ZBIF 2027
Full programme
Four days at Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICES), Bulawayo. Opening, sector pitches, solution demos, Deal Rooms, awards and close. Times are in CAT.
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08:00–09:00
Networking
Registration & networking breakfast Main foyer
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09:00–09:45
Keynote
Official opening ceremony Main Hall
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09:45–10:30
Keynote
Keynote: Innovation as industrial policy Main Hall
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10:30–11:00
Networking
Coffee break & exhibitor walkthrough Exhibition Hall
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11:00–12:30
Pitch
Sector pitch block: Fintech & Banking Pitch Arena
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12:30–14:00
Networking
Lunch & matchmaking lounge Pavilion
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14:00–16:00
Networking
Deal room sessions: Block 1 Deal Rooms
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17:00–18:30
Networking
Day 1 wrap-up & networking drinks Pavilion
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08:30–09:15
Networking
Morning networking & exhibition open Exhibition Hall
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09:15–10:30
Panel
Corporate challenge showcase Main Hall
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10:45–12:15
Demo
Live solution demos Demo Floor
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12:15–13:30
Networking
Lunch & investor lounge Investor Lounge
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13:30–16:00
Networking
Deal room sessions: Block 2 Deal Rooms
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16:00–17:15
Showcase
University innovation showcase Academic Pavilion
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17:30–19:00
Networking
Evening networking reception Pavilion
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09:00–12:00
Networking
Deal room intensives: Block 3 Deal Rooms
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10:00–11:30
Workshop
Procurement & partnership clinics Breakout Rooms
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12:00–13:15
Networking
Lunch & matchmaking Pavilion
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13:15–15:00
Pitch
Pitch finals: selected innovators Pitch Arena
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15:15–16:30
Panel
MOU & pilot announcement briefings Main Hall
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16:45–18:00
Networking
Day 3 networking close Pavilion
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09:00–11:00
Networking
Final deal room catch-ups Deal Rooms
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11:15–12:30
Awards
Awards and recognition ceremony Main Hall
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12:30–13:00
Keynote
Closing remarks & next steps Main Hall
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13:00–14:30
Networking
Farewell lunch & exhibition close Pavilion
Join the opening, sector pitches, demos, Deal Rooms and awards.
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