SIAO 2026: Burkina Faso bets on e-SIAO and African crafts
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SIAO 2026: 90% of preparations completed three days before opening (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Three days before the opening of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), Trade Minister Serge Poda says preparations are 90% complete. The fair runs from 30 October to 8 November 2026, with Ghana as guest of honour.
SIAO 2026: three days before opening, preparations are 90% complete (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Three days before the opening of the 18th edition of the SIAO in Ouagadougou, the trade minister says preparations are about 90% complete. He announces air-conditioned stands, information desks, online ticketing and an expected 800,000 visitors.
SIAO 2026: preparations 90% complete three days before the biennale opens (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Preparations for the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) are 90% complete, with about 800,000 visitors expected. Minister Serge Poda presented the edition's new features, including e-SIAO and an AES stand.
SIAO 2026: Air-conditioned stands, renovated pavilions… organisers report 90% completion (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Three days before the opening of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) on October 30, 2026, preparations are 90% complete. The trade minister cites air conditioning for all stands, renovated pavilions and the addition of an artisan village.
SIAO 2026: New Innovations Announced for the 18th Edition (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 18th edition of SIAO, scheduled for 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, introduces air-conditioned pavilions, a "Village of the Guest of Honour Country", information desks and more entrances. Ghana is the guest of honour, while Mali and Niger are special guest countries.
SIAO 2026: 800,000 visitors expected in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The organising committee of the 18th SIAO, to be held from 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, expects 800,000 visitors and 6,000 exhibitors, with Ghana as guest of honour. Mali and Niger are also special guests.
SIAO 2026: More than 800,000 visitors expected, major innovations announced (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The organising committee of SIAO 2026, the Ouagadougou craft fair running from 30 October to 8 November, expects more than 800,000 visitors and 6,000 exhibitors. It announces air-conditioned pavilions, new information points and awards, with Ghana as guest of honour.
SIAO 2026: More Than 6,000 Exhibitors from 30 Countries Expected in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 18th SIAO will take place from 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou. More than 6,000 exhibitors, 800,000 visitors and Ghana as guest of honour are announced.
SIAO 2026: More than 6,000 exhibitors and 800,000 visitors expected (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Scheduled from 30 October to 8 November 2026 in Ouagadougou, SIAO 2026 expects more than 6,000 exhibitors and 800,000 visitors. The fair will focus on African crafts, industrialisation and promoting local products and cultural heritage.
SIAO 2026: Major innovations to revolutionise craftsmanship (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 18th edition of the Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) will be held in Ouagadougou from 30 October to 8 November 2026, under the theme of African craftsmanship and industrialisation. The organising committee presents 800 stands, over 6,000 exhibitors, Ghana as guest of honour, and…
18th SIAO: organising committee "fully ready" to welcome "more than 6,000 exhibitors" and "800,000 visitors" (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The organising committee of the 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO), held from 30 October to 8 November 2026, says it is ready to host more than 6,000 exhibitors and 800,000 visitors. Ghana will be the guest country of honour.
Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO): the 18th edition from 30 October to 8 November 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 18th Ouagadougou International Craft Fair (SIAO) will be held from 30 October to 8 November 2026, under the theme of African craftsmanship and industrialisation. The minister of Industry, Trade and Crafts presented its organisation at the 10 September 2026 Council of Ministers, with…
SIAO 2026: Burkina Faso bets on e-SIAO and African crafts (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Ouagadougou will host the 18th edition of the SIAO craft fair from 30 October to 8 November 2026. The fair is relying on the online e-SIAO platform for stand bookings and payments, as well as on the AES Village and SIAO KIDS.
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