“We are very satisfied with the number of visitors, the good feedback, the new location, the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center which is a beautiful setting”
Augustin MERTENS, BIA DAKAR
“We are very satisfied with the number of visitors, the good feedback, the new location, the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center which is a beautiful setting.”
Dr Rokhaya Samba DIENE – Director, SGNS
900
Attendees
96
Speakers
80
Exhibitors
30
Countries
The 8th edition of SIM Senegal will take place at the Hotel King Fahd Palace in Dakar from 04 – 06 November 2025. The event will be organised by the Ministry of Mines & Geology, Republic of Senegal in association with AME Trade.
SIM Senegal is a bi-annual mining event. The event has established itself as one of the largest mining events in West Africa and is the only event supported by the Senegalese government dedicated to expanding the country’s mining sector. SIM Senegal 2023 was officially inaugurated by former Prime Minister and Minister of Mines & Geology, Republic of Senegal. SIM 2025 will allow all participants to find out more about the policies and priorities of the new government elected in 2024.
SIM Senegal 2025 is organised under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Senegal.
SIM Senegal 2023 gathered over 900 attendees from 30 countries, consisting of 22 sponsors and more than 80 exhibition stands. The high-level audience demonstrated the importance of the event and its impact on the West African mining sector.
SIM Senegal attracted a unique and diverse range of mining stakeholders from the following industries: mining services, exploration and production, associations, international and national governments, lawyers, consultants, transport, logistics, finance, banking, and educational organizations.
SIM SENEGAL 2025 FEATURES
3-DAY TRADE EVENT
Creating endless business opportunities over the course of three-day trade event onsite
TWO-DAY CONFERENCE
Roundtable and interactive conference sessions, also accessible online with virtual Q&A to share your thoughts
DEDICATED MOBILE APP
Accessing the list of participants to exchange contacts & network online via the app or desktop platform
NETWORKING EVENTS
Dedicated B2B area, cocktails & gala dinners for the onsite participants and virtual breaks to allow online networking
SIM Senegal is a bi-annual mining event. The event has established itself as one of the largest mining events in West Africa and is the only event supported by the Senegalese government dedicated to expanding the country’s mining sector. Sim Senegal 2021 was officially inaugurated by H.E. the President of the Republic of Senegal, Mr. Macky SALL and by the Honourable Minister of Mines and Geology of Senegal, Dr. Oumar Sarr.
The programme of SIM Senegal focused on local content and local development for the socio economic growth in country, the transformation of resource wealth through sustainable approaches to mining projects, changes to frameworks, the country’s potential, technology, training, environmental considerations, transport, finance and energy.
Senegal is the services and financial hub of Francophone West Africa’s mining industry, attracting senior decision makers from Guinea, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau and Mauritania as well. Target all of Francophone West Africa in one place, save money and time by coming to SIM Senegal. The programme is developed through consultations with all key government stakeholders, thereby creating a platform that will provide attendees with the latest news and insights into the Mining sector in Senegal.
