
ZITF Business Forum
2026


ZITF Business Forum
2026

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.
Registration and Networking
ZITF
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks
Zambia International Trade Fair Board Chair
Sponsors Speech
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
Keynote Address: From Potential to Possibilities
Permanent Secretary – Ministry of SMEs
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.
Registration and Networking
ZITF
Opening Remarks
Zambia International Trade Fair / ZDA
Sponsors Speech
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
Keynote Address: Positioning Zambia for Accelerated Investments and Industrialization
African Continental Free Trade Area – Secretary General, DSC FED – Cabinet Office
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)

Celebrating 60 Years of Trade Excellence
Join Zambia's premier business networking event and be part of the legacy.
Register for the Forum
Complete the form below to secure your place at the ZITF Business Forum 2026.
