Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair

The Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair (Salon de l'Épargne, de l'Investissement et du Patrimoine, or SEIP) takes place on 22 and 23 October 2026 at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, for its 9th edition. It is the leading financial education event in Côte d'Ivoire: banks, insurers, asset managers and fintechs meet a public that has come to learn how to save, invest and build wealth.

In this article, you will find everything you need to know about this edition of the fair: its concept, themes, dates, participants and how to prepare for it, whether you are coming as a visitor or exhibiting with your company.

What is the Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair in Côte d'Ivoire?

The Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair is an annual event held in Abidjan and organised by L'Agence, with Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire as co-host of the 2026 edition. Created to make financial culture accessible to all, it brings together in one place the players who offer savings and investment solutions and the people who want to understand them.

Since its creation, the fair has welcomed more than 35,000 participants, 290 national and international experts and over 100 exhibitors. The 2025 edition gathered more than 10,000 participants on site and online, with an estimated digital reach of 4 million people and a satisfaction score of 9.96/10, according to figures released by the organiser.

Each edition of the fair is built around several formats:

• plenary panels with senior executives from the financial sector;

• hands-on masterclasses on savings, insurance or the stock market;

• short, interactive sessions called "Apéros Cash";

• CEO Talks and Young CEO Talks for entrepreneurs;

• a WebTV that broadcasts the highlights;

• an exhibition area where banks, insurers and fintechs present their offers.

The choice of the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, in Cocody, is no accident. The premium setting matches the image financial institutions want to project, and the hybrid format (on site and digital) reaches an audience well beyond the room.

What are the themes of the Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair in Côte d'Ivoire?

The 2026 edition is all about action, with a clear slogan: "Small steps, real decisions", or in its longer version, "Every great wealth begins with a first step". According to General Commissioner Leticia N'Cho-Traoré, "the SEIP no longer simply inspires: it drives action".

In practice, the programme follows a six-step financial journey:

1. Access basic financial services.

2. Protect your finances (insurance, provident schemes, protection against online fraud).

3. Finance your projects.

4. Invest in the markets (regional stock exchange, government securities).

5. Grow your savings.

6. Prepare for retirement and the transfer of your wealth.

The topics covered therefore range from financial education from an early age to life insurance, financial markets, microfinance, SME financing and fintech solutions. Crowdfunding and the new forms of financing driven by fintechs are among the subjects that animate this ecosystem, alongside traditional banking channels.

Two common threads run through the whole programme:

• responsible finance, meaning savings and investments suited to your means, with no miracle products or unrealistic promises;

• long-term wealth optimisation, by learning to master the available tools wisely rather than chasing returns.

The big new feature for 2026: every panel must lead to a "small step" that participants can take immediately, as well as formal commitments from the financial players present. A "100 days to act" challenge was launched ahead of the event so that visitors start their journey even before the fair opens.

When does the Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair take place in Côte d'Ivoire?

The 9th edition takes place on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026, two full days at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire, Boulevard Hassan II, Cocody.

Here is a summary of the practical information:

The two days are organised in thematic sequences. The first day focuses on plenary panels and institutional commitments, the second on masterclasses, meetings with exhibitors and youth formats. A prize draw rewards participants who open an account or subscribe to a savings product during the fair, which encourages visitors to move from words to action.

For exhibiting companies, the dates count double: with SIREXE following closely from 18 to 22 November 2026, October is a busy month for communication teams. A precise retro-planning and a 3D mockup approved in advance avoid unpleasant surprises a few days before set-up.

Who takes part in the Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair in Côte d'Ivoire?

The fair brings together two main groups of participants.

Finance professionals

Among the exhibitors and speakers, you will find:

• the banks of the Abidjan market (Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire as co-host, plus the main institutions);

• insurers and life insurance companies, such as SUNU Assurances or NSIA Vie;

• asset management companies and financial market players, including the BRVM and UMOA-Titres;

• fintechs and payment services, such as Wave CI or Mastercard;

• public institutions, microfinance institutions and regulators.

More than 30 organisations are announced as partners or exhibitors for 2026. These institutions do not just come to talk: they make public commitments and offer concrete deals on site.

The general public

On the visitor side, the audience is deliberately broad: students, employees, entrepreneurs, traders and job seekers. The fair particularly targets young people, with a programme dedicated to savings, investment and financing for those who are just starting out.

For an exhibitor, this diversity is valuable. It calls for a stand that speaks both to the young employee opening a first savings account and to the SME owner looking for financing. At a fair held in a hotel rather than at the Parc des Expositions, spaces are more compact and every square metre counts. The choice of stand format (inline, corner or island) largely determines your visibility in this type of layout.

How to prepare for the Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair in Côte d'Ivoire?

If you are a visitor

1. Register online on the official registration platform: admission is free, but prior registration is mandatory.

2. Check the programme on the fair's website (salondelepargne.com) to spot the panels and masterclasses that match your situation.

3. Prepare your questions and documents: statements, a project to finance, savings goals. The advisers on site can answer you directly.

4. Follow the fair's social accounts for last-minute updates and join the 100-day challenge if you want to start before the opening.

For any information request, the organiser can be reached at infos@salondelepargne.com or on +225 27 22 46 62 72.

If you are an exhibitor or partner

Banks, insurers and asset managers exhibit at the SEIP every year, and the competition for visitors' attention is real. Here is what to plan for:

• Contact the organiser early to book your space and obtain the floor plan and the venue's technical specifications.

• Set a measurable objective: number of accounts opened, appointments booked, qualified leads. The fair's prize draw rewards transactions completed on site, so your stand must be designed to close, not just to inform.

• Plan a discreet advisory area: talking about savings and wealth requires a minimum of privacy. An open welcome counter, complemented by one or two semi-enclosed advisory positions, works well.

• Take care of your visual identity: in a setting like the Sofitel, a stand with refined finishes strengthens your institution's credibility. A sloppy stand does the opposite.

• Work with a local stand builder who knows the constraints of Abidjan hotels (access, set-up hours, floor protection) and manufactures locally to avoid import delays. Our 7 criteria for choosing your stand builder in Côte d'Ivoire will help you compare offers.

Finally, think about the overall budget. Between the space fee, the stand, furniture, printed materials and activation, the costs add up quickly. Our guide to stand pricing in Abidjan and how to optimise your budget in 2026 gives you concrete benchmarks to make the right trade-offs.

Conclusion

The 2026 Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair is an edition geared towards action:

• 22 and 23 October 2026 at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire;

• a programme built around a six-step financial journey, from access to services to wealth transfer;

• more than 30 banks, insurers, asset managers and fintechs present;

• free admission upon registration.

For visitors, it is the opportunity to take a concrete first step. For financial institutions, it is an event where the quality of the stand has a direct impact on results. Exhibiting at the SEIP or at another fair in Abidjan this year? Tell us about your project: request your free quote or message us on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Is the Savings Fair paid admission?

No. Admission is free, but prior online registration is mandatory to access the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire on 22 and 23 October 2026.

Can the fair be followed remotely?

Yes. The SEIP is a hybrid event: panels and highlights are broadcast via the fair's WebTV for participants who cannot attend in person.

Who organises the Savings, Investment and Wealth Fair?

 L'Agence is the general commissioner of the event, with Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire as co-host of the 2026 edition.

How can I exhibit at SEIP 2026?

Contact the organiser at infos@salondelepargne.com to book a space. For the design and manufacturing of your stand, the monstand.africa team supports you from the 3D mockup to dismantling.