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ZITF Business Forum

2026

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2nd - 3rd July 2026
Zambia International Trade Fair Grounds, Ndola
Open to SMEs, Corporates, Investors & Policymakers
Full Programme

Two Days of Business Excellence

The ZITF Business Forum brings together Zambia's business community for two focused days of panels, keynote addresses, networking, and deal-making.

Day 1 — Thursday, 2nd July 2026

SME, Entrepreneurship & Youth Empowerment Forum

Open to SMEs, startups, youth entrepreneurs, and business support institutions.

08:30 – 09:00

Registration and Networking

ZITF

09:00 – 09:20

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks

Zambia International Trade Fair Board Chair

09:25 – 09:35

Sponsors Speech

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)

09:40 – 09:50Keynote

Keynote Address: From Potential to Possibilities

Permanent Secretary – Ministry of SMEs

09:50 – 10:00

Entrepreneurship in Zambia

Diana Kabaila – President, NDDCI

Day 2 — Friday, 3rd July 2026

Investment, Trade & Executive Leadership Forum

Targeted at corporates, investors, exporters, policymakers, and invited executives.

08:30 – 09:00

Registration and Networking

ZITF

09:00 – 09:20

Opening Remarks

Zambia International Trade Fair / ZDA

09:25 – 09:35

Sponsors Speech

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)

09:35 – 09:50Keynote

Keynote Address: Positioning Zambia for Accelerated Investments and Industrialization

African Continental Free Trade Area – Secretary General, DSC FED – Cabinet Office

09:50 – 10:40

Panel 1: Local Content and Industrial Development — From Policy to Action

MCTI, MMMD, Ndola Chamber of Commerce, Kitwe Chamber of Commerce, Zambia Association of Manufacturers, Chamber of Mines, ZACCI (Moderator: ZACCI)

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Celebrating 60 Years of Trade Excellence

Join Zambia's premier business networking event and be part of the legacy.

Registration

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