Conference, Exhibition & Technical Workshops: 16-18 June 2027
Venue: Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel, DRCVISITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Theme: Setting the Stage: Challenges & Opportunities

Deal Wall Activation Participants are invited to introduce themselves on the Deal Wall:
● “I’m looking for…”
● “I’m offering…”

Session 2.2: DRC Mining by Airtel Business

10:00 – 11:00 THE IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN IN MINING AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Sponsored by:

AIRTEL

Airtel Business positions reliable connectivity as the essential foundation of Smart Mining. Most digital transformation initiatives fail not due to technology, but because the network cannot support them. With its extensive footprint across the DRC, Airtel delivers enterprise‑grade connectivity even in remote and challenging areas. For off‑grid mining sites, Airtel deploys dedicated private LTE networks that ensure performance, security, and high availability. Its SD‑WAN solutions seamlessly interconnect pits, plants, camps, and headquarters for secure, uninterrupted data flow. Since every IoT sensor, AI dashboard, and safety system depends on a reliable network, Airtel Business provides the foundation needed to optimize and secure mining operations.

16:00 - 16:35 Top Connections of the Day

Take 2 minutes:

End of Technical Workshop Day 1

Theme: Solutions & Business in Action

Opening : Deal Momentum.
“Yesterday we started the conversations. Today is about turning those into real business opportunities.”

Session 2.3:

10:00 – 12:00 Creating jobs through investment: aligning skills and value chains in the Lobito Corridor

Sponsored by:

ENABEL

Global Gateway

Enabel is the Belgian agency for international cooperation, responsible for implementing the Belgian federal government’s international development policy. With over 25 years of experience, Enabel works with its partners to address major global challenges such as climate change, social inequalities, peace, and security. Active in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001, Enabel operates in line with national priorities, particularly in education, health, economic growth, and poverty reduction. In Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, its actions focus on skills development, decent employment, basic education, local governance, and institutional support.

In line with the Global Gateway Strategy, the Team Europe Initiative OP-VET, launched in April 2024, aims to equip the workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa with skills aligned to investment-driven job opportunities. Focused on employment, the programme links vocational training directly to concrete job creation and value chains, making skills development a key enabler of investment.Running from 2024 to 2029, it is funded by the European Commission and Germany (BMZ), and implemented by Enabel, Expertise France, EDUFI and GIZ.

12:00 – 13:55 Networking break

13:55 – 14:00 Who already identified a potential partner today?

Session 2.5:

14:00 – 15:00 Topic: Vodacom Congo: Your Global Connectivity Partner

Sponsored by:

VODACOM BUSINESS

Vodacom Congo is a leading technology and financial services company driving digital transformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Serving over 24 million customers, the company provides mobile voice, data, messaging, enterprise solutions, and mobile financial services through M-PESA. With more than 15 million active users, M-PESA plays a key role in advancing financial inclusion. As part of Vodacom Group, Vodacom Congo leverages global expertise to expand connectivity, accelerate digital adoption, and support economic growth. Through strategic partnerships and investments, the company delivers innovative solutions that promote digital, social, and financial inclusion across urban and remote communities.

16:35 End of technical workshop Day 2

Theme : Closing Mindset

“Over the past two days, conversations started. Today is about turning those into concrete next steps.”

Session 2.6:

10:00 – 11:00 Orange 4G Mobile Private Networks: For a more secure, high-performance and sustainable mine.

Sponsored by:

Orange Business

Orange DRC is a leading telecommunications operator in the DRC, providing voice, data, and mobile money services. A key digital player, it drives innovation, promotes digital inclusion, and supports economic growth by connecting millions of users nationwide and advancing the country’s digital transformation.

12:35 End of technical workshop DAY 3