Ivory Coast: Radiocommunications Forum – 500 Experts Expected to Shape the Networks of Tomorrow
From September 24 to 26 at the Abidjan Exhibition Center, the Radiocommunications Forum will bring together experts, regulators, and digital stakeholders to discuss the deployment of terrestrial and satellite networks.
Ivory Coast will host the 2nd edition of the Radiocommunications Forum (FRC 2026). Scheduled for September 24-26, 2026, at the Abidjan Exhibition Center, this event is expected to gather some 500 participants to address the challenges related to the deployment of terrestrial and satellite radio networks.
The event was presented on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Abidjan, by the Director General of the Ivorian Agency for Radio Frequency Management (AIGF), Dr. Yacouba Coulibaly.
Under the theme “Deployment of Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Networks, Exposure to Electromagnetic Zones, and National Strategy,” this edition comes at a time marked by the acceleration of digital transformation and the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure.
Several French-speaking countries, including France, Benin, Togo, Senegal, and Tunisia, are expected to attend. They will share their experiences and approaches to frequency management and network deployment, stated the chair of the organizing committee, Christiane Yangni-Angaté.
For the organizers, the challenge lies in keeping pace with the rapid evolution of technologies while addressing concerns related to exposure to electromagnetic fields.
The chair of the scientific committee, Koffi Yao Gabriel, highlighted two key issues: supporting the deployment of more efficient networks, particularly with 5G and new satellite constellations, and deepening our understanding of exposure to electromagnetic fields. “We must support network development while strengthening public awareness,” emphasized AIGF Director General Dr. Yacouba Coulibaly.
At the conclusion of the conference, AIGF intends to develop a national roadmap and an “Abidjan Declaration.” These two documents should contribute to the development of a future national strategy for network deployment and the management of exposure to electromagnetic fields.
FRC 2026 will be held alongside Africa Space Expo (ASPEX), dedicated to promoting space services and technologies in Africa. This proximity should foster exchanges between stakeholders in radiocommunications and those in the space sector, with the aim of identifying avenues for joint action.
The program includes technical and thematic sessions, conferences, panels, workshops, and discussions with experts and regulators. A demonstration area will also allow participants to discover radiocommunications equipment and technologies.