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About C&I Energy + Storage Zambia

C&I Energy + Storage Zambia is a focused platform connecting industry, investors and government to accelerate energy projects, improve power security and support industrial growth across Zambia and the SADC region.

Event at a Glance

Event Overview & Floor Plan

22–23 September 2026, The Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia

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About C&I Energy + Storage Summit ZambiaA focused platform for southern Africa's C&I energy leaders

The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia brings together commercial and industrial energy users, project developers, financiers, regulators and solution providers to address the most pressing challenges shaping Zambia's energy market.

From open access reform and embedded generation to storage integration and project bankability, the summit focuses on practical pathways for businesses securing reliable and cost-effective power.

Co-located Events Why the summit matters now

Zambia's energy market is shifting fast — from open access reform to a growing pipeline of embedded generation and storage projects. The summit exists to help decision-makers keep pace.

Open access reform

Practical guidance on the Open Access framework released by the Ministry and Energy Regulation Board.

Embedded generation & storage

Case studies from early adopters deploying solar, hybrid and storage systems for industrial sites

Project bankability

Financing structures and de-risking strategies that turn energy projects into fundable deals

Grid capacity & safety

Masterclasses on grid capacity, clean energy technologies and sustainable asset management.

Business continuity

Strategies for de-risking operations against supply volatility and rising energy costs.

Regional growth

Positioning Zambia's C&I sector within the wider SADC energy and investment landscape.

Who attends

  • Manufacturing
  • Mining and resources
  • Data centres
  • Agriculture and agri-processing
  • Property and real estate
  • Retail and logistics
  • Energy developers and IPPs
  • Financial institutions and investors
  • Technology providers and EPCs
  • Government and regulators

What makes this platform unique

  • Why trust it?
    Delivered in partnership with Zambia's Ministry of Energy.
  • Why come back?
    It's a multi-year platform — relationships and deals compound each year.
  • Why will I meet the right people?
    A hosted buyer programme pre-qualifies project owners.
  • Why does it matter beyond Zambia?
    It sits inside the wider SADC energy conversation