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📅29th & 30th April 2026
📍ECL Convention Center, Garden Court Hotel , Kitwe

Innovation &
Technology Summit Kopala
2026

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Why Join?

Connect. Innovate. Invest

The Innovation & Technology Summit – Kopala (ITS-Kopala) is a regional extension of the Innovation & Technology Summit Zambia (ITS-Zed). It is envisioned to bring together key partners and stakeholders in Zambia's startup and innovation ecosystem, including the public and private sectors, startups, investors (angel investors, venture capitalists, impact investors, stock markets, financial services providers), academia, and development partners.

By anchoring the summit in the Copperbelt ("Kopala"), ITS-Kopala ensures inclusivity by extending innovation opportunities beyond Lusaka.

Delegates500+
Startups100+
Investors50+
Exhibitors20+
Speakers30+
Masterclasses10+

Who Is
Coming?

The Innovation & Technology Summit – Kopala (ITS-Kopala) 2026 is a platform designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and investment in Zambia's digital future. The event serves as a meeting point for ideas, opportunities, and solutions that drive growth across industries. With a focus on knowledge sharing, partnership building, and showcasing emerging talent, ITS KOPALA 2026 is where technology, creativity, and enterprise come together to shape what's next.

Public & Private Sector Leaders

Startups & Entrepreneurs

Angel, Venture Capital, and Impact Investors

Financial Institutions & Stock Market Players

Universities & Research Institutions

Hubs, Accelerators & Development Partners

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Ticket

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Our
Programme

09:00hrs-09:30hrs:
09:30hrs-10:30hrs:
10:30hrs-11:30hrs:
11:30hrs-13:00hrs:
13:00hrs-14:30hrs:
14:30hrs-15:00hrs:

On Board

ITS Kopala

Partner logos: Ministry of Technology and Science, SUOMI FINLAND, National Technology Business Centre, Self Help Africa, Amref Health Africa, Zanaco, WEAC, UNDP, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, NAPSA