Practical information
Dates
October 6, 7 and 8, 2026
Place
Djibouti Palace Kempinski
Frequently Asked Questions
The Francophonie economic mission will take place from October 6 to 8, 2026 in Djibouti.
The mission will take place at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski.
The first registration period has ended. May 31, 2026 for international companies and institutions. However, registration remains open and applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The number of participants is limited to two per organization.
The OIF selects international participants with the support of independent experts, based on criteria such as international engagement, the quality of submitted projects, and their suitability to the target economic sectors.
Geographical representativeness and the promotion of gender equality are also taken into consideration.
The Djiboutian partners are responsible for selecting the local participants.
The selection of participants will take place in July. Selected candidates will be contacted by email, at the address provided during their application.
While awaiting information on the specific entry requirements that will be put in place by the Djiboutian government for this mission, we invite you to consult the website of the Djiboutian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.evisa.gouv.dj
Yes, you are invited to complete the registration form which allows us to better guide your business meetings during the mission.
Registration is open to all. Companies will be selected primarily based on the mission's target sectors, in order to organize high-value working sessions. However, all companies are of course invited to apply, and some may participate even if they operate in sectors not specifically targeted.
The OIF teams remain available to answer your questions. You can contact them via the following email address: missions-economiques@francophonie.org.
The mission will be conducted with a view to securing investments and business opportunities in targeted sectors that are strategic for Djibouti and have strong potential for intra-Francophone partnerships, particularly in the following areas:
- Transport & Logistics and Free Zones
- Digital Services
- Renewable energies
- Health
- Sustainable tourism
For participants who are responsible for their own accommodation, the OIF will negotiate special rates with hotels in Djibouti. The contact details of these hotels will be provided to the selected companies and institutions during July. They can be found on the registration and logistics confirmation form, sent on July 31 to the selected participants.