ZIMEC 2026

The annual Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC) returns to the Zambian Copperbelt with its 13th edition set to run from the 25th – 26th of March 2026, at the Garden Court Hotel in the mining city of Kitwe. Held under the High Patronage of The President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, the event is the largest and most established mining and energy industry event in the country convening national, regional, and international stakeholders.

ZIMEC 2026 is proudly organised in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, the Ministry of Energy, the Zambia Development Agency, the Industrial Development Corporation and the Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies (AZMEC) among others. The event will run under the theme “Promoting Responsible Investment and Partnerships to Sustainably Grow Zambia’s Mining and Energy Sectors” showcasing Zambia’s bold determination to grow its mining and energy sectors responsibly with due regard for high standards in environmental, social and governance practices.