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ICAN 2026
Equatorial Guinea

Building the future of air connectivity, from Africa to the world

Equatorial Guinea opens its doors to the world as host of ICAN 2026. Malabo will bring together the international aviation community in a space for cooperation, connectivity and new opportunities.

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The event

ICAN 2026 at a glance

The 18th ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event will provide States with a central platform for bilateral, regional and plurilateral negotiations, alongside meetings among authorities, regulators, air operators, airports, technology providers and service companies.

XVIII

Eighteenth edition

A well-established platform for accelerating air services agreements

162+

Global participation

More than 162 States have used ICAN since its inception

B2B

Bilateral negotiations

Meetings between delegations and business-to-business encounters throughout the week

EN

Working language

The working language will be English. Interpretation in Spanish, English and French will be available during the opening and closing ceremonies.

Programme summary

  • 6 DECPre-registrationEarly accreditation of delegates.
  • 7 DECOpeningHigh-level round table, start of negotiations and B2B meetings.
  • 8–10 DECNegotiationsNegotiation meetings and business encounters.
  • 11 DECClosingFinal meetings, closing ceremony and wrap-up.

What does ICAN offer?

It concentrates multiple negotiations into a single week, reduces travel costs, builds institutional and commercial relationships and facilitates new routes, frequencies and cooperation agreements.

  • A single venue for bilateral, regional and plurilateral negotiations.
  • Direct contact between civil aviation authorities, airlines and airports.
  • Lower cost and shorter negotiation time for each State.
  • New routes, frequencies and technical cooperation agreements.
Organizing institutions

Organizers

Institutions responsible for organizing ICAN 2026.

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Agencia especializada de las Naciones Unidas que facilita la cooperación entre sus 193 Estados miembros y promueve el desarrollo seguro, ordenado, eficiente y sostenible de la aviación civil internacional. La OACI establece normas, políticas y procedimientos comunes relacionados con la seguridad operacional, la protección de la aviación, la navegación aérea, la facilitación de los viajes, el desarrollo económico del transporte aéreo y la sostenibilidad medioambiental. Su labor permite que los Estados coordinen sus sistemas de aviación, adopten criterios técnicos compatibles y fortalezcan sus capacidades institucionales. Entre sus prioridades estratégicas figuran la seguridad de todos los vuelos, la sostenibilidad ambiental, una movilidad accesible y fiable y el desarrollo económico del transporte aéreo.

Equatorial Guinea Civil Aviation Authority (AAGE)

Equatorial Guinea Civil Aviation Authority (AAGE)

Es la institución nacional responsable de promover el cumplimiento de las normas y requisitos aplicables a la aviación civil. Su trabajo contribuye al fortalecimiento de la seguridad operacional, la formación del personal aeronáutico, la supervisión técnica y el desarrollo ordenado del transporte aéreo en nuestro país. En ICAN 2026, la AAGE desempeñará un papel central como institución anfitriona y representante de la aviación civil de Guinea Ecuatorial. Su participación permitirá fortalecer las relaciones con otras autoridades, facilitar las negociaciones de servicios aéreos y promover nuevas oportunidades de conectividad. A través de este encuentro, la AAGE reafirma su compromiso con una aviación civil segura, moderna, eficiente y conectada con el mundo, al servicio del desarrollo económico y social de Guinea Ecuatorial.

Registration and accreditation

Official management and local protocol

The portal links to ICAO official registration systems and adds a complementary form to coordinate the reception and protocol arrangements for delegations.

ICAO official registration

Registration is processed through ICAO’s official system by the focal points designated by each State.

Open the official registration

Local protocol form

Arrival details, flight, airport, hotel, head of delegation, VIP officials, mobility requirements and special assistance.

Ministry announcements

Official notices, press releases, programme changes and guidance for delegations.

ICAN 2026 Registration

Apply for registration directly through the ICAN 2026 portal. Your request will be reviewed by the accreditation team before approval.

