Registration Info

Sierra Leone Diaspora Week, Freetown 2026

Agenda

Sierra Leone Diaspora Week: Four Days in Freetown

  • Freetown, Sierra Leone - venues and meeting points vary by day
Presented by the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference, Diaspora Week connects diaspora investors, local entrepreneurs, policymakers and returnees through four days of networking, practical learning, investment conversations and site visits.
DAY 1 - DECEMBER 28

Diaspora Welcome & Business Marketplace

  • Freetown - venue to be confirmed

Evening networking cocktail and vendor showcase connecting diaspora investors, local entrepreneurs and returnees.

DAY 2 - DECEMBER 29

Main Diaspora Investment Conference

  • Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown

Keynotes, policy panels, sector deep-dives and an investment-focused exhibition.

DAY 3A - DECEMBER 30

Freetown Trade & Investment Tour

  • Meeting point to be confirmed

A curated visit to local, returnee and diaspora-owned businesses across high-growth sectors.

DAY 3B - DECEMBER 30

Diaspora Investment Bootcamp

  • Venue to be confirmed

Hands-on masterclasses covering registration, tax, capital readiness, labour law and local market planning.

DAY 4 - DECEMBER 31

Provincial Agribusiness & Eco-Tourism Tour

  • Departure point to be confirmed

Guided field visits to farms, agro-processors and eco-investment sites in the provinces.

Welcome

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Auditorium

Welcome Coffee & Networking

Opening ceremony

00:00– 00:00

  • Main Auditorium
Panel Discussion

00:00– 00:00

Multimedia spotlight

00:00 – 00:00

Keynote

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
PANEL DISCUSSION

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
LUNCH

00:00 – 00:00

Lunch & Networking

Keynote

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
panel discussion

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
fireside chat

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
panel discussion

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
Q&A

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall

Q&A Time

Questions from the audience
The King jimmy landing pitch competition

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
Closing Remarks

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall
networking

00:00 – 00:00

  • Main Hall

Networking

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Partnership opportunities are available. Confirmed sponsors will be announced here.