CINAB Forum 2026.

Côte d'Ivoire North-American Business Forum

Dates 13 – 14 October 2026

Venue La Patinoire, Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, Abidjan

Theme Accelerating Ivorian–North American partnerships

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01 500+ Delegates 02 80+ North American & Ivorian Companies 03 Ministers & Global Business Leaders 04 3 Strategic MOUs 05 October 13–14 · Sofitel Abidjan 01 500+ Delegates 02 80+ North American & Ivorian Companies 03 Ministers & Global Business Leaders 04 3 Strategic MOUs 05 October 13–14 · Sofitel Abidjan

B2B

Rencontres d'affaires et mises en relation ciblées

OPPORTUNITÉS

Exploration de secteurs stratégiques et de projets d'investissement

RÉSEAU

Dialogue entre entreprises, investisseurs, institutions et décideurs

COOPÉRATION

Développement de partenariats économiques entre la Côte d'Ivoire et l'Amérique du Nord

/ About

About the CINAB Forum.

The third edition of the CINAB Forum — held 13–14 October 2026 at Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire — is one of Côte d'Ivoire's principal international showcases for economic promotion. It presents the priority sectors of the National Development Plan 2026–2030, the country's major structural projects, and the reforms shaping the business climate.

/ About SPECI

About SPECI.

The Economic Promotion Service of Côte d'Ivoire to the United States, Canada and Mexico (SPECI) was established on July 12, 2012. It results from the vision and the initiative of His Excellency Mr. Alassane Dramane Ouattara to reposition Côte d'Ivoire on the international level and to attract massively American investors.

/ A Word from the Ambassador

Dear Partners and Investors,

It is an honor to welcome you to the third edition of the Côte d'Ivoire–North America Business and Investment Forum (CINAB Forum 2026), taking place on October 13–14, 2026, in Abidjan.

CINAB Forum has become a key platform for dialogue, investment, and partnership between Côte d'Ivoire and North America. Our ambition is to connect Côte d'Ivoire's opportunities with North American capital, expertise, and technology to foster sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.

This third edition will bring together businesses, investors, institutions, and decision-makers around concrete opportunities in high-potential strategic sectors.

Together, let us build new economic bridges between Côte d'Ivoire and North America. I look forward to welcoming you to Abidjan.

SPECI-USA EST · 2012

Delegate General

His Excellency Ambassador Inza Camara
SPECI-USA

/ Key Sectors

Key sectors. One inflection point.

The 2026 edition puts special emphasis on the strategic sectors that anchor the National Development Plan 2026–2030 — from agri-industry and mining to fintech, AI, and the green economy.

Agriculture & agri-industry

World's #1 cocoa producer. Now industrializing cashew, rubber, palm, coffee — moving up the value chain from farm to processed product.

Renewable energy

Solar, hydro, biomass, wind — the country's clean-energy build-out is a national priority.

Mining, petroleum & energy

Gold, manganese, bauxite, nickel, lithium, oil, gas — the resource base of the next industrial era.

Infrastructure & PPPs

Ports, roads, rail, power grid, digital fiber — public-private partnerships anchoring the West-African corridor.

Digital, Fintech, AI & cybersecurity

Fiber-first economy, mobile-money leader, national AI strategy — the digital foundation of the transformation.

+ 8 more strategic sectors Full list of key priority sectors of the NDP 2026–2030

Manufacturing industry Transport, logistics & industrial zones Health, biotech & pharma Real estate, construction & materials Tourism, hospitality & leisure Cultural & creative industries Education & professional training Green economy, climate & sustainability

Read the full context: PND 2026–2030 →

The CINAB Forum

An institutional event.

Convened by SPECI-USA under the high patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and organized in partnership with U.S., Canadian, and Mexican institutional partners.

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