Negotiation venue

Sipopo International Conference Center

The Sipopo International Conference Center, inaugurated in 2011 for the 17th African Union Summit, is one of Equatorial Guinea’s principal institutional facilities. It has five meeting rooms, a large plenary hall with an approximate capacity of 1,600 people, space for up to 68 delegations, bilateral meeting areas, VIP zones, press facilities and simultaneous interpretation, making it a strategic venue fully suited to hosting ICAN 2026.

Audiovisual content

Discover the ICAN 2026 spaces

An audiovisual tour of the venue rooms, auditoriums and services.

Discover the ICAN 2026 Venue

Tour of the Sipopo Conference Center

Turkish Hall

Meeting Rooms and B2B Meetings

Meeting Rooms

PARTICIPANT GUIDE

Practical information for your arrival

Documents, health, currency and climate: what to settle before boarding for Equatorial Guinea.

Passport and visa

Passport and visa

Check the requirements for your nationality. Travel with a valid passport, return ticket, letter of invitation, accommodation booking and travel insurance.

Apply for an e-visa
Vaccination

Vaccination

You must carry a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.

Currency

Currency

Central African CFA franc (XAF). Fixed parity: 1 euro = 655.957 XAF. It is advisable to carry cash for small expenses.

Climate in December

Climate in December

The Continental Region has a predominantly warm and humid climate. Lightweight, breathable clothing, a light jacket for air-conditioned interiors and comfortable footwear are recommended.

Diplomatic protocol

Diplomatic protocol

Guidance for heads of delegation, VIP officials, order of precedence and protocol services, coordinated with the department overseeing the event.

Emergency services

Emergency services

Official directory of ambulance, police, civil protection, consular assistance and event coordination contacts, issued to each delegation with their accreditation.

Local transport

Local transport

Timetables for official transfers between airports, the venue, approved hotels and institutional activities, published before the opening.

Structured programme

Daily agenda and B2B meetings

View the daily event schedule and the time blocks planned for meetings between delegations.

DAY 1

Opening and accreditation

Reception of delegations, accreditation and opening ceremony.

7 December · schedule configurable
DAYS 2–4

Negotiations and B2B meetings

Daily blocks for bilateral and regional meetings and scheduled encounters.

8–10 December · schedule configurable
DAY 5

Closing

Final meetings, conclusions and closing ceremony.

11 December · schedule configurable
Health and safety

Guaranteed medical assistance

Reference medical centres, ambulance contacts and health coordination

La Paz Medical Centre, Malabo
La Paz Medical Centre, Malabo Private reference medical centre in Malabo, providing emergency care, hospitalisation and a range of medical specialties. Event reference centre · 24 h
+240 555 570 333
Virgen de Guadalupe Clinic, Malabo
Virgen de Guadalupe Clinic, Malabo Private clinic in Malabo offering general medical care and emergency services. Event reference centre · 24 h
+240 333 099 013

Equatorial Guinea as host State

Equatorial Guinea welcomes all delegations and participants to ICAN 2026. We are pleased to receive authorities, airlines and representatives of the international aviation sector to share experiences, strengthen agreements and create new connectivity opportunities. 
This event will allow us to showcase our infrastructure, hospitality, culture and tourism assets to the world, reaffirming our commitment to safe, modern aviation open to the future.

The host country

Equatorial Guinea in figures

Equatorial Guinea opens onto the Atlantic from the heart of Central Africa. The event will take place in Malabo, the national capital, on the island of Bioko: a volcanic territory of beaches, tropical forest and a modern city facing the sea.

28,051 km²National land area
1.990.569Estimated population in 2026
58.9 %of the population is under 30
71 %of the population lives in urban areas
8 provincesmake up the national territory
3 languagesofficial: Spanish, French and Portuguese
25–30 °Capproximate average annual temperature
13.72 billionEstimated nominal GDP in 2026
86,4 %Forest cover of the national territory
2  regionsInsular and Continental Regions make up the national territory

Geography and territory

The country combines the mainland region of Río Muni with the islands of Bioko, Annobón, Corisco, Elobey Grande, Elobey Chico and other islets. It is divided into eight provinces: Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Litoral, Centro Sur, Kié-Ntem, Wele-Nzas, Annobón and Djibloho.

