Competition policy and market integration across ECOWAS. 15–17 September 2026 · SDKJ-ICC Centre, Bijilo, The Gambia.
RegisterFor the first time since 2019, ERCA brings the regional competition community together in one room: ministers, authorities, regulators, judges and researchers.
Three days of plenaries, thematic groups and round tables, with simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Portuguese.
For the first time since 2019, ERCA brings the regional competition community together in one room, around a shared question.
How can competition policy be strengthened to promote market integration, investment and inclusive development across ECOWAS?
Ministers, competition authorities, sector regulators, judges, businesses, academics and development partners.
Nine plenaries, eight thematic groups, round tables, paper presentations and two official ceremonies.
A Conference Declaration, public policy recommendations and a regional knowledge-sharing network.
Participant registration from 08:30 on 15 September. Sessions run from 09:00 to 17:30.
A head of state, an ECOWAS Commissioner, the competition authorities of COMESA, the EAC and CARICOM, the OECD, UNCTAD and the World Bank.
Abstracts of 500 words, papers of 6,000 to 10,000 words, in English, French or Portuguese. Selected papers will be presented in the thematic groups.
Venue, travel, visas and accommodation: the essentials for organising your trip to Bijilo.
Plenary hall, committee rooms and exhibition space, on the coast, minutes from the partner hotels.
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Transfers provided between Banjul International Airport and the partner hotels, on presentation of your flight number.
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An invitation letter is issued on request during registration, to be shown to consular authorities or on arrival.
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All within 2 km of the conference centre, with negotiated rates for participants.
See the ratesNegotiated rates for participants, all within 2 km of the SDKJ-ICC Centre. Book directly with the hotel.
| Hotel | Single | Suite | Distance | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Residence | 96 USD | 125 USD | 0.5 km | +220 739 6798 +220 413 7211 coconutresidenceandspa@gmail.com |
| Senegambia Beach Hotel | 130 USD | 170 USD | 0.8 km | +220 200 0348 +220 200 0168 fom@senegambiahotel.com |
| Coco Ocean Resort & Spa | 140 USD | 165 USD | 1.5 km | +220 446 6500 +220 710 0043 rdm@cocoocean.com |
| Bakadaji Hotel | 80 USD | 100 USD | 1.8 km | +220 228 0610 fom@bakadajihotel.gm |
| TUI Blue Tamala Hotel | 100 USD | — | 1.9 km | +220 377 6090 Bobou.cham@tui-blue.com |
| African Princess Hotel | 125 USD | 145 USD | 1.9 km | +220 733 3354 +220 733 3360 |
Book directly with the hotel, quoting “ERCA Annual Conference – September 2026”.
Three ways to take part, alongside regulators and decision-makers from twelve States.
Partnership
Visibility among regulators and decision-makers from twelve States. Partnership, exhibition and targeted support packages.
Press
Prior accreditation is required. Send your assignment letter, press card and contact details to the secretariat.
Media kit
Logos, approved photographs, boilerplate texts and usage guidelines, on request.
The three days in detail: sessions, speakers and working groups.
PDF · EN · 6 pages · 1.2 MBBackground, objectives, thematic framework and expected outcomes.
PDF · EN · 8 pages · 1.1 MBVenue, timings, registration, accommodation, travel and contacts.
PDF · EN · 4 pages · 1.3 MB
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