FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Registration, booths, packages, badges, travel: answers to the most common questions.
When and where is the forum?
On 15 and 16 September 2027 at the Cotonou Convention Centre, Benin.
Is registration free?
Yes, participant registration is free but required. Once approved, you receive your personal badge by email.
How do I book a booth?
Pick an available booth on the interactive site plan or fill in the exhibitor form. Four formats: Standard 6 m² (200,000 FCFA), Standard + 9 m² (300,000 FCFA), Corporate 12 m² (500,000 FCFA) and Premium 15 m² (1,000,000 FCFA).
What are the partnership packages?
Five packages: Bronze (3 M FCFA), Silver (5 M), Gold (10 M), Platinum (20 M) and Diamond (40 M). Each includes a booth, visibility, guaranteed B2B/B2G meetings and gala dinner invitations.
How do I get my badge?
Your QR-code badge is generated automatically as soon as your registration is approved and sent by email. Show it at the entrance, printed or on your phone.
Where can I download the partnership prospectus?
In the “Downloads” section of the website, in French and English.
Who organises the forum?
The forum is organised by PROMOGO BENIN, building on SIDEFPROM (Niamey 2022, Cotonou 2023).
How can I contact the team?
On WhatsApp at +229 01 60 95 92 22 or by email at contact@promogo.tech.
Can I speak at the forum?
Yes: choose the “Speaker” profile in the registration form and describe your proposal. The scientific committee replies within 10 days.
Are there business meetings?
Yes, 200 B2B / B2G meetings are scheduled on 16 September between public buyers, suppliers and investors.
How do I travel to Benin?
Cotonou’s Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport connects to major capitals. The committee issues a visa invitation letter to approved participants.
Is the forum open to students?
Yes, students can register for free in the “Student” category and access the EdTech Village and workshops.
Where can I stay during the forum?
Several hotels are a few minutes from the Convention Centre: Sofitel Cotonou Marina, Novotel Orisha, ibis, Azalaï, Golden Tulip Le Diplomate, Bénin Royal Hôtel and Hôtel du Lac. On the Useful info page, click “Book now”: the team confirms your booking by email.
Do I need a visa to travel to Benin?
Nationals of African countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in Benin. Other travellers apply for an e-visa at evisa.gouv.bj before departure. The team can send you an invitation letter: just ask for it after registering.
Which vaccinations are needed to enter Benin?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Benin. Malaria prevention is recommended: ask your doctor for advice before you travel.
What is the weather like in Cotonou in September?
It is hot and humid, between 25 and 30 °C, with possible showers. Bring light clothing and a jacket for air-conditioned rooms.
Which currency is used in Benin?
The CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro: €1 = 655.957 FCFA. Bank cards are accepted in major hotels and mobile payment is widely used.
How do I get from the airport to the Convention Centre?
Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport is about fifteen minutes by taxi from the Convention Centre. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available. Official delegations can request an airport welcome.
What are the forum opening hours?
Welcome and accreditation from 8 am on 15 September 2027. Sessions run from about 9 am to 6:30 pm on both days. Details are on the Programme page.
How many participants are expected?
The forum expects 1,200 participants from 25 countries: ministers, funders, companies, startups, universities, teachers and students.
What is the Cotonou Declaration?
It is the policy text negotiated during the forum and adopted at its closing. It sets a shared framework for AI in African education, with a 2028-2030 roadmap and resourced follow-up.
What were the previous editions?
The forum builds on SIDEFPROM: Niamey 2022, under the high patronage of the President of Niger, and Cotonou 2023 with BOAD, the African Union and AUDA-NEPAD, followed by Women Connect in Niamey in 2024. Photos are in the Gallery.
What is the forum theme?
“Artificial intelligence and educational sovereignty: building a smart, inclusive and job-creating African education”.
How do I get press accreditation?
On the Contact page, choose the “Press” form and give your media outlet. The team sends you the accreditation and press kit.
How do I register an official delegation?
On the Contact page, choose the “Delegation” form: the protocol team organises your delegation's welcome, from the airport to the hotel.
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