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.
10 days of fairOpening : -
- 21–30 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 21–30 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.
Calendar
Full programmeTraining and official opening ceremony
Experts, entrepreneurs and institutions leading the forum’s panels and workshops.
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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 21–30 October 2026 at the CICES, Dakar.
Over 10 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.
Strategic Made in Senegal sectors, built around four growth engines. 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