The event brings together government institutions, private sector leaders, investors, development partners, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and academia to discuss practical solutions that drive business growth, competitiveness and sustainable economic development.

The inaugural edition will be held on 12–13 October 2026 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme: “Empowering Zambian SMEs for Growth: Leveraging Digital Innovation, Finance and Market Access for Competitiveness.”