The Vase Summit — 22 Oct 2026 · Harare

A pan-African Trade & Leadership Forum. Connect. Innovate. Lead.

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Harare, Zimbabwe — 22 October 2026

The Vase Summit

A pan-African Trade & Leadership Forum.
Connect. Innovate. Lead.

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About The Summit

Africa's trade opportunity is growing.
The execution gap remains real.

Across Africa, many enterprises have the ambition to grow, trade and scale — but too often face the same barriers: limited access to finance, weak market linkages, logistics friction, certification hurdles, payment bottlenecks and uneven access to strategic networks.

The Vase Summit 2026 responds to this moment. It is designed as a practical, pan-African forum where conversations move beyond inspiration into market access, bankability, partnerships and enterprise advancement — framed by the call to Connect. Innovate. Lead.

300+

Participants

Cross-sector leaders and entrepreneurs

1

Day

A full day of sessions and curated networking

5

Pillars

Trade, finance, logistics, value chains, women

Pan

African Reach

Africa and its diaspora

Five Thematic Pillars

Shaping the 2026
Conversation.

Five interlinked pillars that reflect the summit's focus on practical, inclusive growth across Africa and its diaspora.

Pillar 01

Leadership, Policy & Inclusive Growth

High-level dialogue on what it will take to make African countries stronger platforms for regional trade, investment and inclusive growth.

Pillar 02

Capital, Bankability & Growth

Practical discussion on how SMEs and mid-market champions can unlock finance, improve bankability and access tools to move from survival to scale.

Pillar 03

Corridors, Logistics & Digital Trade

A focus on the systems that make trade possible — from customs and corridor performance to digital payments, e-commerce and transaction security.

Pillar 04

Value Chains, Buyer Access & Export Readiness

Conversations on manufacturing, beneficiation, off-take, standards, branding, market access and the practical steps required to compete regionally.

Pillar 05

Women in Trade, Leadership & Inclusive Ecosystems

A solutions-oriented pillar exploring how to reduce friction for women-led firms, strengthen leadership pathways and build more inclusive value chains, institutions and trade ecosystems.

One-Day Programme

From Ambition to Execution.

A carefully curated single-day agenda moving from high-level leadership dialogue into practical sessions on export readiness, capital, value chains, digital trade and logistics — closing with an action agenda for follow-through.

Morning

Thursday, 22 October 2026

  • 07:00

    Registration & Networking Coffee

  • 08:00

    Opening Ceremony

    National anthem, welcome remarks, goodwill messages, cultural performance & Guest of Honour keynote address

  • 09:00

    Session 1: Leaders' Roundtable

    "Connect, Innovate, Lead": Women Leading Regional Trade, Industrialisation and Inclusive Growth

  • 10:00

    Guest of Honour Exhibition Tour & Networking Coffee Break

  • 10:30

    Session 2: Export Readiness & Market Access

    From Compliance to Buyers and Distribution

  • 11:30

    Session 3: Capital for Trade Growth

    Financing Women-Led Enterprises from Readiness to Regional Scale

Afternoon

Thursday, 22 October 2026

  • 12:30

    Networking Lunch Break

  • 13:30

    Session 4: Regional Value Chains, Buyers & Offtake

    Moving from Local Production to Scalable Trade

  • 14:30

    Session 5: Digital Trade, Payments & Logistics

    Reducing Friction Across Borders and Corridors

  • 15:30

    Networking Coffee Break

  • 16:00

    Closing Leadership Keynote / Fireside Conversation

    From Opportunity to Execution: The Leadership Required to Scale Across Africa

  • 16:45

    The Women, Trade and Leadership Action Commitments

  • 17:30

    Closing Networking Cocktail

    A signature evening to consolidate relationships and support follow-through

Featured Speakers

Voices Shaping
the Room.

Leaders, financiers and industry voices joining The Vase Summit 2026 to move the conversation from ambition to execution.

Max Moyo

Headline Speaker

Max Moyo

Leadership Catalyst · Culture Architect · Executive Coach · Global Speaker & Author

Mr Vijay Kumar Bahl

Mr Vijay Kumar Bahl

CEO, Varun Beverages

Dr Roselyn Musarurwa-Charehwa

Dr Roselyn Musarurwa-Charehwa

Founder & Managing Director, Surdax Investments

Gloria Zvaravanhu

Gloria Zvaravanhu

Group Chief Customer & Operations Officer, Old Mutual

Sekai Kuvarika

Sekai Kuvarika

Chief Executive Officer, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI)

Mrs Beatrice Marumahoko

Mrs Beatrice Marumahoko

Award-Winning Executive Director, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Ernest Denhere

Ernest Denhere

Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Mutapa Investment Fund

Chipo Mushwana

Chipo Mushwana

Divisional Executive: Emerging Payments, Nedbank Group

Romana Marunda

Romana Marunda

Director of Standards Development, Information & Training, Standards Association of Zimbabwe

Kundai Pasi Mari

Kundai Pasi Mari

Lawyer · CEO & Founder, Luxe Linen Zimbabwe & Zambia

Theresa Muchinguri

Theresa Muchinguri

Chief Legal Officer, Zimbabwe Investment & Development Agency (ZIDA)

Justice Mukaro

Justice Mukaro

Founder, Strateji

Namasiku Birk

Namasiku Birk

Head, Coverage, Southern Africa, Trade & Development Bank

Dr Patron Titsha Mafaune

Dr Patron Titsha Mafaune

Medical Doctor, Public Health Specialist & Health Economist

Linda Nielsen

Linda Nielsen

CEO, Horticultural Development Council

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To Be Announced

Further speakers to follow

Sponsors & Partners

With the Support of
Distinguished Partners.

The Vase Summit 2026 is made possible by organisations committed to trade, enterprise growth and inclusive leadership across Africa.

Interested in joining them? Make a sponsorship enquiry

Get Involved

Choose Your
Route In.

Whether your goal is market intelligence, thought leadership, sponsorship, supplier discovery or media collaboration — there is a participation route shaped for your objectives.

Attend as a Delegate

Access timely market intelligence, practical growth discussions, and direct exposure to financiers, buyers, policymakers and peer enterprises.

Register Interest →

Sponsor the Summit

Position your organisation at the centre of a high-level conversation on trade, enterprise growth and inclusive leadership before a curated audience.

Sponsor Enquiry →

Speak at the Summit

Shape a practical, high-level conversation on trade, enterprise growth and inclusive leadership before a curated audience seeking real insights and partnerships.

Enquire to Speak →

Strategic Partnership

For trade institutions, business associations, development agencies and ecosystem players seeking visibility, thought leadership and relationship-building.

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Exhibit

Targeted visibility in front of a high-quality audience aligned to trade, enterprise, finance and ecosystem development. Generate leads and demonstrate solutions.

Exhibit Enquiry →

Media Partnership

Extend the summit conversation beyond the event room. Opportunities for interviews, speaker features, event coverage and content collaboration.

Media Enquiry →

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Secure Your
Place in the
Conversation.

Submit your interest and the Summit Secretariat will follow up with the next steps on delegate passes, early registration, programme updates and practical event information.

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