The city of Kribi is preparing to host the fourth edition of the Salon des Acteurs Économiques et du Développement Local (SAEDEL), taking place from April 18 to 25, 2026. This week-long event will place the coastal city at the center of discussions on urban planning, real estate, and their crucial role in the transformation of territories.
SAEDEL 2026, to be held at the Place des Fêtes in Kribi, aims to bring together public decision-makers, local authorities, investors, experts, and entrepreneurs. The main objective is to foster constructive dialogue and generate innovative proposals to address the growing challenges of urbanization and territorial growth. The central theme of this edition is: "Urban planning, real estate and sustainability: catalysts for local development".
The official opening of the fair will take place on April 20 at 10 a.m., with an opening ceremony including institutional speeches and a tour of the exhibition stands. A highlight of SAEDEL will be the public conferences, scheduled from April 21 to 24. These two-hour sessions will address key themes such as land governance, housing finance, sustainable urban planning and social inclusion. The digital platform "jesuisaucameroun.com" will be launched at this event, with the aim of mobilizing the Cameroonian diaspora around local development projects.
Kribi, with its deep-water port, tourism potential and ongoing infrastructure projects, exemplifies the dynamics of territorial transformation in Cameroon. SAEDEL 2026 offers a unique opportunity for economic actors, elected officials and investors to collaborate to build the city of tomorrow and encourage sustainable initiatives for local development. This event aims to be a reference platform for thinking about the emergence of territories.
