Buy Local Month, 2026 edition
Training, trade exhibitions, B2B and G2B sessions, master classes, a high-level panel, field visits and a thematic day: five days to make buying local a lever for economic sovereignty and regional integration.
5 days of fairOpening : -
- 26–30 October 2026
- CICES, Dakar
2026 edition theme
2026 edition theme
Under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, ADEPME, in collaboration with the DPME, is organising the Local Consumption Month days from 26–30 October 2026.
- Buying localPromoting “Made in Senegal” and “Made in WAEMU” products and services, and building people's trust in the quality of local production.
- Regional integrationConsolidating regional value chains and bringing national sectors further into regional and continental dynamics.
- Economic sovereigntyBuilding a productive system able to process local resources, create value and reduce external dependence.
Experts, entrepreneurs and institutions leading the forum’s panels and workshops.
Keynote speakerSerigne Guèye DiopMinister of Industry and Trade, Ministère de l'Industrie et du CommerceView bio
Henry Fall CarvalhoDirector of SMEs, DPMEView bio
Ismaëla KebeDirector General of ADEPME, ADEPMEView bio
Aïssatou NdiayeCoordinator of the National Programme for the Development of Agro-industrial Hubs in Senegal, PNDASView bio
- Ibrahima DiedhiouCommunication Adviser to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ministère de l'Industrie et du CommerceView bio
- Abdoulaye FayeSecretary General of ADEPME, ADEPMEView bio
- Oumar Rémy ToureDirector General of the Agency for the Promotion and Development of Industrial Sites, APROSIView bio
- Fatou Dyana BaDirector of the Business Upgrading Office, BMNView bio
- Abdoulaye NianeDelegate General for Women's and Youth Entrepreneurship, DER/FJView bio
- Momar NdaoPresident of ASCOSEN, representing consumer associations, ASCOSENView bio
- Serigne Djily SambPresident of the Senegalese Alliance for the Promotion of Local Consumption, ASCLView bio
- Amadou SeckPresident of UPIC, representing the private sector, UPICView bio
- Issa WadeDirector General of the Warehouse Receipt System Regulatory Body, ORSREView bio
- Gora LoExpert at the National Local Content Monitoring Committee, CNSCLView bio
- Momar Talla GueyeDirector General of ITA, ITAView bio
- Laye Bamba SeckDigital marketing trainerView bio
- Mohamed Ibrahima FallDirector General of BNSTPS, BNSTPSView bio
- Mamadou CoulibalyDirector General of the company operating the National Wholesale Market and Heavy Goods Vehicle Station, SEMIGView bio
- Abdou Rahmane NdioneDirector General of the Senegalese Standards Association (ASN), ASNView bio
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Under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, ADEPME, in collaboration with the Directorate of Small and Medium Enterprises (DPME), is organising the 2026 edition of Buy Local Month, on 26–30 October 2026 at the CICES, Dakar.
Over 5 days, the event brings together companies and SMEs, public institutions, consumer organisations, technical and financial partners and the general public around one goal: making buying local a lever for economic sovereignty and regional integration.
Institutions, companies and media working alongside the Ministry of Industry and Trade, ADEPME and the DPME to promote Made in Senegal.
Eight Made in Senegal sectors. Each one opens the directory of the exhibitors who represent it.
ExhibitShow and sell your products to the public and to professional buyers.Request a stand
Meet buyersRetail, hospitality, public procurement: meetings with local suppliers.About the meetings
Become a partnerAssociate your institution or brand with the promotion of local consumption.See partnerships
Cover the eventJournalists and media: apply for your accreditation for this edition.Apply for accreditation