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📅29th & 30th April 2026
📍ECL Convention Center, Garden Court Hotel , Kitwe

Innovation &
Technology Summit Kopala
2026

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Why Join?

Connect. Innovate. Invest

The Innovation & Technology Summit – Kopala (ITS-Kopala) is a regional extension of the Innovation & Technology Summit Zambia (ITS-Zed). It is envisioned to bring together key partners and stakeholders in Zambia's startup and innovation ecosystem, including the public and private sectors, startups, investors (angel investors, venture capitalists, impact investors, stock markets, financial services providers), academia, and development partners.

By anchoring the summit in the Copperbelt ("Kopala"), ITS-Kopala ensures inclusivity by extending innovation opportunities beyond Lusaka.

Delegates500+
Startups100+
Investors50+
Exhibitors20+
Speakers30+
Masterclasses10+

Who Is
Coming?

The Innovation & Technology Summit – Kopala (ITS-Kopala) 2026 is a platform designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and investment in Zambia's digital future. The event serves as a meeting point for ideas, opportunities, and solutions that drive growth across industries. With a focus on knowledge sharing, partnership building, and showcasing emerging talent, ITS KOPALA 2026 is where technology, creativity, and enterprise come together to shape what's next.

Public & Private Sector Leaders

Startups & Entrepreneurs

Angel, Venture Capital, and Impact Investors

Financial Institutions & Stock Market Players

Universities & Research Institutions

Hubs, Accelerators & Development Partners

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Ticket

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Our
Programme

Arrival & Registration

08:00hrs - 09:00hrs
Registration and Guests Arrival
Events Manager
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    VVIPs arrive and seated in VVIP Holding Room
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    VVIP Tour of Exhibition Booth (selected Founders and Enablers)

Official Opening — Banquet Hall 1 & 2

09:00hrs - 13:00hrs
Official Opening Programme
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    National Anthem, Prayer and Welcome RemarksDirector of Programs · 5 min
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    Sponsors Message — All SponsorsDirector of Programs · 10 min
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    ITS-Kopala Concept 100Platinum Sponsor · 45 min
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    EntertainmentDirector of Programs · 5 min
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    Sponsors Message — Platinum Sponsors (UNDP, GreenTech4C, Amref)Director of Programs · 5 min
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    Launch of the winning hosts for the 2 FabLab'sPlatinum Sponsor / GreenTech4CE · 10 min
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    Launch of the Fintech-focused Research projects and Technology startups Grants Committee and Grants GuidelinesPlatinum Sponsor / GreenTech4CE · 10 min
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    Sponsors Message — Platinum SponsorsDirector of Programs · 5 min
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    Ministerial Dialogue — Minister MoTS, Finnish Ambassador, UNDP RRPlatinum Sponsor · 45 min
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    Sponsors Message — All SponsorsDirector of Programs · 10 min
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    AnnouncementsDirector of Programs · 5 min

Afternoon Sessions — Banquet Hall 1

14:00hrs - 14:30hrs
Panel discussion — FabLab's
Moderator: GreenTech4CE · Anchor: UNDP · Panelists: CBU, GreenTech4CE, Fab Foundation
14:40hrs - 15:10hrs
Panel discussion — Digital business opportunities
Moderator: GreenTech4CE · Anchor: GreenTech Technical Manager BDSP · Panelists: BongoHive (IGNITE), MVM Online Ship & Shop, a Telco, GITEX 2026 participant
15:20hrs - 15:50hrs
MineTech Panel discussion
Moderator: UNDP
16:00hrs - 16:30hrs
Session (to be announced)

Afternoon Sessions — Banquet Hall 2

14:00hrs - 14:30hrs
Green / Circular business opportunity
Moderator: GreenTech4CE · Anchor: Ms. Kabwe Kabwe · Panelists: CADEV, Avencion, Tandem Circular, GITEX 2026 participant, Hyab Engineering
14:30hrs - 15:00hrs
Mukuba UniPod NGM — Innovation showcase
Moderator: UNDP
15:00hrs - 15:30hrs
Master Class — Investment readiness
Moderator: Amref
15:30hrs - 16:00hrs
Session (to be announced)

On Board

ITS Kopala

Partner logos: Ministry of Technology and Science, National Technology Business Centre, SUOMI FINLAND, Global Gateway, Amref Health Africa, Zanaco, WEAC, UNDP, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, NAPSA, ZSIC Life