A landmark built for the world stage.
The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre is The Gambia’s flagship venue for state, diplomatic, and corporate events — operated by the Banjul International Convention Centre Ltd and set within Bijilo on the Atlantic coast.
Purpose-built for the 2024 OIC Summit.
The Centre was conceived to host the 15th Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — and delivered diplomacy at the highest level: heads of state, full protocol, and simultaneous interpretation across its halls.
Today those same spaces are open year-round. From a 1,000-seat plenary to intimate bilateral suites, the Centre hosts conferences, exhibitions, banquets, and cultural events — anchoring The Gambia’s ambition to be a premier MICE destination in West Africa.
To provide state-of-the-art facilities and services that enable transformative events, cultural exchange, and economic growth — whilst promoting sustainable development.
To position The Gambia as a premier MICE destination in the sub-region.
Our values
Excellence
The highest standards in every space, every service, every event.
Innovation
Embracing technology to meet the evolving needs of global clients.
Sustainability
Environmentally responsible practices across the operation.
Service
Clients at the heart of everything — seamless, attentive delivery.
Integrity
Transparency and accountability our clients can rely on.
A sustainable venue in a remarkable setting.
At the edge of Bijilo Forest Park and minutes from the Atlantic, the Centre takes its environmental responsibilities seriously — investing in energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction, and stewarding the parkland and wildlife that surround it.
Host your event with us.
Explore the spaces and submit an inquiry — our team will take it from there.