Aguibou Saada Ly
CEO IBS Group
Aguibou Ly is a Guinean entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of IBS Group, a pioneering company in industrial solutions in Guinea and West Africa. Born in Kamsar, he earned his high school diploma at Lycée Ahmadou Matar Mbow before pursuing higher education in the United States, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After starting his career in telecommunications in Florida, he joined ITC Global as Regional Director for West Africa, contributing to the company’s growth until its acquisition by Panasonic in 2015. In 2010, he founded IBS Group to provide world-class engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. The company represents international brands such as Siemens, Cummins, Timken, Motorola Solutions, and Scania, and has been involved in major infrastructure and mining projects, including the expansion of CBG and the Simandou iron ore project. Ly emphasizes technology transfer and local skills development, building a qualified workforce in Guinea. Recognized for his leadership, he received the J-Award for Best Young Entrepreneur in 2017 and was included in the Choiseul 100 Africa ranking of promising young African leaders. Beyond his professional activities, he is committed to initiatives that empower young professionals and promote sustainable development in Guinea and across Africa.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Finance for a diversifying economy: How Ecobank is delivering on Simandou 2040's promise
Guinea is entering a new phase of economic acceleration, driven by large-scale mining developments and the broader national ambitions articulated under the Simandou 2040 framework
In this session, Ecobank Guinea shares a market-driven perspective on how investors, mining developers, mining project sponsors, and strategic partners can access and structure opportunities across Guinea’s mining value chain and adjacent sectors, including infrastructure, logistics, energy, and other supporting industries.
Drawing on its on-the-ground presence and regional platform, Ecobank illustrates how capital can be efficiently connected to credible local and cross-border projects, and what investors should consider when navigating market entry, partnerships, and execution in Guinea.
Rather than focusing on policy or programme governance, the discussion will centre on:
• Where bankable opportunities are emerging in Guinea today
• How mining activity is catalysing broader multi-sector growth
• Practical considerations for deploying capital in a complex but high-potential market
• How financial institutions can act as effective bridges between international capital and local execution
This session is designed for investors, financiers, project sponsors, and strategic partners
seeking actionable insights into Guinea’s evolving investment landscape, informed by
the Simandou 2040 context but grounded in market realities
Monday 09 February 15:30 - 17:00 Serengeti Stage (CTICC2 - Level 3)
Guinea is entering a new phase of economic acceleration, driven by large-scale mining developments and the broader national ambitions articulated under the Simandou 2040 framework
In this session, Ecobank Guinea shares a market-driven perspective on how investors, mining developers, mining project sponsors, and strategic partners can access and structure opportunities across Guinea’s mining value chain and adjacent sectors, including infrastructure, logistics, energy, and other supporting industries.
Drawing on its on-the-ground presence and regional platform, Ecobank illustrates how capital can be efficiently connected to credible local and cross-border projects, and what investors should consider when navigating market entry, partnerships, and execution in Guinea.
Rather than focusing on policy or programme governance, the discussion will centre on:
• Where bankable opportunities are emerging in Guinea today
• How mining activity is catalysing broader multi-sector growth
• Practical considerations for deploying capital in a complex but high-potential market
• How financial institutions can act as effective bridges between international capital and local execution
This session is designed for investors, financiers, project sponsors, and strategic partners
seeking actionable insights into Guinea’s evolving investment landscape, informed by
the Simandou 2040 context but grounded in market realities
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