Events in Guinea: the agenda
Mining and investment summits, trade fairs, festivals: the major events in Conakry and Guinea, with dates, venues and practical information for your stay.
Highlights
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Simandou Mining Summit 2026
11–14 November 2026Île de Kassa (ouverture) et hôtel Radisson Blu, Conakry
Guinea's first international mining summit, 11–14 November 2026 in Conakry: over 1,000 delegates, 75 speakers and 3,000 business meetings expected.
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SBPME 2026 – Pan-African Banks, Microfinance, Fintech, Insurance and SME Fair
20–23 November 2026Radisson Blu Hôtel Conakry, Conakry
The 12th SBPME takes place on 20–23 November 2026 at the Radisson Blu in Conakry, with financial players from more than 25 countries.
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SEEG 2026 – Guinea Energy and Environment Conference & Exhibition
25–26 November 2026Radisson Blu Hôtel Conakry, Conakry
On 25–26 November 2026 at the Radisson Blu, SEEG gathers ministers, lenders, power producers and investors around energy and climate in Guinea.
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Culture
Conakry International Youth Book Fair (SILJC) – 10th edition
4–7 November 2026Centre culturel franco-guinéen (CCFG) et maisons des jeunes des communes partenaires, Conakry
From 4 to 7 November 2026, the fair celebrates its tenth anniversary at the Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre, with Dakar as guest city of honour.
Sport
Guinea vs Eritrea, 2027 AFCON qualifier at the Stade du 28 Septembre
9 November 2026Stade du 28-Septembre, Conakry
Guinea's Syli national hosts Eritrea in Conakry on 9 November 2026, on matchday 3 of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Culture
Jazz and Co Festival – 18th edition
Expected November 2026Conakry
The Jazz and Co festival returns to Conakry for its 18th edition, announced for 12–14 November 2026, after an edition held in Dalaba.
Culture
International Djembe and Percussion Festival 2026
8–13 December 2026Village du festival à Matam, Conakry
From 8 to 13 December 2026, Conakry celebrates the djembe with master drummers, ballets and a festival village in Matam.
Culture
Fally Ipupa live in Conakry
26 December 2026Conakry
The Congolese rumba star performs in Conakry on 26 December 2026, the day after his Abidjan show.
Sport
2027 Africa Minifootball Cup of Nations
Expected January 2027Conakry
In January 2027, Conakry hosts the 5th Africa Minifootball Cup of Nations, the first with 24 national teams.
Sport
G2G Challenge – Conakry Marathon
1 February 2027Conakry
On 1 February 2027, the G2G Challenge kicks off in Conakry: two marathons in seven days, in Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
Business
SIERBA 2027 – International Renewable Energy and Bioenergy Fair of Africa
Expected March 2027Centre de conférences de l'hôtel Noom et Palais du Peuple, Conakry
Planned for March 2027 in Conakry, SIERBA targets 3,000+ participants from 30 countries and USD 1.5 billion of green energy investment.
Culture
Korité (Eid al-Fitr) 2027
Expected March 2027Conakry
The end of Ramadan is expected around 9–10 March 2027 in Guinea, a public holiday that slows business and brings families together.
Business
FONI 2027 – International Forum on Intermediation, Digital and Innovation
22–25 March 2027Conakry
Postponed from October 2026, the 5th FONI will take place in Conakry on 22–25 March 2027, focused on financing agriculture, real estate and mining.
Culture
Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) 2027
Expected May 2027Conakry
Tabaski is expected around 16–17 May 2027 in Guinea, with two public holidays and slower business activity.
Culture
Guinea Independence Day – 2 October 2027
2 October 2027Conakry
On 2 October 2027, Guinea celebrates the 69th anniversary of its independence; in Conakry, ceremonies are traditionally held in Kaloum.
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