Guinea is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most exciting business and investment destinations. With extraordinary natural resources, significant infrastructure development underway, and growing international interest across sectors ranging from mining and energy to logistics, agriculture, and technology, the country is attracting increasing attention from companies and investors looking toward the future of African growth.
At the heart of this momentum is the Simandou project – one of the world’s largest integrated mining and infrastructure developments — alongside the wider Simandou 2040 vision, which is helping to drive investment, connectivity, and long-term economic opportunity across the country. Together, they represent a new chapter for Guinea, creating opportunities not only within mining, but across the broader economy through transport, services, industrial activity, and regional trade.
As host of WCAF V, Conakry provides a fitting setting for this year’s Forum, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and development partners from across Francophone West and Central Africa and beyond. Through discussions, networking opportunities, and strategic engagement, the Forum will provide a platform to explore emerging opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support greater commercial collaboration across the region.
We are delighted to partner with the Government of Guinea in hosting this year’s edition of WCAF and look forward to welcoming delegates from across Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets to Conakry for what promises to be an exciting and impactful gathering.