Opening Ceremony

• Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Speakers:
  • H.E. Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of The Gambia
  • H.E. Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal
  • Representatives from GIEPA and APIX

Keynote Speech

• Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Topic: « Strengthening Economic Ties between The Gambia & Senegal »
• Speaker: Prominent economist or trade expert

Panel Discussion 1: Investment Opportunities in The Gambia 

• Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Topics:
  • Key sectors for investment: Energy, Agriculture, ICT, Tourism
  • Incentives for foreign investors
  • Success stories of cross-border investments

Networking Lunch

• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Purpose: Connecting investors, policymakers, and business leaders

Panel Discussion 2: Trade & Free Movement under ECOWAS

• Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Topics:
  • ECOWAS trade policies and their impact on regional commerce
  • Challenges & solutions for cross-border trade
  • Logistics & transportation improvements

Breakout Sessions (B2B & B2G Meetings)

• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Details:
  • Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking
  • Business-to-Government (B2G) investment facilitation

Closing Remarks & Day 1 Summary

• Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Speaker: GIEPA & APIX representatives

Evening Networking Cocktail

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Conference Centre Lounge
• Purpose: Informal discussions and collaboration opportunities