The 2026 Official Agenda
Taj Pamodzi Hotel | Lusaka, Zambia | October 08 – 09, 2026
Thursday, October 08
VIP / Closed Door
The Macroeconomic Policy Breakfast
An exclusive roundtable briefing featuring Central Bank officials, Ministry representatives, key regulators, business leaders, and policy think tanks discussing emerging digital regulations, data governance, and fiscal frameworks.
Friday, October 09
Networking
Executive Registration & Welcome Breakfast
Badge collection and morning networking reception. Connect with early arrivals over coffee before the exhibition floor officially opens.
Main Stage
Opening Plenary: The State of Africa’s Digital Economy
Keynote addresses from institutional partners setting the macroeconomic tone for 2026, followed by a high-level panel on scaling digital infrastructure and telecom capabilities across borders.
Main Stage
Panel Discussion: Africa’s Digital Economy in the AI Age
An expert panel exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming enterprise operations, digital payments, and market positioning, and how African businesses can leverage AI for competitive advantage.
Exhibition
Exhibition Ribbon Cutting & Coffee Break
The official opening of the 2026 Exhibition Floor. Explore 30+ leading ecosystem pavilions showcasing enterprise tech and logistics solutions.
Track A
B2B Matchmaking & Enterprise Procurement
Closed-door, pre-scheduled bilateral meetings connecting corporate treasuries, telecom operators, and large-scale retailers with specialized tech vendors.
Track B
Actionable Masterclasses: SME Formalization
Concurrent 45-minute technical workshops focused on practical digital integration, payment gateway deployment, and cross-border logistics scaling for SMEs.
Main Stage
Cross-Border Trade & Digital Logistics
A strategic panel running concurrently on the main stage, featuring regional trade experts dismantling the complexities of cross-border shipping, multi-currency payment solutions, and borderless digital compliance.
Networking
Corporate Networking Lunch
Buffet lunch served in the main dining hall. An opportunity to debrief morning sessions and solidify new partnerships.
Main Stage
Empowering the Next Generation: The Pitch Stages
Watch the future of African commerce unfold. Features the Women in E-Commerce (WIE) Incubator Showcase followed by the highly anticipated eStartUp University Pitch Competition.
Main Stage
Ecosystem Consensus: Shaping the 2027 Roadmap
ERITE leadership and key ecosystem partners summarize the commitments made during the summit and lay out the institutional and policy goals for the next 12 months.
Main Stage
Closing Remarks
Final addresses concluding the daytime conference and exhibition.
Gala Dinner
The eAfrica Awards Gala Dinner
Dress Code: Black Tie / Corporate Formal
The summit culminates in our flagship evening event. Join us as we recognize the top platforms, logistics providers, and digital leaders driving the regional economy. Features executive keynotes, fine dining, and premier entertainment.
Secure Your Place in the Ecosystem
Access is strictly curated for digital economy professionals and enterprise leaders.