Corporate leaders, C-suite executives, and high-net-worth investors from across East Africa are set to converge in Zambia in October for a seven-day golf and investment summit. The event, scheduled to take place from October 14 to 20, aims to create business partnerships, investment opportunities, and cross-border deals. The summit is jointly organised by Stejos Tours & Travel, Dahlia Safaris, and Zambia’s Trekking Tours.
The summit will bring together business executives, investors, and policymakers for a programme combining golf, structured business engagements, and tourism experiences. The event has been designed as a targeted business platform rather than a conventional networking gathering. Participants are expected to engage directly with Zambian business leaders, potential joint-venture partners, institutional investors, and government stakeholders.
The summit will focus on sectors identified as key areas of growth, including agribusiness, technology, real estate, energy, mining, healthcare, and regional tourism. Participants will take part in executive roundtables, investment forums, private fireside discussions, and business-to-business matchmaking sessions focused on cross-border trade, policy frameworks, and market-entry opportunities in Southern Africa.
The programme will also incorporate golf as a platform for relationship building, with rounds planned at some of Zambia’s established golf courses. The seven-day, six-night programme will begin in Lusaka, where delegates will stay at Ciela Resort. The first day will include a visit to Chaminuka Estate, where participants will have access to activities including wine and cheese tasting, coffee sampling, wildlife drives, and boat cruises.
Other activities will include horseback riding, bush walks, tennis, swimming, and visits to art exhibits. The day will conclude with a welcome dinner and networking session involving representatives from Zambia’s investment promotion agency and chambers of commerce. According to the organisers, the evening will provide opportunities for B2B matchmaking, government investment briefings, sector presentations, and one-on-one meetings between investors and prospective partners.
The main investment programme will take place on Day Three at Bonanza Golf Resort under the theme “Zambia Golf & Investment Summit: Driving Business Through Sport”. The forum will explore opportunities in mining, agriculture, renewable energy, real estate, and technology, alongside discussions on trade, tourism, and investment. Delegates will then travel to Livingstone, where they will stay at Radisson Blu Livingstone Resort.
The organisers have created two participation packages, with the Lusaka Only Package costing USD2,000 (about Sh260,000) per person sharing and USD2,400 (about Sh312,000) for single occupancy. The Full Lusaka and Livingstone Experience costs USD3,400 (about Sh442,000) per person sharing and USD4,100 (about Sh533,000) for single occupancy. Participation will be strictly managed to maintain a high level of engagement and facilitate meaningful business connections.
Key points
- The summit aims to create business partnerships, investment opportunities, and cross-border deals between East African corporate leaders and Zambian business leaders.
- The event will focus on sectors identified as key areas of growth, including agribusiness, technology, and renewable energy.
- The programme will combine golf, structured business engagements, and tourism experiences to facilitate relationship building and business connections.