Malabo lies on the northern coast of Bioko Island, facing the Gulf of Guinea, and brings together the institutions of the State, the international airport and the Sipopo complex, venue of the conference.

Points of interest

  • It is the only sovereign African state where Spanish is an official and widely used language.
  • The Central African CFA franc (XAF) has a fixed exchange rate against the euro.
  • The population is predominantly young, an important factor for growth in services, technology and tourism.
  • Its position in the Gulf of Guinea facilitates connections with Central and West Africa, Europe and the wider Atlantic region.
Connectivity and investment

A natural platform in the Gulf of Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is promoting diversification into agriculture, fisheries, mining, tourism, information technology, services and industry. For ICAN participants, better air connectivity can translate into more trade, tourism, investment, academic cooperation and regional integration.

Modern airports
Modern airports Equatorial Guinea has strategic airport infrastructure, led by Malabo, Bata and Mongomeyen, strengthening its regional and international reach.
Regional integration
Regional integration Equatorial Guinea is a member of CEMAC, ECCAS, the African Union, OHADA, CPLP and AfCFTA, strengthening its economic and commercial integration in Africa.
Logistics infrastructure
Logistics infrastructure Cuenta con 2 grandes puertos, 2.880 km de carreteras y más de 2.000 km de fibra óptica. Una infraestructura multimodal que complementa la conectividad aérea de Guinea Ecuatorial.
An economy in transformation
An economy in transformation Equatorial Guinea is steadily advancing economic diversification, with opportunities in aviation, tourism, technology, energy and logistics.
Investment opportunity

Equatorial Guinea opens its Special Economic Zones

The country has approved a special regime to attract industrial, logistics and services investment: long-term tax advantages, simplified procedures and legal safeguards comparable to those of any international business hub. This is what it offers to those who decide to establish their operations here.

SPECIAL REGIME Investment framework

A specific framework to attract investment

Special Economic Zones establish a differentiated environment to facilitate the establishment of industrial, logistics and services projects. Their objective is to reduce barriers to entry and provide clear conditions for long-term investment.

INCENTIVES Taxation

Long-term tax advantages

The regime allows incentives to be structured to support the establishment, development and consolidation of new economic activities, improving the competitiveness of projects established in the country.

PROCEDURES Agility

Simplified administrative procedures

Simplified procedures are intended to reduce implementation times and facilitate the administrative coordination required to launch new operations and infrastructure.

LEGAL CERTAINTY Confidence

A predictable environment for strategic projects

Legal safeguards and a defined regulatory framework are essential to provide predictability, protect investment commitments and foster sustainable business relationships.

REGIONAL PLATFORM Connectivity

A logistics and services base in the Gulf of Guinea

Equatorial Guinea’s geographical position, its airport and port infrastructure and its connection with Central Africa make it possible to position the zones as a platform for regional operations, distribution, services and new value chains.

Tourism promotion and visitor experience

Destinations, cuisine, culture, travel agencies and the directory of approved hotels for the conference.

Experiences

Equatorial Guinea beyond the event

The visitor experience is organised by territory, prioritising Malabo and Bioko Island, together with planned extensions to the Continental Region, Corisco and other island destinations.

