International investors are set to converge in Zimbabwe next year for a landmark global investment conference, expected to be the largest gathering of international investors and industry leaders ever hosted on the continent.
The 2026 Global Investment Conference, which will focus on accelerating investment in Africa’s infrastructure development and smart technology sectors, will take place in Harare from March 12 to 14, 2026. The high-level event is being organised by Harare-based Bluefin International Group, Koche Investments, and their international partners.
Announcing the preparations, Bluefin International Group chief operating officer, Charles Nyabaya said the conference will bring together leading global investors, financial institutions, developers and policymakers to unlock capital for Africa’s most critical development priorities.
“Our objective is to convene the world’s foremost investors and decision-makers to drive funding into transformative infrastructure projects, ranging from transport and energy to digital connectivity and smart-city initiatives,” said Nyabaya.
The conference comes at a time when Zimbabwe continues to attract growing interest from global investors seeking opportunities in a stable and increasingly investor-friendly environment. It also dovetails with President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, which aims to transform Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income economy by the end of the decade.
Mr Nyabaya said the event’s broader vision is to connect global capital with bankable investment opportunities in Zimbabwe and across Africa, positioning the country as a strategic gateway for regional investment.
He added that a key focus of the conference will be the role of smart technologies in driving sustainable economic growth. Opportunities in fintech, clean energy, the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and edge computing, as well as AI-driven urban solutions, will be showcased as catalysts for economic transformation and improved quality of life.
“This conference will also address practical ways of simplifying investment processes, offering transparent regulatory guidance, risk-mitigation strategies and on-the-ground partnerships that streamline due diligence, financing and project execution,” said Mr Nyabaya.
Delegates are expected to include global investors, sovereign wealth fund managers, pension funds, private equity and venture capital firms, family offices and asset managers from around the world. The programme will feature high-level leadership sessions involving former and serving Heads of State, government ministers, chief executives of blue-chip corporations and leading technology innovators.
The event will showcase detailed case studies and live demonstrations of bankable projects across infrastructure, energy, transport, water, digital infrastructure and smart-city development. Structured deal-matching platforms will enable participants to engage in project finance, public-private partnerships, blended finance arrangements and strategic collaborations.
Regulatory and policy dialogues will also form a central pillar of the conference, with dedicated forums bringing together policymakers and regulators to address investment barriers, governance issues, transparency and environmental, social and governance (ESG) alignment.
“Why Africa, why now? The continent offers vast infrastructure and digital transformation opportunities, driven by favourable demographics and rapid urbanisation,” said Mr Nyabaya. “The 2026 conference aims to catalyse smart capital flows into high-impact projects that promote sustainable development, job creation and inclusive growth.”
Bluefin International Group, Koche Investments and their partners will lead a coalition of global financial institutions, technology providers and infrastructure developers committed to responsible, transparent and impactful investment, with all conference activities aligned to international ESG standards and best practices.
