Your Time. Your Seat. Your Africa.
C-Suite:The NextGenLeadership Summit
A transformative convening of Africa's most seasoned executives and rising influential leaders for a generational leadership experience in Zambia
— The Heart of Africa.
Summit Begins In
Your Time. Your Seat. Your Africa.
Our Ethos
What Motivate Us
Africa knows nothing about wonder.
For why wonder, when all you do is possess. You possess the fastest and strongest growing population of young people on planet earth. A youthful army pumping with raw unadulterated potential.
You possess the world in minerals.
Un-dug and undiscovered. Being further refined by the rich African ground. You possess a golden soil, nothing if not arable. Ready for a bountiful harvest with every healthy cycle of generous rain.
We are building bridges.
As C-Suite Africa, it is our firm belief that we are not only looking at the windows of possibility when we see others, but we are holding up mirrors of recognition for them to see themselves. We are building the actual bridges that will connect the world of the modern twenty-first century CEO to the world of their predecessors.
Our Vision
Purpose Of The Convening
Building bridges between generations of African leadership. Creating spaces where experience meets ambition, where wisdom flows freely, and where the future of African business takes shape.
Genuine Partnership
Not just connection, but genuine partnership and collaboration. The kind that will take the vibrant energy of new businesses and pump it into established industries.
Discover Talent
The kind that will take the undiscovered talent, and use it to open up new doors in industries of technology, agriculture, and finance.
Recognize Art
The kind that will finally recognize art as the strongest differentiator between machine and man and give it its place in the balance sheet.
Lived Reality
The rooms we are building are for opportunity to flourish and become more than just a chance. They are meant for it to become a lived reality.
Why Choose Us
Why C-Suite Africa?
We actually did it. That's why. We built the room. We planted the platform, tilled the soil ready for connection and watered it for the seeds' growth. All you have to do is come and seize the chance to make it grow!
Whether you are giving your hard-earned wealth of wisdom from a thriving career, or receiving that wisdom on fresh and evergreen ears, the NextGen Leadership Summit has been intentionally designed to make sure you leave rewarded, educated, and full!
Who Should Attend
The Summit Is Curated For
Each seat is intentional. Each voice matters. Each presence shapes the room.
Corporate Professionals
Transitioning into senior leadership and C-suite roles
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Redefining African industries with innovative solutions
Executives & Policymakers
Shaping African markets and driving continental growth
Partners & Sponsors
Select sponsors and institutional sponsors
Early Bird Price
K3,500
per person
Your Presence Matters
Claim Your Seat At The Table.
More than a conference ticket — this is your entry into Africa's most intentional leadership experience. Every element has been curated to maximize your growth, connections, and impact.
World-Class Speakers
Access to keynotes and panels from Africa's most influential CEOs and business leaders
Curated Networking
Structured opportunities to connect with 200+ executives, founders, and decision-makers
Premium Catering
Full-day gourmet lunch, refreshments, and tea breaks throughout the summit
The C-Suite Sundowner
Exclusive evening experience featuring wine tasting, signature cocktails, live music, and networking at golden hour
The C-Suite Golf Experience
Post-summit executive golf day at the prestigious Ceila Golf Course, a refined close to the summit
Certificate of Attendance
Official recognition of your participation in this landmark leadership gathering
Confirmed Speakers
Renowned Leaders
Learn from Africa's most influential executives and visionary leaders shaping the future of the continent.
The Experience
Summit Programme
Three transformative days of leadership, connection, and strategic dialogue.
23 May 2026
The C-Suite NextGen Leadership Summit
A full day of an interchange of experience, knowledge and opportunity at the main event of corporate Zambia for the year 2026 hosted by Komba Malukutila.
The Day's Pillars
Day 2 Evening
The C-Suite Sundowner
Where Business Meets the Golden Hour
17:00 - 20:00 | CIELA Resort & Spa
An evening of connection, culture & fine wine
23 May 2026
The Experience
As the sun sets over the greens of CIELA Resort & Spa, the Summit transitions into a refined Sundowner networking experience where Africa's rising leaders and senior executives connect in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.
Featured Experience
Wine Tasting
At the heart of the evening is an exclusive wine tasting experience hosted by Quoin Rock, one of Africa's most prestigious vineyards from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Guests will be guided through a curated tasting of the Quoin Rock wine portfolio, engaging directly with the team behind the brand while enjoying the golden Lusaka sunset.
Experience Highlights
Wine Tasting Hosted By
Quoin Rock Wine Farm
One of Africa's most prestigious vineyards from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Africa's Future Will Not Be Built By Spectators
But by builders who lead with heart, act with courage, and serve with purpose.
23 May 2026 • Lusaka, Zambia