The EU-Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum (LCBF), scheduled for 12-14 November 2025, will serve as a catalytic platform for structured dialogue and matchmaking between European and Zambian stakeholders. The Forum aims to attract over 450 participants – including private sector actors, financiers, Government officials, and civil society – across three (3) priority sectors: energy, agriculture, and value-addition in CRMs.
Agriculture
This track focuses on transforming Zambia’s agricultural sector into a robust pillar of economic growth. Sessions will outline the government’s strategic vision, showcase high-impact investment opportunities across key value chains, and connect Zambian agribusinesses with European financiers and partners through targeted B2B matchmaking.
Energy
This track explores Zambia’s potential as a clean energy hub, from utility-scale projects and regional power export to commercial & industrial solutions and decentralized renewable energy. It will examine innovative business models, financing instruments, and technologies to drive investment in the sector.
Critical Raw Materials
This track is dedicated to forging partnerships for sustainable exploration, extraction, and value addition of Zambia’s critical raw materials. It covers government and EU strategies, new exploration technologies, innovative mining operations, and the significant opportunities in mineral processing and beneficiation.
