Program
Two cities, two world-class venues
Bintumani International Conference Centre
Aberdeen, Freetown — host of the statutory meetings: Administration and Finance Committee, Mediation and Security Council, and the Council of Ministers, 12–17 July 2026.
Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre
Lungi — newly commissioned on 18 July 2026 alongside the ECOWAS Logistics Depot, and host of the 69th Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on 19 July.
From Freetown to Lungi, a week shaping the region's future
Freetown · Bintumani International Conference Centre
12–14 July
Freetown
Administration and Finance Committee
Technical deliberations on ECOWAS administrative, financial, and institutional matters.
15 July
Freetown
Mediation and Security Council
High-level discussions on regional peace, security, governance, and stability.
15 July
Freetown
Joint MSC/Council Meeting On The Compact Of The Future
Joint meeting of the Mediation and Security Council — a strategic dialogue on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing the Compact for the Future agenda.
16–17 July
Freetown
Council of Ministers
Ministers from ECOWAS Member States review committee recommendations and prepare decisions for consideration by the Authority of Heads of State and Government.
Lungi · Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre
18 July
Freetown
Official Commissioning Ceremony
Commissioning of the ECOWAS Logistics Depot and the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre, by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio — underscoring Sierra Leone's commitment to world-class infrastructure for regional integration.
19 July
Freetown
69th Ordinary Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government
West African leaders consider key policy decisions, adopt strategic resolutions, and reaffirm their collective commitment to peace, democracy, economic growth, and regional integration.