Questions

ZBIF forum week is 27–28 April 2027 at Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City, Bulawayo.

Registration fees are set per participant type in the organiser tools. Most participant pathways default to free for the 2027 edition unless a paid package is chosen.

Innovators, university teams and freelancers who can build a solution to a live industry challenge and pitch during forum week.

Companies, NGOs, DFIs and public bodies that want to post operational challenges, review matched teams, and close pilots or procurement in Deal Rooms.

After interest is accepted, matched parties enter a private room for messaging, meeting booking and deal-stage tracking through to MOU or pilot. Physical rooms at the venue are booked in 30-minute slots.

Every registered participant receives a ZBIF 2027 gate pass (QR) for venue entry and meal redemption. Marshalls scan the pass at the gates and meal points.

Yes. During registration you choose the dates you will attend. Your gate pass and meal tickets follow those dates.

When solutions are submitted, AI ranks recommended fits for that challenge. The organisation that posted it does final screening and selection.

ZBIF is organised with ZB Financial Holdings and partners across banking, telecoms and industry. Contact the secretariat via the Contact page for partnership enquiries.

Ask the secretariat about exhibitor packages for forum week. Stands and product listings are assigned from the organiser booth desk.

Yes. The official chatbot can collect your details and create a login-ready account via the platform API. You receive an email and a temporary password to sign in at zbif.bulconsultancy.com.

Use the help desk near the main entrance, ask a marshall in a ZBIF vest, or open Notifications in the app for programme changes.