Building sustainable bridges between investment, innovation and development.
Placed under the high patronage of H.E. Mr. ISMAEL NABE, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation
"Innovation drives the economy. Dialogue drives innovation."
The Republic of Guinea is at a turning point in its economic history. Endowed with exceptional natural resources and a population of more than 17 million, it is entering a new phase of economic, industrial, and social transformation.
Through Ferga-do 2026, public institutions, private stakeholders, and the diaspora align on a common roadmap to accelerate investment, innovation, and shared value creation between Guinea and Germany.
Connect Opportunities
The Guinea Economic Forum in Germany acts as a strategic platform linking Guinean market opportunities with German industrial, technological, and financial expertise. Through targeted meetings, B2B exchanges, sector panels, and networking spaces, the forum creates practical bridges between project leaders, companies, public institutions, and technical partners. The objective is to turn economic potential into long-term collaboration that generates value, innovation, and measurable impact for both countries.
17M+People in Guinea245 854 km2Area
Context & Rationale
Guinea combines strategic strengths in mining, energy, agriculture, and a strong diaspora network. The forum creates a practical bridge to German expertise, capital, and industrial know-how for long-term project execution.
2026 Theme
Building sustainable bridges: deepening economic, technological, and institutional cooperation between Guinea and Germany through long-term partnerships.
Why Dortmund?
Dortmund is a major industrial-transition hub with strong innovation, logistics, and skills ecosystems. This makes it a practical gateway for structured partnerships and project acceleration.
Key Investment Sectors
Agriculture, energy, technology, finance, and other high-potential strategic sectors.
Mining & Resources
Bauxite, iron, gold, diamond, uranium. Guinea has the world's largest bauxite reserves.
Agriculture & Agro-industry
Fertile land and abundant water resources with strong export potential.
Energy & Infrastructure
Hydropower and solar potential with major infrastructure projects underway.
Tourism & Culture
Diverse landscapes and rich culture create strong tourism growth potential.
Technology & Innovation
A dynamic youth and expanding digital market with many opportunities.
Finance & Services
A growing financial sector with opportunities in microfinance and banking services.
Participation Types
Choose the profile that best matches your objectives.
VIP Access
Investor
Large companies and financial institutions ready to finance projects in Guinea.
Premium Visibility
Partner
Sponsors and organizations supporting the forum in a strategic role.
Pitch Session
Entrepreneur
Project owners seeking funding and strategic partners.
Dedicated Booth
Exhibitor
Companies promoting products and services through an on-site booth.
General Access
Participant
Attendees looking to discover opportunities and expand their network.
Program
Two days of dialogue, sport, culture and networking.
Day 1 - Friday, 16 October 2026
11:00 - 11:45 Welcome, accreditation, and opening of the Forum and exhibition area.
