Economic Mission to Senegal and The Gambia
- Multisectors
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Take part in the economic mission to Senegal and The Gambia from 10 to 16 May, organised by hub.brussels, AWEX and FIT. This multi-sectoral mission will lead a Belgian delegation to Dakar and Banjul for B2B and B2G sessions, seminars and visits to sites of interest.
About
Our multi-sectoral mission will focus on five key sectors:
- Port and intermodal logistics
- Pharma and biotech
- Agrifoods
- Renewable energy, water and the environment
- Creative and cultural industries
It follows on from the royal mission to Senegal in May 2023, and remains open to all businesses.
This is a unique opportunity to explore promising markets, develop local partnerships during B2B and B2G sessions, and take part in seminars and business visits, all while enjoying full logistical and organisational support.
Why Senegal and The Gambia?
Enjoying sustained growth, Senegal is positioned as a regional hub thanks to its investments in infrastructure, energy and agriculture. Promising sectors include logistics, renewable energy and cultural industries, offering attractive opportunities for Belgian businesses.
The Gambia, or “the smiling coast of Africa”, provides opportunities in tourism, agribusiness and renewable energy. With a strategically located port in Banjul and an English-speaking environment, the country offers an ideal setting for Belgian businesses to foster exchanges and collaborations.
Program
The program is provisional and subject to change.
Saturday 10 May
11:10 Brussels (BRU) – Dakar (DSS) – Brussels Airlines flight, 11:10-15:25, BRU – DSS, SN205
15:25 Arrival of the Belgian economic delegation from Brussels at the Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport – Bus transfer to the selected hotel
20:00 Check-in at the hotel and free evening
Sunday 11 May
09:00 Bus departs
10:00 Carmeuse company visit
- Exploration of the facilities
- Discussions on the projects and opportunities for collaboration
13:00 Lunch
19:00 Mission briefing at the hotel
Monday 12 May
09:00 Opening ceremony for the Belgian economic mission to Senegal
10:00-15:00 Individual B2B meetings (lunch will be served in the room)
16:00-17:00 Doing Business in Senegal presentation
19:30 Cocktail reception organised at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Dakar
Tuesday 13 May
Programme A – 09:00-10:30
Breakfast or seminar organised by Enabel – Presentation of development cooperation projects – The new five-year plan, public procurement contracts
Programme B – 09:30-11:30
Sectoral workshops organised in collaboration with the Conseil National du Patronat du Sénégal (CNP), the Senegalese diaspora
Sectoral tables planned
- Infrastructure/Construction/Building materials
- Digital technology, AI – CCIs
- Water, environment, energy
- Banks
- Health
Programme C – 10:30
Field visits – Visits to local contacts – B2G visits
12:00 Free lunch
14:00-15:00 Workshop « Global Gateways:? Meeting with the European Union delegation
18:30-20:30 Networking cocktail reception with Eurocham in Dakar
Wednesday 14 May
9:00 Field visits depending on the profiles of registered attendees
20:30 Flight Dakar-Banjul
21:10 Arrival in Banjul
For those returning to Belgium
17:00 Bus transfer from the hotel to the Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport
21:25 Flight Dakar (DSS) – Brussels (BRU) – Brussels Airlines flight
05:10 Arrival in Brussels SN204
Thursday 15 May
09:00 Opening ceremony of the mission in The Gambia
11:00 B2B meetings between Belgian businesses and local partners
12:30 Official light lunch on site
14:30 Continuation of B2B meetings or sectoral visits
19:00 Networking evening
Friday 16 May
09:30 Visit to the new city of Banjul project: Discussions on opportunities for Belgian businesses.
12:30 Free lunch
14:00 ASPAC company visit: Exploration of the facilities and discussions on the projects and opportunities for collaboration
17:00 Bus transfer to Banjul International Airport
19:45 Flight Banjul (BJL) – Brussels (BRU) – Brussels Airlines flight SN204
05:10 Arrival in Brussels
Practical info
Your registration does not guarantee your participation in the mission. The organisers reserve the right to accept participants depending on the objectives of the mission.
Fees
The participation fees for this mission are:
- €100 for SMEs
- €500 for businesses with more than 250 personnes
- €700 for Walloon businesses taking part in the mission to Gambia
Suggested flights
OUTBOUND BRU–DAKAR
Saturday 10 May 2025
11:10 Brussels (BRU) – Dakar (DSS) – Brussels Airlines flight, 11:10-15:25, BRU – DSS, SN205
TRANSFER TO BANJUL: Wednesday 14 May
20:30-21:10 – Air Sénégal, flight HC 203
RETURN DAKAR–BRU – 14 May
Flight Dakar (DSS) – Brussels (BRU) – Brussels Airlines flight, 21:25-05:10, Flight 205
05:10: Arrival in Brussels
RETURN BANJUL–BRU – 16 May
Flight Banjul (BJL) – Brussels (BRU) – Brussels Airlines flight, 19:55-00-05:10
05:10: Arrival in Brussels
Useful resources
I want to take part in the mission!
Registrations open until 15 March 2025
Any questions? Just ask Carole and Lauren!
Lauren Pinto de Almeida
International Projects Support Assistant
T. +32 2 800 08 45
