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Zambia Rising: Harnessing Solutions for a Sustainable Future

September 12-13, 2023
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THE ZAMBIA IMPACT INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2023

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Zambia’s investment profile has continued to grow, driven by its rich natural resources, ongoing infrastructure development, and intrepid entrepreneurs, making it an appealing destination for investors seeking diverse opportunities in Southern Africa.

The Zambia Impact Investment Summit is designed to drive this momentum; highlighting Zambia’s immense potential and a wide array of investment opportunities. By fostering dialogue  and collaboration among businesses, investors, development agencies, policy makers, and ecosystem enablers, the Summit serves as a platform for targeted discussion, networking, impactful pitches, and meaningful introductions. Our goal is to shape the trajectory of Zambia’s impact investment ecosystem, paving the way for capital infusion that can effectively address the country’s economical, social, and environmental challenges.

 

PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

The ZIIS would not be possible without support from our partners and sponsors:

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

 

Panels

Informed panels

Every year we research which topics are most important to businesses, investors, and other investment ecosystem players. These topics are structured to catalyse discussion and participation. ZIIS panels feature leaders in industry, regulation, investment, services provision, and innovation in Zambia.

Roundtables

High value roundtables

Round table discussions offer a great forum for sharing ideas, discussion, and networking, giving attendees the opportunity to share with, and learn from, a group of peers. ZIIS round tables are moderated by carefully selected ecosystem enablers who keep conversation flowing and facilitate honest discussion.

Masterclasses

Masterclasses

Masterclasses provide a deep dive on hot business topics, to which experts give practical advice.

SME showcasing

SME showcasing

ZIIS is a dynamic event: we want all players to be networking, engaging, sharing and learning. Throughout the conference, exciting investment-ready businesses in our pipeline are showcased through quickfire pitches, keeping the energy high, and the focus on making deals.

Networking breakouts

Networking breakouts

The ZIIS is all about building networks and getting deals done, and we know how critical the personal element of deal-discussion and relationship building is, so we incorporate timely networking breakout and discussion segments throughout the conference.

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GET INSPIRED

Highlights from last year’s ZIIS.

 

 

 

 

IMPRESSIONS

“I think forums like this are so important for linking opportunity to financing as well as linking knowledge gaps to a lot of technical assistance. It’s really cool because there are so many financiers that fund businesses in different stages.”

Entrepreneur

“…it’s a great mix of different actors in the space but it’s also the right size… the right size with the right people.” 

Investor

“The sheer number of contacts we have made for the advancement of SMEs is just… insane. Both our staff and the SMEs we invited to the Summit are absolutely moved and utterly motivated by what’s to come.”

Lead from a Development Agency

“A lot of us are looking for opportunities to reconnect with each other in person and this has given us an opportunity to meet people from various sectors.”

Angel investor

“… I’m just overwhelmed by the positive feedback we’re getting by the different people that are represented here. The ideas, people coming together, everybody wants to work towards sustainable development.”

Representative from a Development Agency

“We get to interact with multiple investors, interact with different businesses and see what others are doing, looking at possible synergies with other business holders and also learning  from what other startups have been able to achieve so far.”

Entrepreneur

“Having those interactive conversations really makes you understand the scene and the ecosystem here a lot more. It’s helpful for people who are coming into it and trying to learn.”   

Investor

 

VENUE

If you plan on staying at Ciêla for the Summit, we will soon share with registered attendees a code for a promotional booking rate for the duration of the Summit.