IZIC 2026 to Secure USD 5 Billion in New Investments
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has launched the second edition of the Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2026, reinforcing Government’s resolve to position Zambia as a competitive and attractive investment destination.
Building on the success of the inaugural conference, IZIC 2026 is expected to convene local and international investors, policymakers, development partners and private sector leaders to explore opportunities across Zambia’s priority growth sectors.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, said the conference aligns with Government’s broader economic transformation agenda, which prioritises investment promotion, trade expansion and business development.
Delivering the Minister’s remarks, Permanent Secretary Mr Crucivia Hichikumba called on the private sector, cooperating partners and the diplomatic community to support the conference by driving greater international participation, noting that increased engagement would unlock trade and investment opportunities across the economy.
Special Assistant to the President for Finance and Investment, Mr Jito Kayumba, reaffirmed State House’s full backing for IZIC 2026, describing it as a strategic platform for facilitating investments and closing high-value deals.
ZDA Board Chairperson, Professor Biemba Mailiti, highlighted the conference’s role in advancing Zambia’s investment ambitions through dialogue, partnership-building and structured deal-making.
Meanwhile, ZDA Director General, Mr Albert Halwampa, announced that the 2026 conference is targeting USD 5 billion in investment commitments, an increase from the USD 3.4 billion secured during last year’s inaugural event.
The Invest Zambia International Conference 2026 will be held from 15 to 17 July 2026.
