Day 1
- Welcome and registration
- Opening ceremony
- Exhibition
- Networking and stand visits
Plan your visit
Practical information
Venue, access, accommodation and answers to your questions: everything you need to plan your visit to Dakar.
- Dates19 – 20 November 2026
- VenueKing Fahd Palace, Dakar
- Welcome deskFrom 08:00 on day one
- Exhibition09:00 – 18:00, both days
The venue
King Fahd Palace
Route des Almadies, Dakar, Senegal
- Attendee welcome from 08:00
- Free parking on site, subject to availability
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Getting there
From the airport to the show
From the airport
From Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD), allow about an hour by road.
Via Route des Almadies
Follow the SMR9 signs as you approach the venue.
Taxis and ride-hailing
They drop attendees off at the main entrance.
Shuttle
A shuttle links the partner hotels to the venue, morning and evening.
Opening hours
Your two days
All times are Dakar time (GMT).
Day 2
- Welcome and exhibition opening
- Exhibition
- Closing ceremony
- Gala dinner & GIM-Awards
Accommodation
Where to stay?
Negotiated rates for SMR9 attendees.
Show venue
King Fahd Palace
Stay at the show venue itself, on Route des Almadies.
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Partner hotels
They will be announced once the logistics tender closes, together with their negotiated rates.
Frequently asked questions
You may be wondering…
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Where is the show held?
At King Fahd Palace, Route des Almadies, Dakar (Senegal), on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026.
What time does the welcome desk open?
Attendee welcome and registration start at 8:00 am on Thursday 19 November and at 8:30 am on Friday 20 November. The exhibition is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on both days.
Do I need to register to attend?
Yes. Each attendee submits their own registration request, as an exhibitor or a visitor. Requests are subject to approval by the organising committee, and places are limited per category.
How do I get there from the airport?
From Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD), allow about an hour by road to King Fahd Palace. Taxis and ride-hailing services drop attendees off at the main entrance.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available on site, subject to availability.
Is the venue accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes. Let us know about any specific needs when you register so that we can welcome you in the best possible conditions.
How can I become an exhibitor or partner?
Write to the show team at salonmonetique@gim-uemoa.org. The exhibition floor plan and available stands can be viewed on the Exhibitors & partners page.