3 to 8 May 2027 · Cotonou
Week
of opportunities
for entrepreneurs
Six days of business meetings, economic forums and company visits connecting African entrepreneurs to the international market.
- Entrepreneurs connected
- 1,200
- Partnerships concluded
- 125
- Countries represented
- 10
- editions held
- 7
Since the first edition
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Announcements, programme changes and statements from the SOE team.
AnnouncementThe SOE returns for its seventh edition in May 2027
The Week of Opportunities for Entrepreneurs will take place in Cotonou in May 2027, over six days of meetings and exchanges.
Published on 14 September
UpdateSOE 6 – The international meeting point for entrepreneurial opportunities
The Entrepreneurs’ Opportunities Week (SOE) returns for its sixth edition in Benin, from 13 to 17 July 2026.
Published on 14 September
UpdateBenin–China economic and trade mission
Strengthening investment and accelerating strategic partnerships between Benin, China and international stakeholders.
Published on 14 SeptemberThe event in pictures
Mission économique bénino-chinoise in Benin: business meetings, economic forums and partnership signings.
Mission économique bénino-chinoise — Bénin, les 6 et 7 janvier 2026
Mission économique bénino-chinoise — Bénin, les 6 et 7 janvier 2026
Mission économique bénino-chinoise — Bénin, les 6 et 7 janvier 2026
Mission économique bénino-chinoise — Bénin, les 6 et 7 janvier 2026
Mission économique bénino-chinoise — Bénin, les 6 et 7 janvier 2026
Mission économique bénino-chinoise — Bénin, les 6 et 7 janvier 2026
Six days of meetings
- 3 May09:00 – 10:00Official ceremony
Welcoming of participants
Welcoming of participants to the 7th Week of Opportunities for Entrepreneurs.
Cotonou, Bénin
- 3 May10:00 – 11:00Official ceremony
Opening ceremony
Official opening of the 7th Week of Opportunities for Entrepreneurs, with government officials and partner delegations in attendance.
Cotonou, Bénin
- 3 May11:30 – 12:30Conference
Panels
Panels at the 7th Week of Opportunities for Entrepreneurs.
Cotonou, Bénin
- 4 May09:00 – 12:30Other
Exhibitions
Exhibitions at the 7th Week of Opportunities for Entrepreneurs.
Cotonou, Bénin
The companies attending
Every registered company, from every country — registration is open with no geographical barrier.
Join the 7th edition
Registration takes under ten minutes. Your company profile goes live as soon as your account is approved.