Senegal is set to position itself as West Africa’s next investment powerhouse when it hosts the second edition of the “Forum Invest in Senegal 2025” (Fii Senegal) on October 7–8 at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD) in Diamniadio.
According to Bakary Séga Bathily, Director General of APIX (Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux), the event will serve as “the stage where Senegal demonstrates how innovation, sustainability, and transparency converge to support the country’s growth model.”
The 2025 edition will spotlight the launch of Senegal’s new Investment Code, a key feature of the forum. The revised framework aims to attract more responsible and high-impact investment through enhanced incentives, simplified administrative procedures, easier access to land, and targeted support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The two-day event will also highlight Senegal’s Vision 2050—a national roadmap anchored in green growth, industrial diversification, and digital transformation. Ongoing flagship projects such as the 500 MW solar power plant, new wind farms, and urban mobility upgrades through the electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Regional Express Train (TER) systems are transforming the country’s energy and transport sectors.
Meanwhile, Senegal’s agricultural resilience programs, including circular agriculture, agri-energy, and large-scale water transfer projects, are boosting food security and climate adaptation. Complementing these are tech-led initiatives such as the Startup Act, the sovereign cloud, and the national data center, which collectively strengthen the digital economy.
On the social front, government-backed schemes like DER/FJ and ADEPME continue to empower women and youth entrepreneurs through financing, mentorship, and business incubation support.
The forum’s agenda includes a high-level panel on energy and strategic resources, sessions on industrial mapping, ICT and artificial intelligence, and a startup pitch competition designed to showcase Senegal’s emerging innovation ecosystem.
“By showcasing initiatives that deliver shared prosperity and strategic impact across the region, Fii Senegal is emphasizing its theme of ‘connecting opportunities, building the future,’” Mr. Bathily added.
As Senegal prepares to welcome investors, policymakers, and global business leaders, Fii Senegal 2025 is expected to reaffirm the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for sustainable development and innovation-led growth.
