The Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference (SLDIC) 2026 is offering local and international businesses an opportunity to showcase their products and services, establish valuable business connections and engage potential investors during its forthcoming conference scheduled for December 28 and 29, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Freetown.
The two-day event is expected to bring together members of the global Sierra Leonean diaspora, entrepreneurs, investors, business executives and representatives of various industries to explore investment opportunities, promote entrepreneurship and strengthen commercial relationships between Sierra Leone and the international business community.
Ahead of the conference, organizers have extended an invitation to businesses, independent brands, entrepreneurs and international vendors interested in exhibiting their products and services to a diverse audience of potential customers, investors and business partners.
According to information circulated by Vickie Remoe, the conference will provide a platform for businesses seeking greater visibility, market expansion and opportunities to establish strategic partnerships.
The organizers are encouraging participation from enterprises operating in various sectors, including fashion, food, beauty, technology, agriculture, arts and crafts, alongside other emerging industries.
Businesses interested in participating as exhibitors are required to register for a vendor package costing US$500, which provides access to several promotional and networking opportunities throughout the conference.
Under the package, each participating business will receive a dedicated exhibition table for both conference days, allowing representatives to display products, demonstrate services and interact directly with conference participants.
The package also includes two delegate passes, enabling business representatives to attend conference activities and engage with investors, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.
In addition, exhibitors will benefit from promotional exposure through a business profile and photograph featured in the official conference directory, together with a listing in the conference guide.
To further strengthen brand visibility, participating businesses will receive a dedicated social media promotional post introducing their products or services to the SLDIC audience.
Lunch and refreshments will also be provided for the two registered delegates on both conference days, while professional photographic and video coverage will document the conference and its activities.
The initiative is designed to create an enabling environment for businesses to promote their offerings, expand professional networks and explore potential commercial partnerships.
For Sierra Leonean entrepreneurs, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, the conference presents an opportunity to engage members of the diaspora who may be interested in supporting locally produced goods, investing in promising ventures or facilitating access to international markets.
Similarly, international vendors and established brands will have an opportunity to introduce their offerings to Sierra Leonean consumers and business leaders while exploring potential partnerships within the country’s commercial landscape.
The organizers have emphasized that the conference is open to businesses across different sectors, reflecting an effort to encourage broad participation and promote diverse entrepreneurial activities.
The forthcoming event follows the SLDIC 2025 gathering in Maryland, United States, where vendors showcased their products and interacted with conference participants.
With the 2026 edition scheduled to take place in Freetown, the conference is expected to provide another platform for connecting diaspora entrepreneurs with businesses operating in Sierra Leone.
Organisers are therefore encouraging interested businesses to secure exhibition spaces ahead of the December gathering and take advantage of the opportunity to present their brands to a wider audience.
The Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference 2026 is positioned as a platform for business promotion, investment engagement and networking, with the potential to strengthen commercial ties between Sierra Leone and its diaspora community.
Businesses interested in participating can register for exhibition booths through the official SLDIC vendor registration platform.