Bioko Island
Bioko IslandThe country’s main island combines volcanic nature, lush landscapes, beaches, culture and several of Equatorial Guinea’s most emblematic sites.
Mount Basilé
Mount BasiléEquatorial Guinea’s highest point offers spectacular views, a cool mountain climate and one of Bioko’s most recognisable natural landmarks.
Ureka Waterfalls
Ureka WaterfallsRainforest, waterfalls and one of the island’s most emblematic natural settings, ideal for visitors interested in biodiversity and nature tourism.
Río Muni
Río MuniThe Continental Region brings together tropical forests, Atlantic coastline, ecotourism routes and the territorial base from which the visitor experience in Djibloho is organised.
Arena Blanca and Luba
Arena Blanca and LubaBeaches, coastal scenery and access to southern Bioko, combining relaxation, the sea and proximity to one of the country’s best-known coastal areas.
Bata
BataThe main mainland city, with a seafront promenade, port, airport and urban services, as well as a key logistics hub for arriving visitors.
Ciudad de la Paz
Ciudad de la PazA new-generation administrative and urban area, with modern infrastructure and monumental spaces within the continental development corridor.
Corisco
CoriscoAn island destination of great scenic appeal, with clear waters and an exclusive atmosphere, ideal as a carefully planned tourism extension.
Annobón
AnnobónA distinctive, remote island of exceptional natural beauty, recommended for special programmes combining scenery, authenticity and advance logistics.
Responsible tourism: use authorised agencies and guides, respect protected areas, ask permission before photographing people and do not remove natural material.
Local cuisine

Local cuisine

Fish and seafood, plantain, cassava, taro, peanuts, tropical fruit and traditional dishes from the Fang, Bubi and Ndowé communities.

Culture and crafts

Culture and crafts

Oral heritage, music, dance, basketry, wood carving, textiles and cultural expressions reflecting the country’s historical diversity.

Traveller support

Travel agencies

Agencies operating in Equatorial Guinea for tickets, transfers, excursions and on-site assistance.

Where to stay

Accommodation in Malabo and on Bioko Island

Accommodation is arranged primarily in Malabo and around Sipopo, subject to availability and the official transport plan. Official room allocations, negotiated rates and transfer routes are communicated to accredited delegations.

Villa Océane Malabo · 5 stars
Villa Océane An infinity pool merging with the Atlantic. Oceanfront · Up to 8 guests · 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms · Infinity pool and direct beach access · Panoramic terrace · Signature cuisine · Butler service and high-speed Wi-Fi.
+240 222 786 605 / +240 555 696 399
Official website Book by email
Villa Horizon Malabo · 5 stars
Villa Horizon Panoramic ocean view · Up to 10 guests · 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms · Split-level pool · Terrace with outdoor fireplace · Private cinema, games room and wine cellar · Private lift.
+240 222 786 605 / +240 555 696 399
Official website Book by email
Villa Palmeraie Malabo · 5 stars
Villa Palmeraie Tucked away in a private palm grove, steps from the sea. · Up to 6 guests · 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms · Pool surrounded by palm trees · Outdoor dining area · Spa and massages on request · Private parking and fully equipped kitchen.
+240 222 786 605 / +240 555 696 399
Official website Book by email
Sofitel Malabo Sipopo Le Golf Malabo · 5 stars
Sofitel Malabo Sipopo Le Golf Sipopo · 200 rooms and suites · Private beach, pool, spa and 18-hole golf course · 5 meeting and conference rooms · Approximately 5 minutes by car from the Sipopo Conference Center, the event venue.
+240 350 091 010
Official website Book by email
Colinas Hotel Malabo · 4 stars
Colinas Hotel Airport Road, km 3, Malabo II · Superior and deluxe rooms · Junior suites, terrace suites, presidential suites and ambassador suites · Restaurants, bars and corporate event spaces.
+240 555 457 999
Official website Book by email
Anda Malabo Hotel Malabo · 5 stars
Anda Malabo Hotel Malabo II · 184 rooms, suites and serviced apartments · More than 10 meeting rooms · Banquet hall for up to 250 participants · Less than 2 km from Malabo International Airport.
+240 333 091 099 / +240 333 091 088 / +240 222 476 840
Official website Book by email
Hotel Magno Suites Malabo · 3 stars
Hotel Magno Suites Airport Road, Paraíso district · 15 rooms, including 3 Junior Suites and 2 Exclusive Suites · Outdoor pool, international restaurant, conference room and spaces for meetings and private events · Approximately 10 minutes from Malabo International Airport
+240 333 096 333
Official website Book by email
3 de Agosto Hotel Malabo · 4 stars
3 de Agosto Hotel Hotel mainly catering to business travellers and corporate stays · Approximately 11 minutes by car from Malabo International Airport
+240 333 09 02 06
Official website Book by email
Bisila Palace Hotel Malabo · 4 stars
Bisila Palace Hotel Airport Road, km 7 · 200 rooms, including 15 suites · 25-metre swimming pool, gym, sauna and meeting and event spaces · Approximately 2 minutes from Malabo International Airport.
+240 350 097 120
Official website Book by email

