18th, 19th, 20th November 2026, Yaounde Conference Center

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MAIN THEME:

“UNLOCKING NEW OPPORTUNITIES, INVESTING IN STABILITY AND GROWTH: CAMEROON, A STRATEGIC HUB OF THE NEW AFRICAN ECONOMY.”

CIF 2026 in Numbers

PATICIPANTS

Billion FCFA IN INVESTMENT PLANS

FINANCABLE PROJECTS

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Entreprises

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Why Join CIF 2026?

The Cameroon Investment Forum stands out as a results-oriented platform designed to move beyond dialogue and deliver concrete investment outcomes.

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A Project and Partnership Accelerator

CIF 2026 exists to turn investment plans into concrete projects. Over 40 shortlisted, financeable projects are presented at the Investment Market, and dedicated Deal Rooms allow immediate negotiations with the support of experts and financial institutions.

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VIP Networking and Access to Decision-Makers

The Forum brings together several nationally and internationally renowned figures, alongside more than 300 companies and organisations. A dedicated exhibition showcases expertise, products, and services, while structured networking sessions and B2B/B2G meetings by appointment turn conversations into contacts.

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Exclusive Content and International Expertise

CIF 2026 offers ministerial panels, thematic sessions, practical workshops, case studies, and experience-sharing sessions, alongside masterclasses led by international experts. The programme balances visionary plenary sessions — official ceremonies and major conferences — with practical, hands-on sessions such as technical sector-specific exhibitions and interactive workshops, all built to the standards of major international economic forums.

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Innovation Expo

Exhibition space dedicated to innovative solutions, emerging technologies, and successful local champions, highlighting the dynamism of the national private sector and its capacity to compete on regional and global markets.

Components of the Forum

A number of groundbreaking innovations have been incorporated into the programme to enhance the Forum’s reach and added value for all participants.

Cameroon CEO Roundtable

An exclusive round-table discussion featuring around 50 CEOs, managing directors, and high-level investors from Cameroon and abroad, for strategic closed-door dialogue on the reforms and major projects needed to accelerate the country’s economic transformation.

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Agri Invest & Expo

A dedicated area for investment in agriculture, agribusiness, and fisheries, featuring stands from national and international exhibitors, live technology demonstrations, and a conference dedicated to the agro-pastoral and fisheries sectors.

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5th Investment Market Session & Deal Rooms

The maturity of high-impact projects takes center stage, with over 40 pre-qualified projects presented by sector in dedicated Deal Rooms alongside banks, investment funds, and donors.

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Business Hackathon

A 48-hour open innovation competition bringing together teams of young Cameroonian innovators — students and start-ups — tackling real challenges set by companies and public institutions, with the top three teams awarded prizes at the closing ceremony.

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Business Masterclass

A series of four intensive training sessions led by international experts, covering the practical skills investors and entrepreneurs need to succeed in the Cameroonian market.

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Topic-Based Panels & Sector-Specific Trade Fairs

Plenary sessions and thematic workshops covering Industry & Mining, Energy & Environment, Agriculture & Agri-food Processing, Digital Economy & Innovation, Transport & Logistics, and Finance & PPPs — bringing together sectoral ministers, leading companies, and experts to produce concrete sectoral roadmaps.

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Country Spotlight

Five partner countries take the spotlight, each with a dedicated session on bilateral economic cooperation and investment opportunities.

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Investors' Dinner & Cameroon Business Awards

An invitation-only evening for 200 VIPs, closing the Forum by honoring the companies, SMEs, and investors who defined this year’s edition, with the Cameroon Business Awards ceremony as its centerpiece.

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Focus on key topics

CIF 2026 TOPICS

A UNIQUE FORUM TO CONNECT, DISCOVER, NEGOTIATE, INNOVATE AND MAKE THINGS HAPPEN

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Import-substitution

Driving import-substitution through Cameroon’s PIISAH plan, connecting policymakers with investors to reduce reliance on imports.

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Investment financing

CIF 2026 connects investors directly with banks, funds, and partners through Deal Rooms, backed by API tax incentives.

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Industrial transformation

The Forum promotes responsible mining, local processing, and industrial estates to keep value-addition within Cameroon.

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Improving business climate

Order N° 2025/002 and one-stop shops simplify investment—CIF 2026 is where these reforms meet the businesses they serve.

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Infrastructure development

Rising spending on roads, energy, and ICT reshapes Cameroon’s landscape—CIF 2026 showcases the opportunities this creates.

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Energy transition

New dams, grids, and infrastructure projects drive Cameroon’s energy future—a key priority for investors at CIF 2026.

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Promotion of SMEs

Vocational training and youth entrepreneurship build a resilient SME base—CIF 2026 gives them a seat alongside major investors.