SIM Senegal — Senegal International Mining Conference & Exhibition

About SIM Senegal

The Senegal International Mining Conference & Exhibition (SIM Senegal) is a biennial mining event organized by the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines of Senegal in association with AME Trade. It is dedicated to expanding Senegal’s mining sector and is among the largest mining gatherings in West Africa.

9th Edition — 2027

• Dates: 2–4 November 2027
• Conference venue: Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD), Diamniadio, Dakar, Senegal
• Exhibition venue: Centre des Expositions, Diamniadio
• Theme: Mineral Resources: a lever for economic sovereignty
• Website: simsenegal.com
• Registration: simsenegal.com/registration

The 9th edition will take place over three days of on-site trade, with a two-day conference (also accessible online), a dedicated mobile app, and networking events including B2B meetings, cocktails, and a gala dinner.

Programme highlights (as listed by the organiser)

• 2nd International Congress on Geodiversity, Geopatrimony, Geotourism, Geoeducation, Geoparks and Sustainable Development Goals (5G & SDGs)
• MIN’OVATION Hackathon — innovation and entrepreneurship in mining and geology
• Mining Investment Battlefield for licence holders to present projects to investors
• Mining Student Recruitment Fair with internship and employment pathways

Who attends

Mining services, exploration and production companies, associations, national and international government delegates, lawyers, consultants, transport and logistics, finance and banking, and educational organisations. SIM Senegal 2025 gathered over 4,500 attendees from 30 countries, with 38 sponsors and more than 167 exhibition stands.

Contact

• SIM Senegal Team: +221 33 820 5214
• Email: senegal@ametrade.org