Established 2018 • 9th Consecutive Year
eAFRICA EXPO & CONFERENCE
“The Africa We Build: Connecting SMEs to the Digital Future.”
20 November 2026 | The Urban Hotel, Lusaka
Countdown to the 2026 Expo & Awards Gala:
Strategic
Ecosystem
Partners
The Premier B2B & B2C Deal Flow Engine
Move beyond standard networking. The eAfrica Expo is engineered for corporate treasuries, mining and energy procurement heads, telecom operators, and high-growth SMEs to execute cross-border partnerships and scale mass-market platforms.
B2B Matchmaking
Curated, pre-scheduled meetings connecting enterprise and mine procurement heads directly with specialized exhibitors and vetted local suppliers.
VIP Executive Lounge
An exclusive, cordoned-off environment for Speakers, Track Sponsors, and Executive Pass holders to close deals.
Specialized Stages
Dedicated zones on the exhibition floor focusing strictly on Enterprise AI, SME Formalization, Logistics, and Mining & Energy Digitization.
Actionable Masterclasses
Technical, 45-minute workshops designed to equip mid-level managers and SMEs with digital integration strategies.
9 Years of Digital Impact
Established in 2018, the eAfrica Expo (formerly Zambia E-Commerce Expo) is entering its 9th consecutive year as a top-ranked, premier destination for Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem. For nearly a decade, we have brought together the continent’s innovators for intense insight, connection, and opportunity. From inspiring keynote sessions and expert-led panel discussions to a dynamic exhibition floor and startup pitch stage, the event spotlights the trends, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of digital commerce.
- ✓ 9 Consecutive Years of Excellence
- ✓ 1,000+ Attendees annually
- ✓ 120+ Speakers & Thought Leaders
- ✓ 600+ Companies in attendance
- ✓ 40+ Exhibitors & Solution Providers
- ✓ 5 Thematic Tracks
Institutional Thought Leaders
A look at the influential voices who have anchored the eAfrica Expo macroeconomic and digital infrastructure panels.
Dr. Caleb Fundanga
Board Chair, ERITE &
Former Governor, Bank of Zambia
Mr. Percy Chinyama
National Coordinator,
SMART Zambia Institute
Ms. Salome Makau
Country Manager,
Visa CEMEA
Mr. Brad Magrath
Head of Portfolio and Platform,
AHL Venture Partners
Mr. Owen Malambo
Director of Digital & Change Enablement,
ABSA
Mr. Sonny Zulu
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director,
Standard Chartered
Ana Hajduka Shields
Founder & CEO, Africa
GreenCo
Pardon Mujakachi
Vice President-Operations (EMEA)
dLocal
Warrick Kernes
CEO, The Insaka eCommerce Academy
Shopify’s Top eCommerce Educator
The eAfrica Impact
2026 At a Glance
The eAfrica Expo brings together the continent’s digital commerce ecosystem for intense insights, B2B deal flow, and cross-border opportunity. From inspiring keynotes to dynamic pitch stages, here is the footprint we are building:
- 120+ Executive Conference Delegates
- 30+ Leading Ecosystem Exhibitors
- 150+ Enterprise Buyers & Visitors
- 56,000+ Digital Reach & Engagements
2024/5 Ecosystem Insights
A deep look at the professional landscape fueling the eAfrica Expo community.
Attendee Occupation
- Executive 28.3%
- Marketing 15.1%
- Management 12.3%
- IT & Technology 10.4%
- Sales 7.5%
Industry Breakdown
- Digital Marketing 15.1%
- StartUp 14.2%
- Online Retail 10.4%
- Fintech 9.4%
- Banking / Insurance 8.5%
Empowering the Next Generation
Beyond the enterprise exhibition, the eAfrica Expo actively funds, trains, and scales the startups and female founders driving grassroots digital adoption.
WIE Incubator Program
Women in E-Commerce
A dedicated acceleration track designed to help female entrepreneurs design business models, develop Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and master the art of the business pitch.
Sponsor the IncubatorUniversity Pitch Track
eStartUp Competition
Open exclusively to enrolled university students. Submit your scalable e-commerce or digital platform idea for a chance to win up to $2,000 in seed funding on the Expo stage.
Submit Pitch DeckThe 2026 Conference Pillars
Macroeconomic Policy & AI
Engage in closed-door panels with leading policymakers and industry architects to analyze emerging digital regulations, AI data governance, and the trends reshaping cross-border commerce.
Ecosystem Convergence
The premier networking environment for the region’s top corporate treasuries and retail innovators. Connect directly with technology experts and institutional grant providers to accelerate deal flow.
Infrastructure Exhibition
Secure high-level facetime with enterprise decision-makers. Expose your scalable B2B logistics platforms or high-volume B2C applications to CIOs actively seeking digital deployment.
New for 2026: Mining, Energy & Critical Minerals
Zambia’s mines and energy utilities are the country’s largest B2B buyers — and some of its fastest digital adopters. This dedicated track connects extractives and power-sector procurement, technology and sustainability teams with the digital platforms, fintech rails and SME suppliers ready to serve them.
Digital Procurement & E-Sourcing
Mine procurement and supply-chain heads meet vetted local SME suppliers and B2B marketplace platforms — digitizing tendering, e-invoicing and supplier onboarding in line with Zambia’s local content ambitions.
Energy & PAYG Commerce
Utilities, solar and mini-grid operators connect with mobile-money, smart-metering and pay-as-you-go platforms — the fintech rails powering energy access, billing and revenue collection.
Critical Minerals, AI & Traceability
Copper, cobalt and emerging minerals meet AI-driven exploration, supply-chain traceability and ESG reporting technology — positioning Zambia in the global critical-minerals economy.
Secure Your Institutional Placement
Whether you are looking to secure a VIP Exhibition Booth, sponsor a specialized stage, or reserve an Executive Corporate Table for the Gala, our team is ready to engineer your 2026 participation strategy.
The B2B & B2C Ecosystem
Position your brand directly in front of enterprise decision-makers while simultaneously engaging with the high-growth SMEs and consumer platforms driving Africa’s mass-market digital adoption.
- Zambia / WhatsApp: +260 97 3341212
- International / USA: +1 682 558 3526
- Executive Inquiries: info@eafricaexpo.com
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