building a digital Burkina is a collective responsibility, requiring the involvement of various sectors and stakeholders. Le Faso Digital provides a platform for these stakeholders to meet, share experiences, and create new opportunities. The partnership with Sopatel Silmandé hotel underscores the importance of collaboration in achieving this goal.
Key points
- The Sopatel Silmandé hotel will host the official opening and closing ceremonies of Le Faso Digital 2026.
- The event aims to promote digital solutions, innovations, and talents that contribute to Burkina Faso's digital transformation.
- The partnership between Le Faso Digital and Sopatel Silmandé hotel highlights the importance of collaboration between different sectors in achieving a digital Burkina.
