Seven laureates received awards in Niamey on Thursday, October 22, 2026, during a ceremony honoring innovation. Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdoulaye Saydou presided over the event, which recognized the contributions of the recipients to their respective fields.
Preceding the awards, the SAIIT 2026 salon took place from October 5 to October 7, 2026. Organizers hosted the event at the Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center.
Seven laureates were awarded prizes on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Niamey. The ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Abdoulaye Saydou.
The selection of the seven laureates followed the conclusion of the SAIIT 2026 salon, which served as the primary platform for evaluating the work of the innovators. The Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center provided the venue for both the initial salon and the subsequent awards ceremony. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Abdoulaye Saydou, emphasized the importance of the recognized contributions during his address at the ceremony.
The SAIIT 2026 salon, held from October 5 to October 7, 2026, functioned as the precursor to the formal recognition of these seven individuals. Throughout the duration of the salon at the Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center, participants engaged in various activities related to their innovative projects. The event in Niamey concluded with the official presentation of the awards on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdoulaye Saydou oversaw the proceedings, ensuring that each of the seven laureates was acknowledged for their specific achievements. The atmosphere at the Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center reflected the culmination of the work presented during the earlier salon days in October. The ceremony served to highlight the impact of the innovations developed by the seven recipients.
The organization of the SAIIT 2026 salon allowed for a structured review process between October 5 and October 7, 2026. This period allowed the organizers to finalize the selection of the seven laureates who were honored on Thursday, October 22, 2026. By the time Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdoulaye Saydou took the stage at the Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center, the recipients had been confirmed for their respective contributions.
The presence of Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdoulaye Saydou at the ceremony showed the institutional support for the innovation showcased at the SAIIT 2026 salon. The transition from the salon, which ran from October 5 to October 7, 2026, to the final awards ceremony on Thursday, October 22, 2026, marked a significant period for the participants in Niamey. The Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center hosted the entirety of these proceedings.
The seven laureates accepted their prizes under the guidance of Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdoulaye Saydou. As the event concluded in Niamey, the focus remained on the technical and creative contributions of the seven individuals. The SAIIT 2026 salon, having established the foundation for these awards, remained a central point of reference for the attendees. The proceedings at the Mahatma Gandhi International Conference Center served as the final chapter of the 2026 SAIIT program.
