Question 1

What is Buy Local Month?

Accepted Answer

An annual event organised by ADEPME to promote the production and consumption of Senegalese products. It brings together producers, processors, artisans, SMEs, buyers, institutions and the general public around “Made in Senegal”.

Question 2

When and where is the 2026 edition held?

Accepted Answer

October 26–30, 2026, at the CICES in Dakar.

Question 3

Who organises the event?

Accepted Answer

Under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Agency for the Development and Supervision of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (ADEPME) is organising the 2026 edition in collaboration with the Directorate of Small and Medium Enterprises (DPME).

Question 4

Who is the event for?

Accepted Answer

Everyone: the general public wishing to discover and buy Senegalese products, the companies that make them, professional buyers looking for local suppliers, institutions and the media.

Question 5

Why buy local?

Accepted Answer

Buying Senegalese keeps the country's businesses, jobs and sectors alive, from production to processing and distribution. Promoting local production and consumption is one of the stated priorities of the authorities.

Question 6

How do I register as a visitor?

Accepted Answer

Through the registration form on the website, in a few minutes. You receive a confirmation and your personal badge with a QR code by email — just show it at the entrance, printed or on your phone.

Question 7

I have not received my badge. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

First check your spam folder. If the badge is not there, write to the team from the Contact page, giving the email address you registered with: it will be sent to you again.

Question 8

Does each person need their own badge?

Accepted Answer

Yes: the badge is personal. Each person, including when you come as a group, registers with their own email address.

Question 9

Is there an entry fee? What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Access conditions and final opening hours are announced by the organisers as the event approaches; registered participants are informed first. The schedule for each day is on the Programme page.

Question 10

How do I get to the CICES?

Accepted Answer

The event takes place at the CICES in Dakar. A map and a directions link are available on the Contact page.

Question 11

Will I be able to buy products on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is the spirit of the event: exhibitors present and sell their products. The exhibitor directory on the website lets you see the sectors and companies attending in advance.

Question 12

What happens to the data sent through the website forms?

Accepted Answer

They are used only to process your request (registration, contact, application) and are never passed on to third parties — see the Privacy Policy for details.

Question 13

Who can exhibit?

Accepted Answer

The event is open to organisations that produce, process or sell Senegalese products and services: producers, processors, artisans, cooperatives and economic interest groups, SMEs and industries.

Question 14

Which sectors are represented?

Accepted Answer

Food processing; farming, livestock and fishing; textiles and fashion; crafts and decoration; cosmetics and wellness; furniture and wood; building materials; digital and services.

Question 15

How do I apply to exhibit?

Accepted Answer

From the Exhibit page of the website: leave your contact details and sector, and the ADEPME team will get back to you with the terms of participation.

Question 16

What are the stand prices and formats?

Accepted Answer

Formats, prices and the exhibition floor plan are sent by the ADEPME team once your request has been received.

Question 17

Will my company appear on the website?

Accepted Answer

Yes: each confirmed exhibitor has a listing in the exhibitor directory (description, sector, region, products, website) that visitors can browse and filter.

Question 18

I am a buyer: can I meet local producers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Distributors, retailers, hotels, restaurants and institutional buyers: register by choosing the “Buyer” type. The matchmaking arrangements are sent to registered participants.

Question 19

How do the B2B meetings work?

Accepted Answer

They are business meetings between producers, processors and buyers, held during the event in a dedicated area. The B2B meetings page describes the expected profiles and the steps to take part.

Question 20

How can I become a event partner?

Accepted Answer

From the Partnership page: tell us which category interests you (institutional, financial and technical, corporate and media) and the team will get back to you with a proposal.

Question 21

Is the programme available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on the Programme page of the website, day by day. It may still change: the online version is the reference.

Question 22

Do I need to register separately for talks and workshops?

Accepted Answer

The event badge gives access to the programme. If a session is restricted to certain participants or has limited seats, the Programme page will say so.

Question 23

Can I propose a talk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: write to the team from the Contact page, presenting your topic and your organisation.

Question 24

How do I apply for the Local Consumption Awards?

Accepted Answer

From the Awards page, during the application period: choose a category and fill in the form. Applications are reviewed by the jury.

Question 25

I represent a media outlet. How do I get accredited?

Accepted Answer

From the Press accreditation page of the website. The organising team reviews each request and confirms the accreditation before the event.

Question 26

Can I take photos or film during the event?

Accepted Answer

Photos and videos for personal use are allowed in the event's public areas. Any professional filming or recording for broadcast requires press accreditation or prior agreement with the organising team.

Question 27

Where can I find photos and videos of the event?

Accepted Answer

In the Gallery on the website, sorted into albums, and in the News section for highlights.

Question 28

How can I reach the organising team?

Accepted Answer

Through the form on the Contact page: choose the subject of your request and the team will reply by email.

The essentials

Visiting the event

Exhibiting

Buyers & partners

Programme & speakers

Media & communication

Contact us

All your questions, one answer

The essentials

01What is Buy Local Month?

02When and where is the 2026 edition held?

03Who organises the event?

04Who is the event for?

05Why buy local?

Visiting the event

01How do I register as a visitor?

02I have not received my badge. What should I do?

03Does each person need their own badge?

04Is there an entry fee? What are the opening hours?

05How do I get to the CICES?

06Will I be able to buy products on site?

07What happens to the data sent through the website forms?

Exhibiting

01Who can exhibit?

02Which sectors are represented?

03How do I apply to exhibit?

04What are the stand prices and formats?

05Will my company appear on the website?

Buyers & partners

01I am a buyer: can I meet local producers?

02How do the B2B meetings work?

03How can I become a event partner?

Programme & speakers

01Is the programme available?

02Do I need to register separately for talks and workshops?

03Can I propose a talk?

04How do I apply for the Local Consumption Awards?

Media & communication

01I represent a media outlet. How do I get accredited?

02Can I take photos or film during the event?

03Where can I find photos and videos of the event?

Contact us

01How can I reach the organising team?

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