Draft Programme
Inaugural Edition | 21–25 September 2026 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe TNF Global Summit
on Inclusive Growth, Decent Work, Beneficiation & Investment Promotion
Organised by the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Secretariat
Elephant Hills Resort | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
7 Days
4 Plenary Days
30+ Sessions
3 Concurrent Panels
Summit Week at a Glance
Sun 20 Sept
Arrival Day
Delegate registration, hotel check-in, bilateral pre-bookings, informal networking.
Mon 21 Sept
Day 1 — Sessions
Inclusive Growth, Smart Investment & Policy Coherence. Evening: Welcome Cocktail.
Tue 22 Sept
Day 2 — Sessions
Digitalisation, Platform Economy, FinTech & Financial Innovation. Evening: Investor Deal Room.
Wed 23 Sept
Day 3 — Opening
Official Opening Ceremony. Climate Change, Green Jobs & Sustainable Investment. Evening: Ministerial Gala Dinner.
Thu 24 Sept
Day 4 — Sessions
Youth, Women, Skills & the Future of Work. Summit Closing Ceremony. Evening: Farewell Cocktail.
Fri 25 Sept
Excursions Day
Victoria Falls Rainforest Walk, Zambezi Boat Cruise, Zambezi National Park Game Drive.
Sat 26 Sept
Departure Day
Check-out, airport transfers and departure.
2026 Spotlight Themes
AAfrica's $3.4 Trillion Investment Frontier
HSocial Dialogue as an Investment Signal
BAI, Automation & the Jobs of Tomorrow
IYouth Entrepreneurship & Africa's Demographic Dividend
CGreen Growth as a Competitive Advantage
JRegional Integration: Making AfCFTA Work for Workers & Business
DWomen as Engines of Economic Growth
KHealth, Well-being & Workplace Productivity
EDigital Finance & the FinTech Revolution
LInfrastructure as a Development Multiplier
FTalent as the New Capital
MZimbabwe's Indigenous Business Champions — Building Wealth from Within
GIndustrialisation & Value Chain Integration
NFrontier Technologies & Cross-Regional Investment Opportunities
Monday, 21 September 2026
Day 1 — Sessions
Inclusive Growth, Smart Investment & Policy Coherence
Time
Panel A — Main Plenary
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
Panel C — Strategy Forum
08:00–08:30
Morning Networking Breakfast & Exhibition Open
08:30–09:15
ADriving Inclusive Economic Growth, Decent Work & Investment Promotion in a Changing Global Economy — Opening Keynote
09:15–09:45
Morning Tea & Networking
09:45–11:30
A · LAligning Labour, Investment, Industrial & Social Policies for Inclusive Growth — the Role of Economic & Social Councils in Tripartite Policy Coherence
11:30–13:00
Panel A — Main PlenaryGPlenary A — Smart Investment, Sectors & Value Chains
Panel B — Syndicate HallHPlenary B — Governance, Social Dialogue & the Investment Climate
Panel C — Strategy ForumKThe Productivity Dividend: Health, Well-being & Workplace Productivity
13:00–14:15
Networking Luncheon for Invited Guests
14:15–15:30
Panel A — Main Plenary
14:15–14:50Workshop 1: Expanding MSME Access to Finance & Markets
14:50–15:30FWorkshop 2: Building Skills & Human Capital Systems
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
14:15–14:50Workshop 3: Developing Inclusive Infrastructure
14:50–15:30LWorkshop 4: Leveraging PPPs to Finance Inclusive Development
Panel C — Strategy Forum
14:15–14:50LWorkshop 5: Blue Economy & Maritime Investment
14:50–15:30CWorkshop 6: Carbon Markets & Climate Finance Instruments
15:30–16:15
JRegional Integration Forum — Making AfCFTA Work for Workers & Business
16:15–17:15
Panel A — Main PlenaryMZimbabwe's Indigenous Business Champions — Building Wealth from Within
Panel B — Syndicate HallA/GInvesting in Zimbabwe: Project Pipeline & Deal Facilitation
Panel C — Strategy ForumIYouth Innovation Showcase — Youth Entrepreneurship & Africa's Demographic Dividend
17:15–17:45
Day 1 Rapporteur Summary
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Day 2 — Sessions
Digitalisation, Platform Economy & Financial Innovation
Time
Panel A — Main Plenary
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
Panel C — Strategy Forum
08:00–08:30
Morning Networking Breakfast
08:30–09:15
B · EHarnessing Digitalisation & Technological Change to Shape the Future of Work — High-Level Plenary
09:15–09:45
EDigital Finance & the FinTech Revolution: Expanding Inclusion & Attracting Investment
09:45–10:15
Morning Tea & Networking
10:15–12:00
Panel A — Main PlenaryBPlenary A — Platform Economy, Gig Work & Labour Rights — Social Dialogue in Regulating New Forms of Work
Panel B — Syndicate HallEPlenary B — Digital Finance, FinTech & Investment Ecosystems
Panel C — Strategy ForumGMade in Africa: Reindustrialising the Continent
12:00–13:30
Networking Luncheon
13:30–14:30
Panel A — Main Plenary
13:30–14:00DWorkshop 1: Preparing Graduates, Youth & Women for Employment in the Digital Economy
14:00–14:30IWorkshop 2: Digital Skills, TVET Systems & Lifelong Learning
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
13:30–14:00Workshop 3: Managing AI & Automation for Productivity & Inclusive Growth
14:00–14:30Workshop 4: Building Smart Cities & Digital Infrastructure
Panel C — Strategy Forum
13:30–14:00NEWWorkshop 5: Blockchain, DLT & Trade Finance
14:00–14:30IWorkshop 6: Social Entrepreneurship & Impact Investment
