Prepare your stay in Dakar
Everything you need to know about the venue, transport, visa and on-site logistics.
Venue
King Fahd Palace Hotel
Route des Almadies, BP 5263 — Dakar, Sénégal
The King Fahd Palace is located on the western tip of the Almadies peninsula, 20 minutes from the city center and 45 minutes from Blaise Diagne International Airport. The conference will take place in the main plenary hall, with dedicated breakout rooms for workshops and an exhibitor area in the lobby.
Airport arrival
Aéroport International Blaise Diagne (AIBD)
Diass · 45 km de Dakar
A dedicated welcome desk will be open to APIGA 2026 participants on May 10-11 upon arrival.
Shuttles & transport
Shuttles will be organized between partner hotels and the venue throughout the conference. A pickup at the airport can be arranged for international participants who provide their flight details via their registration space.
Partner hotels
A selection of partner hotels at preferential rates will be communicated to validated participants. Booking remains the participant's responsibility.
- King Fahd Palace ★★★★★
- Radisson Blu Dakar ★★★★★
- Terrou-Bi ★★★★★
- Pullman Teranga ★★★★
- Novotel Dakar ★★★★
Visa
Participants whose nationality requires a visa for Senegal can request support for their visa by ticking the relevant box in their registration form. We then liaise with the Senegalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the procedure.
Language & interpretation
Working languages are French and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided in the plenary hall for all panels and the ministerial round table.
Dress code
Business attire for panels and workshops. Cocktail or formal attire for the gala dinner on Day 1 (by invitation).
On-site contact
A dedicated phone line and WhatsApp number will be communicated to validated participants before their arrival. An on-site help desk will be open during conference hours.