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Practical information

Practical information

Access to the Bamako International Conference Centre, transport, accommodation, entry formalities for Mali and answers to the most common questions.

Aerial view of central Bamako: a large concrete tower under construction among mid-rise blocks, with the river and hills on the horizon. — API-Mali

The venue

International conference centre

The forum is held at the Bamako International Conference Centre (CICB), which hosts the plenary sessions, panels, masterclasses, exhibition stands and the fifteen business-meeting rooms.

Low-angle view of the Bamako International Conference Centre from its forecourt: a white tile-clad building whose upper storey cantilevers over a sand-coloured stone base, an orange CICB sign on the roof line, the glazed ground-floor entrance behind square columns, potted plants and small sculptures on the paved forecourt, and at left a tall monument of four concrete pillars carrying white petal-shaped forms.
  • Address

    Bamako International Conference Centre

    Quartier du Fleuve, Bamako

    MaliMali

    The full postal address and access map will be published by API-Mali.

Main auditoriumPanel and masterclass rooms15 B2B meeting roomsExhibition areaReception and accreditationStep-free access
CICB

The interactive CICB floor plan is available in the official mobile app, including offline.

Getting there

Travelling to the forum

Bamako is served by Modibo Keïta International Airport. Shuttles connect the partner hotels to the CICB throughout the two days of the forum.

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    By air

    Modibo Keïta International Airport, Bamako-Sénou. Delegations notified in advance are met by the protocol service.

  • 02

    Shuttles

    Shuttles between the partner hotels and the CICB at opening and closing times. Timetables published with the final programme.

  • 03

    Taxi and private hire

    Set-down point at the CICB main entrance. Agree the fare before departure.

  • 04

    Protocol reception

    Dedicated route for official delegations, coordinated by the API-Mali protocol service.

Getting there

Shuttle timetables and pick-up points are to be confirmed by API-Mali.

Accommodation

Partner hotels

Negotiated rates are reserved for forum participants. The booking code is sent with your registration confirmation and must be quoted when booking.

  • Partner hotel to be confirmed

    Category to be confirmed

    Distance from the CICB to be confirmed

    Forum code

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  • Partner hotel to be confirmed

    Category to be confirmed

    Distance from the CICB to be confirmed

    Forum code

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Accommodation

The list of partner hotels, rates and booking codes will be published by API-Mali.

Visa

Entry formalities for Mali

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Check them with the Malian embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence, well in advance.

  • 01

    Check your situation

    Contact the relevant Malian diplomatic mission for the documents required and the processing times.

  • 02

    Request the invitation letter

    An official invitation letter is issued by API-Mali to participants whose registration is confirmed and paid, on request from their personal area.

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    Submit the application

    Submit your application to the embassy or consulate, enclosing the invitation letter and your registration confirmation.

  • 04

    Health formalities

    Vaccination requirements are set by the health authorities. Check them with the diplomatic mission at the same time as the visa.

Request an invitation letter
Visa

The directory of Malian embassies and consulates will be published by API-Mali.

Frequently asked

Your questions, answered

Who can attend the forum?

The forum is open to investors, project owners, institutions and public administrations, accredited press and protocol guests. Each registers under the matching profile, which determines the documents requested and the matchmaking recommendations received.

How do I register, and what documents are needed?

Registration is completed online in four steps: profile, details, documents, payment. An identity document is required in every case; depending on the profile you will also need a business card, a project presentation, a mission order, a press card or an official invitation.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Orange Money, Moov Money and bank card. The transaction is encrypted and no bank details are retained by the organisers. Participation fees will be published when registration opens.

How does B2B and B2G matchmaking work?

The profile you complete at registration is compared with those of other participants. The compatibility score combines sector match (40%), financial fit (25%), profile complementarity (20%), shared geography (10%) and common availability (5%). You receive your ten highest matches, together with an explanation of what you have in common.

How do I secure a business meeting?

You select a profile, propose three time slots and attach a message. Once a slot is accepted, the system automatically allocates a B2B room at the CICB and blocks the time in both agendas. A reminder is sent 24 hours and then 15 minutes before the meeting.

How many meetings can the forum host?

The system is sized for 400 meetings over the two days, in 15 dedicated rooms. Slots last 30 minutes, with a five-minute turnaround between meetings.

Do I need a visa to enter Mali?

That depends on your nationality. Check the requirements with the Malian embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence. An official invitation letter is issued by API-Mali to participants whose registration is confirmed.

Does the badge work without an internet connection?

Yes. The digital badge and its QR code are stored on your device and remain readable at CICB checkpoints without a network. Your personal agenda and any documents already downloaded are also available offline.

Can I follow the sessions remotely?

Plenary sessions are streamed live, with the option to submit questions online. A replay of each session is published 24 hours after it ends.

How do I add a project to the portfolio?

Register under the “Project owner” profile, state the sector, stage, funding sought and preferred financing type, then submit your file. Project files are reviewed and approved by API-Mali before publication.

How do I request press accreditation?

The accreditation form is available in the press area. Attach an identity document, your press card and a letter of accreditation from your outlet. A reply is sent by email once the request has been reviewed.

In which languages is the forum held?

The forum and the digital platform operate in French and English. The programme states the language of each session and flags those with interpretation.

Contact

Contact the organisers

For any question about registration, the programme or business meetings, write to the organising team.

Contact

Public contact addresses are to be confirmed by API-Mali.