The annual Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC) will return to the Zambian Copperbelt for its 14th edition.
Taking place 15-16 April 2027 in Kitwe, the event will bring together government leaders, mining and energy executives, investors and technology partners. The theme will be “Growing Zambia: Accelerating Mining and Energy Investment for Industrialisation”.
A major feature of the 2027 programme will be the Zambia Power Investment Forum: Financing the Path to 10,000 MW, a dedicated forum within the main plenary programme on the morning of Day 2.
The conference programme will address priorities including:
- Assessing copper production progress: Reviewing gains, project milestones and delivery gaps against Zambia’s ambition to produce three million tonnes annually by 2031, and identifying the actions needed to sustain or accelerate growth.
- Strengthening investment certainty: Improving regulatory implementation, licensing and responsible project development while addressing environmental protection, community engagement and investor obligations.
- Accelerating mineral discovery: Reviewing Zambia’s Countrywide High-Resolution Aerial Geophysical Survey and access to its data, alongside exploration opportunities beyond copper and geological support for artisanal and small-scale miners.
- Building competitive mineral value chains: Examining commercially viable processing, refining and manufacturing opportunities that retain more value within Zambia.
- Connecting mines and industry to markets: Assessing how Lobito, TAZARA and domestic infrastructure can improve logistics, competitiveness and market access for Zambian producers.
- Mobilising project capital: Connecting project preparation with domestic and international investment, appropriate risk mitigation and the requirements for reaching financial close.
- Growing Zambian enterprises and skilled employment: Turning local participation priorities into supplier opportunities, stronger technical capability and sustainable jobs.
ZIMEC 2026 connected over 600 attendees, 70 speakers, 34 exhibitors and 21 sponsors from 29 countries. For more information visit: https://zimeczambia.com/
