Seminar on opportunities in Senegal and Gambia
- Multisectors
- Senegal
Our all-sector seminar on 30 January, organized with CBL-ACP, is a unique chance to explore the potential of the Senegalese and Gambian markets. Testimonials and expert advice will guide you in taking the right steps and capitalizing on growth in these two countries. Join us at our offices at 2 p.m.!
About
This seminar aims to prepare Belgian companies for the economic mission to Senegal and Gambia scheduled in May 2025 with a presentation of business opportunities in the Senegalese and Gambian markets.
It will provide an overview of promising sectors, the resources available for foreign companies and the prospects for growth.
Drawing on the experience of the speakers and accounts from Belgian companies, the seminar will provide an overview of the strategies and approaches to be considered in order to succeed in these markets.
Program
Seminar moderated by: Carole MONÉ, Export Promotion Coordinator
13:45-14:00 Registration and welcome drinks
14:00-14:15 Welcome address by Thomas DUPAN Head of Export, hub.brussels, and Jacques MASSART, CBL-ACP President
14:15-14:20 Welcome address by His Excellency the Ambassador of Senegal to the Kingdom of Belgium, Baye Moctar DIOP
14:20-14:35 General presentation of business opportunities in Senegal for Belgian companies by Ivan KORSAK, General Delegate representing Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia in Senegal
14:35-14:50 Role of the Senegalese diaspora in Belgium and its impact on business by Jamil THIAM, President of the Observatory for the Senegalese diaspora in Belgium
14:50-15:10 Overview of the risk factors in both countries, by Mireille JANSSENS, Commercial development specialist at Credendo
15:10-15:25 Interventions and Belgian cooperation projects in Senegal by Enabel
15:25-15:40 Analysis of the Senegalese market: promising sectors and economic dynamics, by Amath BA, Senegalese market expert
15:40-16:00 Testimonial from the Belgian company ASPAC TECHNICS active in Gambia, as well as from a Belgian company active in Senegal
16:00 Q&A, followed by networking drinks
Practical info
Registration
The seminar is free but registration is required.
Address
The seminar will take place at the hub.brussels offices, Chaussée de Charleroi 110, 1060 Brussels.
Paid parking on the street. Public transport: trams 92, 97 and 81. Janson or Faider stops.
Useful resources
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Registrations open until 25 January 2025
Any questions? Just ask Carole!
