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SIETTA 2026 in Abidjan: transport, protocol and VIP logistics for your delegation

From 12 to 14 November 2026, the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan-Treichville hosts the 5th edition of SIETTA, the International Cashew Processing Equipment and Technology Trade Fair. Manufacturers, equipment suppliers, investors and international delegations will converge on the Ivorian economic capital for three days of B2B meetings, conferences and technology demonstrations.

Three intense days, a packed agenda, a city you may not know. Here is how to turn your attendance into a friction-free stay — and keep your energy for what matters: your meetings.

SIETTA 2026 at a glance

Organised by the Conseil Coton Anacarde Karité (CCAK) around the theme "Cashew processing: beyond the kernel", the fair combines an international equipment exhibition, B2B business meetings, thematic workshops and technical visits. The industry's major organisations — the International Cashew Consultative Council, the African Cashew Alliance, MOVE/ComCashew — hold their international gatherings there. As Côte d'Ivoire is the world's leading producer of raw cashew nuts, the event draws delegations from Asia, Europe and across West Africa.

• Dates: 12 to 14 November 2026
• Venue: Palais de la Culture, Abidjan-Treichville (on the lagoon, facing the Plateau)

Arriving in Abidjan: the welcome that changes everything

Your stay begins at Félix Houphouët-Boigny airport, about fifteen minutes from Treichville via the Boulevard Valéry Giscard d'Estaing — outside rush hour. Our team awaits you as you leave the jet bridge:

• Personalised welcome and assistance with the formalities — a decisive time-saver after a long-haul flight, especially for delegations of several people.
• Luggage handling and immediate transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned, chauffeur-driven vehicle.
• Dedicated WhatsApp line opened before your departure: your single contact throughout the stay, with a reply within 24 hours at most.

Remember to apply for your e-visa in advance (issued online, collected at the airport) and to carry your yellow fever vaccination certificate, required on entry. We go through these points with you before departure.

Getting around during the fair

The Palais de la Culture stands in Treichville, directly opposite the Plateau business district on the other side of the Ébrié lagoon. That is an advantage: the best business hotels are less than ten minutes away by car. It is also a trap: the bridges linking Plateau and Treichville fill up quickly at rush hour.

Our arrangements for SIETTA:

• Vehicle and chauffeur dedicated to you for the whole fair — no fare haggling, no waiting; your chauffeur knows your session times and adjusts departures to real traffic.
• Optimised hotel ↔ Palais de la Culture transfers built around your B2B meeting programme.
• Handling the unexpected: a meeting added at the Plateau between two sessions, a dinner moved, a flight changed — one WhatsApp message is enough.

Accommodation and business dinners

For SIETTA, we recommend the business hotels of the Plateau, a few minutes from the Palais de la Culture, or the leading establishments of Cocody if you prefer the setting. We book on your behalf and negotiate conditions for delegations.

Beyond the room:

• Restaurant reservations for your business dinners — discreet tables, refined Ivorian or international cuisine, to suit your guests.
• Private meeting room on request, to extend a negotiation away from the fair.
• Additional services: express pressing, interpreter, administrative assistance, an end-of-stay excursion if your agenda allows.

These arrangements rest on our permanent services in Abidjan: business traveller support, luxury concierge and hotel and travel bookings.

SIETTA 2026 delegate checklist

1. Côte d'Ivoire e-visa applied for online (recommended lead time: 15 days before departure)
2. Yellow fever vaccination certificate up to date
3. Currency: the CFA franc (XOF) — cards accepted in hotels and major restaurants, carry cash for the rest
4. Connectivity: eSIM or local SIM card (we can prepare it before your arrival)
5. SIETTA badge and registration confirmed with the CCAK
6. B2B meeting programme sent to your concierge so transfers can be organised

Delegations' frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Abidjan airport to the Palais de la Culture?

Around fifteen minutes via the Boulevard Valéry Giscard d'Estaing outside rush hour, and up to 30 to 40 minutes at busy times. Your Zénith Conciergerie chauffeur adjusts the departure time to real traffic.

Do I need a visa to attend SIETTA 2026 in Abidjan?

Yes, for most nationalities. Côte d'Ivoire offers an online e-visa, collected at Félix Houphouët-Boigny airport (application recommended 15 days before departure). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on entry.

Which district should I stay in during SIETTA 2026?

The Plateau, the business district facing Treichville, offers the hotels closest to the Palais de la Culture (less than ten minutes by car outside rush hour). Cocody is a more residential alternative. Zénith Conciergerie books and negotiates conditions for delegations.

Who can organise transport and protocol for a delegation at SIETTA 2026?

Zénith Conciergerie, a luxury concierge service based in Abidjan, organises airport meet-and-greet, dedicated chauffeur, accommodation, business dinners and protocol for delegations attending SIETTA 2026, with a single WhatsApp contact and a reply within 24 hours.

How do I book the logistics for my delegation?

By WhatsApp or through our contact page, stating the number of people, your dates and your needs. We reply within 24 hours with a detailed proposal.

Organise your attendance now

The best-prepared delegations book their logistics several weeks before the fair. Describe your delegation — number of people, dates, particular needs — and we will reply within 24 hours with a detailed proposal.

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