Zambia's Biggest Trade Fairs and Exhibitions 2026: The Full Year

Zambia runs a dense exhibition calendar, and the anchor events cluster into two halves of the year. Here is the full picture of the major trade fairs and exhibitions for 2026, including the ones already completed.

The two anchor events

60th Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) — 1–7 July, Ndola

Zambia's largest trade and investment exhibition, run by the Zambia International Trade Fair Trust at the Ndola Trade Fair Grounds. The 2026 edition marked 60 years of the fair under the theme Bridging Markets, Building the Future.

The programme splits into business days (1–3 July, B2B meetings, ministerial engagements, investment forums), an official opening on 4 July, and trade days open to the public (5–7 July). A separate ZITF Business Forum ran on 2–3 July with a dedicated SME, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment day, followed by an investment, trade and executive leadership day.

ZITF typically pulls exhibitors from across Southern Africa and the DRC, and it is the single best-placed event for Zambian manufacturers and agricultural exporters looking at regional distribution.

98th Agricultural & Commercial Show — 29 July – 3 August, Lusaka

Run since 1919 and still the largest single commercial gathering on the Zambian calendar. The 2026 edition at the Lusaka Showgrounds carried the theme Fostering Trade and Investment, with around 1,400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries including India, China, Germany and the Czech Republic.

2026 ticket prices (for reference)

Ticket typePrice Pre-sale entryK50 Gate entry (daily)K70 Adult badge (full period)K300 Child badge (full period)K100 Exhibitor badgeK270 VIP badgeK700

Note the theme shift. The Agricultural & Commercial Show has positioned itself as an investment-promotion platform rather than purely an agricultural exhibition, which reflects where Zambia's growth is actually coming from — Q1 2026 real GDP grew 7.7% year on year, largely on the back of two consecutive record maize harvests, while copper production fell 4.27%.

Still ahead in 2026

Africa Tech-Xpo — 26–27 October, Lusaka

Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Zambia's technology platform scaled up to continental level, themed Innovation, Infrastructure & Africa's Next Economy, expecting 4,000+ delegates, 120+ exhibitors and 100+ speakers.

Power & Elec Zambia — 28–30 October, Lusaka

New Government Complex Conference Centre, Independence Avenue. Second edition of the region's power, solar, renewables and telecom exhibition. 125 exhibitors, 3,000 sqm of show space, 4,000 expected trade visitors, exhibitors from 8+ countries.

Zambia Pharma & Healthcare Expo — 28–30 October, Lusaka

Pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare supply exhibition running in the same window as Power & Elec.

Healthcare Federation of Zambia Medical Expo — 24–27 November, Lusaka

Mulungushi International Conference Centre. The health-sector event with the most direct route to Zambian buyers.

EU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum — 12–14 November, Lusaka

Ciela Resort. European Union-hosted forum on the Lobito Atlantic corridor linking Zambia and the DRC to Angola.

Enterprise & Investment Indaba — 12–13 October, Lusaka

The inaugural edition, organised by Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry with Posh Media, held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre.

Build Zambia Expo & Conference — 23–24 September, Lusaka

Mulungushi. Run by the National Council for Construction, built as a construction marketplace rather than a conventional exhibition, with a hosted buyer programme targeting up to 100 qualified buyers from government, mines, utilities and developers. Targets were 500 delegates and 45 exhibitors, plus a Skills Arena with practical competitions in plumbing, electrical installation, carpentry and shopfitting.

How to choose

If you are in…Go to AgricultureAgricultural & Commercial Show (July), ZITF (July) Manufacturing / exportsZITF, Lusaka Business Indaba ConstructionBuild Zambia Expo Energy, solar, electricalPower & Elec Zambia (October) Technology, fintech, telecomAfrica Tech-Xpo (October) Health and pharmaceuticalsMedical Expo (November), Pharma & Healthcare Expo (October) Logistics and regional tradeLobito Corridor Forum (November)

Planning notes for Zambia trade fairs

• Cash is still king on the showgrounds. Card machines fail when the crowd surges after 16:00. Carry small kwacha notes.
• Book transport early. Ndola and Lusaka Showgrounds both choke at midday.
• Wednesday and Thursday are quiet days. If you want actual conversations with exhibitors, avoid opening weekend.
• Accommodation is the constraint, not tickets. Book rooms before you commit to a date.

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