The 12th edition of the Salon professionnel des Banques, IMF, Fintech, Assurances et des PME (SBPME) is set to take place in Conakry from November 20-23, 2026, at the Radisson Blu hotel. This event, organized by the Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie et d'Artisanat de Guinée (CCIAG) and the Secrétariat permanent du SBPME, aims to bring together financial sector actors, entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions to discuss financing and economic transformation in Africa. The event is themed "SIMANDOU 2040, levier de la ZLECAf: financer l'ambition, structurer la production, connecter les PME et propulser les champions africains".
The SBPME GUINÉE 2026 event is under the patronage of Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah, and Djiba Diakité, minister and president of the Simandou strategic committee. According to Mamadou Baldé, president of CCIAG, the event is an opportunity for Guinea to showcase its economic potential and contribute to the country's development. The event is expected to attract over 25 countries, 5,000 visitors, and 100 exhibitors.
The event's focus is on providing a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access financing, structuring, and digitalization. Hermann Nagalo, Secretary General of SBPME, emphasized that the event is not just an exhibition but a framework for the Guinean private sector and its partners to interact. The event will feature masterclasses, strategic dialogues, and partnerships to support SMEs.
Ibrahima Diané, vice-president of the Comité de Pilotage (COPIL), stressed the importance of involving local enterprises in the country's mega-investments, particularly in the Simandou project. He called for a stronger relationship between financial institutions and SMEs, highlighting the need for adapted financing and a partnership dynamic.
The Guinean government has expressed its commitment to supporting the event and the country's economic development. Ousmane Madani Diallo, representing the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, reaffirmed the government's alignment with the SIMANDOU 2040 program, focusing on agriculture, transformation, and economy.
The SBPME GUINÉE 2026 event aims to address key challenges faced by SMEs in Guinea, including access to credit, capacity building, and innovation. The event's objectives include facilitating access to tailored financing, strengthening enterprise management, promoting fintech integration, and fostering strategic partnerships.
The event is expected to contribute to Guinea's economic growth and development by promoting the emergence of a robust and competitive private sector. The government's support and the involvement of various stakeholders are seen as crucial to the success of the event and the country's economic ambitions.
Key points
- The 12th SBPME edition aims to facilitate access to financing for SMEs and promote their integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAf).
