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ZBIF 2026

Full programme

Four days at ZITF, Bulawayo. Opening, sector pitches, solution demos, Deal Rooms, awards and close. Times are in CAT.

Monday 19 October

Opening & sector pitches

  1. 08:00 09:00
    Networking

    Registration & networking breakfast

    Main foyer

  2. 09:00 09:45
    Keynote

    Official opening ceremony

    Main Hall

  3. 09:45 10:30
    Keynote

    Keynote: Innovation as industrial policy

    Main Hall

  4. 10:30 11:00
    Networking

    Coffee break & exhibitor walkthrough

    Exhibition Hall

  5. 11:00 12:30
    Pitch

    Sector pitch block: Fintech and Banking

    Pitch Arena

  6. 12:30 14:00
    Networking

    Lunch & matchmaking lounge

    Pavilion

  7. 14:00 16:00
    Networking

    Deal room sessions, Block 1

    Deal Rooms

  8. 17:00 18:30
    Networking

    Day 1 wrap-up & networking drinks

    Pavilion

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