Whether you are coming for MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 or for another business reason, here is what to know about the period, and help to organise everything.
MSGBC takes place during the Dakar Biennale (19 November–19 December): hotel demand builds up in Dakar. Book as soon as your dates are set.
Stay in Diamniadio or in Dakar?
Diamniadio puts you minutes from the CICAD; Dakar offers more hotels and restaurants, about 30 km away. We arrange transfers either way.
What is the weather like in early December?
It is the dry season: warm days, around 27–30 °C, cooler evenings.
I am not attending the event, but I will be in Dakar on these dates: can you help?
Yes. This desk is open to every business traveller in Dakar during this period: accommodation, transfers, meeting rooms, cars with drivers, tours. Describe your needs and we will send you several proposals.
Hotels near the venue are fully booked: what can I do?
We look for availability in our network, near the venue and in other districts, and arrange the transfers. Contact us as soon as your dates are set: the earlier the request, the wider the choice.
Do I need a visa for Senegal?
It depends on your nationality: many countries are exempt from visas for short stays. Check with the Senegalese embassy in your country before booking, and see our practical information.
How do I pay locally?
The currency is the CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro: 1 euro equals 655.957 CFA francs. Cards are accepted in business hotels and many restaurants; keep some cash for small purchases. Mobile payment is widely used.
How do I get around Dakar?
Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available. To keep to a meeting schedule or move a group, a car with a driver remains the safest option: we book it for you.
Where can I find a room for a business meeting?
By the hour, half-day or day, in a hotel near the event venue or your accommodation. Describe your needs and we will send you several proposals.
An interpreter, a business dinner, a reception?
Interpreters, restaurants for a business dinner, reception venues: we call on the verified professionals in our network.
Can I extend my stay after the event?
Gorée is about twenty minutes by ferry from Dakar port; the Petite Côte, Saint-Louis and the Sine Saloum suit a two- or three-day stay. Our experiences offer ideas; we organise the programme.