14:30–16:00
Panel A — Main PlenaryHStructured Tripartite Engagement — Social Dialogue as an Investment Signal
Panel B — Syndicate HallDWomen in Business, Finance & Investment — Closing the Gap
Panel C — Strategy ForumLInfrastructure as a Development Multiplier — Closing Africa's Infrastructure Gap
16:00–17:00
ITNF Innovation Challenge Pitches — Live Round 1
17:00–18:00
Panel A — Main PlenaryNFrontier Technologies & Cross-Regional Investment Opportunities
Panel B — Syndicate HallHESC Network & Peer Learning Exchange
Panel C — Strategy ForumJAfCFTA in Action: Regional Integration for Workers & Business
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Day 3 — Official Opening Day
Climate Change, Green Jobs & Sustainable Investment
Time
Panel A — Main Plenary
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
Panel C — Strategy Forum
08:00–08:30
Morning Networking Breakfast
08:30–10:45
Official Opening Ceremony
- 08:30–09:30Keynote by H.E. the President of Zimbabwe
- 09:30–09:45Remarks by UCESA President
- 09:45–10:00Remarks by AICESIS President
- 10:00–10:15Remarks by TNF Chairman
- 10:15–10:30Remarks by Government Team Leader
- 10:30–10:45Solidarity Remarks by Partners
10:45–11:15
Morning Tea Following Opening Ceremony
11:15–11:45
CAddressing Climate Change through Green Growth, Decent Jobs & Sustainable Investment — Plenary Keynote
11:45–12:15
Zimbabwe as a Premier Green & Sustainable Investment Destination — ZIDA Spotlight
12:15–13:45
Networking Luncheon
13:45–15:30
Panel A — Main PlenaryCPlenary A — Green Jobs, Just Transition & Climate Resilience — Social Dialogue in Just Transition Planning
Panel B — Syndicate HallCPlenary B — Climate Finance, ESG & Sustainable Investment
Panel C — Strategy ForumL · CInfrastructure for a Green Future — Green Infrastructure Investment
15:30–17:00
Panel A — Main Plenary
15:30–16:00Workshop 1: Supporting MSMEs to Adapt to Climate Change
16:00–16:30KWorkshop 2: Strengthening Social Protection for Climate-Related Shocks
16:30–17:00Workshop 3: Sustainable Agriculture, Water Management & Food Security
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
15:30–16:15Workshop 4: Leveraging Regional Trade & Value Chains for Green Exports
16:15–17:00DWorkshop 5: Gender-Responsive Climate Finance & Green Jobs for Women
Panel C — Strategy Forum
15:30–16:15LWorkshop 6: Blue Economy & Sustainable Ocean Investment
16:15–17:00CWorkshop 7: Carbon Markets & Voluntary Carbon Credits
17:00–17:30
Day 3 Rapporteur Summary
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Day 4 — Sessions
Youth, Women, Skills & the Future of Work
Time
Panel A — Main Plenary
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
Panel C — Strategy Forum
08:00–08:30
Morning Networking Breakfast
08:30–09:30
D · F · IInvesting in People: Youth, Women & Skills as the Foundation of Africa's Economic Future — High-Level Plenary
09:30–10:00
Morning Tea
10:00–12:00
Panel A — Main PlenaryIPlenary A — Youth Employment, Skills & Entrepreneurship
Panel B — Syndicate HallDPlenary B — Women's Economic Empowerment & Workplace Transformation — the Role of Economic & Social Councils in Gender-Responsive Policy
Panel C — Strategy ForumKBuilding Productive Societies — Universal Healthcare & Mental Well-being
12:00–13:30
Networking Luncheon
13:30–15:00
Panel A — Main Plenary
13:30–14:00KWorkshop 1: Promoting Workplace Wellness & Mental Health
14:00–14:30Workshop 2: Designing Comprehensive Social Protection & Healthcare
14:30–15:00BWorkshop 3: Lifelong Learning & Reskilling for the AI-Driven Economy
Panel B — Syndicate Hall
13:30–14:15Workshop 4: Strengthening Labour Inspection & Occupational Health
14:15–15:00IWorkshop 5: Youth-Led MSMEs — Investment & Scale-Up Pathways
Panel C — Strategy Forum
13:30–14:15Workshop 6: Disability Inclusion & Accessible Workplaces
14:15–15:00Workshop 7: Community Investment Funds & Social Finance
15:00–16:30
Official Summit Closing Ceremony — Adoption of the Victoria Falls Declaration
16:30–18:00
Closing Exhibition & Networking
Friday, 25 September 2026
Excursions Day
Victoria Falls Experience — Nature, Heritage & Networking
Time
Excursion A — Rainforest Walk
Excursion B — Zambezi Boat Cruise
Excursion C — Game Drive
07:00–08:00
Breakfast at the Resort — delegates select preferred excursion at registration; places are limited.
08:00–10:30
Excursion A — Rainforest Walk Victoria Falls Rainforest Walk (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- All 5 viewpoints — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
- ~2.5 km guided walk on maintained paths
Excursion B — Zambezi Boat Cruise Zambezi River Morning Boat Cruise
- Wildlife spotting: hippos, crocodiles, elephants, birdlife
- Light refreshments served on board
Excursion C — Game Drive Morning Game Drive — Zambezi National Park
- Early safari — home to the Big Five, open 4x4 vehicles
- Breakfast bush stop in the park
13:00–14:30
Lunch Back at the Resort
14:30–16:30
Optional Activities (self-arranged, own cost): bungee jump off Victoria Falls Bridge · white-water rafting · helicopter "Flight of Angels" · sunset cruise · curio market shopping · spa & wellness