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Airport infrastructure network

With a population of fewer than two million inhabitants, Equatorial Guinea has a modern and strategic airport network that efficiently connects its Insular and Continental Regions, strengthening national mobility and international connectivity. The international airports of Malabo, Bata and Mongomeyen are essential pillars of this connectivity, supporting the country’s economic and territorial development and international projection.

Heritage and history

History

La aviación forma parte de la historia moderna de Guinea Ecuatorial desde hace un siglo. En 1926, la llegada de la Patrulla Atlántida a Santa Isabel, actual Malabo, marcó uno de los primeros grandes hitos aeronáuticos del país. En 1931, el histórico vuelo Sevilla–Bata volvió a situar al territorio ecuatoguineano en las grandes rutas aéreas de la época. Con el paso de los años, la aviación se convirtió en un vínculo esencial entre Bioko y la Región Continental, uniendo personas, familias y territorios. Tras la independencia, surgieron compañías nacionales como LAGE, Ecuato Guineana de Aviación y CEIBA Intercontinental, mientras el país desarrollaba y modernizaba sus principales infraestructuras aeroportuarias. Hoy, Guinea Ecuatorial mira al cielo con nuevas aspiraciones: más conectividad, más cooperación y nuevas puertas abiertas hacia África y el mundo.

National airport network

A world-class airport network

The national airport network connects the Island and Continental Regions and facilitates the movement of delegations, operators and services linked to ICAN 2026.

I have faith in my country, I trust my peopleBSG / FGBT
I have faith in my country, I trust my peopleWords of His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on a mural inside the departure area of Malabo International Airport
Malabo International AirportBSG / FGBT
Malabo International AirportMain air gateway to the Insular Region. It connects Equatorial Guinea with international and domestic routes.
Bata International AirportBSG / FGBT
Bata International AirportMain air gateway to the Mainland Region, with an international terminal and domestic connections.
President Obiang Nguema International Airport (Mongomeyén)GEM
President Obiang Nguema International Airport (Mongomeyén)Airport handling international, domestic, private and charter operations.
Corisco International AirportOCS / FGCO
Corisco International AirportIt was designed to open the idyllic island of Corisco to the world, turning it into a dream destination for international tourism.
Air connectivity

Indicative airlines

Airlines operating domestic, regional or international services to Equatorial Guinea. December routes and frequencies must be confirmed with each airline or travel agency.

Cronos Airlines

Domestic and regional operations subject to schedule.

Official website

ASKY Airlines

Connections via Lomé and other African destinations.

Official website

Ethiopian Airlines

Connections via Addis Ababa, with an extensive African and intercontinental network.

Official website

Air France

International connections subject to the event schedule.

Official website

Fly Gabon

Provides regular connections between Equatorial Guinea and several key destinations in Africa

Official website

Lufthansa

Connections via Europe with onward services to Equatorial Guinea.

Official website
Resources

Documents and links

Official conference documentation, available to download and consult.

Official ICAN 2026 programme
Registration, opening, negotiations, B2B meetings and closing.
Download PDF

Institutional resources

They are published progressively in this section as they are approved by the organising committee and the supervising ministry.

Programme and agenda Keynote speakers Press releases Registration and accreditation Letter of invitation Delegate guide Contacts and emergency directory Official transport timetables
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