Conference Agenda

25th - 27th March 2026 | Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka

Day 1: March 15
Day 2: March 16
Day 3: March 17
08:00
08:00 - 09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Main Lobby
Networking
09:00
09:00 - 10:30

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

Official opening of ZARECon 2026 with welcome addresses from government officials and industry leaders.

Dr. Chilala Kakoma Bowa Dr. Chilala Kakoma Bowa
Government Representative Govt. Representative
Main Auditorium
Keynote
10:30
10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

Exhibition Hall
Networking
11:00
11:00 - 12:30

Parallel Technical Sessions

Choose from multiple tracks focusing on different renewable energy technologies.

Solar Energy Track

Advances in Photovoltaic Technology

Dr. Sarah Mwale Dr. Sarah Mwale
Room A

Wind Energy Track

Wind Resource Assessment in Zambia

James Banda James Banda
Room B

Hydro Power Track

Small-scale Hydropower Potential

Dr. Amina Zulu Dr. Amina Zulu
Room C
12:30
12:30 - 14:00

Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

Dining Hall & Exhibition Area
Networking
14:00
14:00 - 15:30

Policy & Investment Panel

Discussion on renewable energy policies, financing mechanisms, and investment opportunities in Zambia.

Peter Mulenga Peter Mulenga
Miss. Chikuku Katebe Miss. Chikuku Katebe
Main Auditorium
Panel Discussion
15:30
15:30 - 16:00

Afternoon Break

Exhibition Hall
Networking
16:00
16:00 - 17:30

Workshop: Project Development

Hands-on workshop on developing bankable renewable energy projects.

Grace Tembo Grace Tembo
Workshop Room 1
Workshop
18:30
18:30 - 21:00

Welcome Reception & Networking Dinner

An opportunity to network with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors in a relaxed setting.

Hotel Garden
Networking
08:30
08:30 - 09:00

Morning Coffee

Main Lobby
Networking
09:00
09:00 - 10:30

Plenary Session: Energy Storage Solutions

Exploring the latest advancements in energy storage technologies and their application in Zambia.

Dr. Chilala Kakoma Bowa Dr. Chilala Kakoma Bowa
David Phiri David Phiri
Main Auditorium
Panel Discussion
10:30
10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

Exhibition Hall
Networking
11:00
11:00 - 12:30

Technical Paper Presentations

Presentation of selected research papers on renewable energy technologies and applications.

Various Rooms
Technical Session
09:00
09:00 - 10:30

Future Trends in Renewable Energy

Exploring emerging technologies and future directions for renewable energy in Africa.

Miss. Chikuku Katebe Miss. Chikuku Katebe
Main Auditorium
Keynote
10:30
10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

Exhibition Hall
Networking
11:00
11:00 - 12:30

Closing Plenary & Awards Ceremony

Summary of conference outcomes, presentation of awards for best papers, and closing remarks.

Dr. Chilala Kakoma Bowa Dr. Chilala Kakoma Bowa
Main Auditorium
Closing Ceremony
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