Dakar Rising: Exclusive Investment Forum with the Mayor of Dakar
Dakar Rising Unlocking Strategic Investment Opportunities in West Africa’s Fastest-Growing Capital
21 April 2026 | London | Invitation Only
A private, high-level gathering with the Honourable Mayor Abass Fall, Mayor of Dakar exploring bankable opportunities across infrastructure, transport, mobility, energy, real estate, and innovation. Engage directly with him and his senior advisory team on Dakar’s most strategic investment opportunities.
Dakar is entering a decisive phase of transformation—positioning itself as a leading economic and financial hub in West Africa under Senegal 2050: Agenda National de Transformation.
On 21st April in London, this exclusive, invitation-only gathering offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Honourable Mayor Abass Fall, alongside his technical advisors and senior delegation, who are at the forefront of shaping and delivering Dakar’s development agenda.
This is more than a discussion—it is a strategic investment interface designed to connect capital with bankable, high-impact projects across Dakar’s priority sectors.
For investors and institutions looking at West Africa, access is everything.
This forum provides:
Direct engagement with decision-makers leading Dakar’s transformation
Insights from the Mayor’s technical advisory team, responsible for project structuring and execution
Early visibility on investment-ready opportunities and pipelines
A platform to explore public-private partnerships and financing frameworks
Key Investment Opportunities
Infrastructure & Urban Development
Large-scale urban expansion projects
Smart mobility and transport systems
PPP-driven infrastructure delivery
Energy & Climate
Renewable energy deployment
Urban resilience and sustainable infrastructure
Green financing opportunities
Real Estate & Hospitality
High-growth residential and mixed-use developments
Commercial hubs and business districts
Tourism and hospitality investments
Digital Economy
Smart city initiatives
Digital infrastructure and fintech ecosystems
Innovation-driven public services
Industry & Trade
Industrial zones and logistics platforms
Agro-processing and export value chains
Manufacturing and regional trade hubs
Featured Speakers & Delegation
Honourable Mayor Abass Fall, Mayor of Dakar
Senior Technical Advisors to the Mayor of Dakar (Urban planning, infrastructure, and investment structuring)
Representative from SENEGAL AND UK GOVERNMENT
Select private sector leaders and investors
Discussion Focus
What are Dakar’s priority investment projects today?
How are projects being structured to attract international capital?
What role can UK institutions and investors play?
How can partnerships accelerate execution and scalability?
Who Should Attend
Institutional investors & private equity firms
Infrastructure and energy developers
Banks, DFIs, and export credit agencies
Family offices and strategic investors
Corporates expanding into Africa
Format
Keynote address by the Mayor of Dakar
Strategic dialogue with his technical advisors
High-level, curated networking
Why Dakar, Why Now
With strong economic fundamentals, political stability, and a clear development roadmap, Dakar offers one of the most compelling urban investment stories in Africa today.
The presence of Honourable Mayor Abass Fall and his technical team ensures that discussions move beyond vision to execution, structure, and deal flow.
Request to Attend
This is a private, highly curated event with limited capacity.
Secure your place to engage directly with Dakar’s leadership and position yourself at the forefront of investment opportunities in one of West Africa’s fastest-growing cities.