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HAZ Presents

Meet the Bankers:
Tourism & Hospitality Investment Conference 2026

Building Capacity. Unlocking Capital. Connecting Zimbabwe's hospitality sector with lenders and investors.

◆ 14–15 July 2026◆ HICC, Harare◆ 100+ Delegates · 20+ Institutions
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100+

Delegates

20+

Financial Institutions

2

Days of Action

1

National Readiness Agenda

Why This Conference Matters

A platform for
investment, partnerships,
financing & action.

As Zimbabwe prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2029, the tourism and hospitality sector faces a significant opportunity and responsibility. Hosting one of Africa's largest trade and investment events requires a tourism ecosystem that is ready to welcome international delegates, investors, exhibitors, buyers and visitors.

This means upgrading accommodation infrastructure, increasing room capacity, improving service standards, embracing technology, strengthening sustainability practices and unlocking access to capital. MEET THE BANKERS: Tourism Investment & Hospitality Investment Conference 2026 has been designed to bring together the key stakeholders needed to achieve these goals.

01

Infrastructure & Capacity

Upgrading accommodation infrastructure and increasing room capacity to meet the demands of IATF 2029 and beyond.

02

Access to Capital

Connecting hospitality operators with financial institutions and investors actively seeking tourism sector opportunities.

03

Policy & Partnerships

Government policy briefings, public-private partnership frameworks, and regulatory alignment for sector growth.

04

Technology & Standards

Embracing technology, improving service standards and strengthening sustainability practices across the sector.

Featured Highlight

Zimbabwe's Tourism
Financing Marketplace

Meet Banks. Meet Investors. Meet Decision-Makers.

The Bankers Fair is a dedicated financing marketplace connecting hospitality businesses with financial institutions actively seeking investment opportunities in Zimbabwe's tourism sector.

Explore the Bankers Fair →

20+

Financial Institutions

100+

Delegates

1:1

Structured Matchmaking

✓

Investment Readiness Support

The Bankers Fair

The Centrepiece
of the Conference

At the heart of the conference is the Bankers Fair — a dedicated financing and investment marketplace connecting hospitality businesses directly with financial institutions, bridging the gap between tourism operators seeking funding and institutions looking to support viable hospitality projects.

01

Face-to-Face Meetings

Direct access to lenders, investors and financial decision-makers in structured one-on-one sessions.

02

Financing Showcases

Institutions showcase tourism and hospitality financing products available for the sector.

03

Funding Solutions

Dedicated hospitality financing, SME funding, and tourism-specific capital products on display.

04

Readiness Consultations

Investment readiness guidance to help businesses become bankable and pitch-ready for funding.

05

Infrastructure Finance

Dedicated sessions on infrastructure financing, construction loans, and development funding opportunities.

06

Green Finance

Sustainable and green finance solutions for renewable energy, eco-tourism, and environmental compliance.

07

SME Opportunities

Targeted SME funding opportunities and microfinance options for emerging tourism businesses.

08

Deal Room

The place where deals begin. Hoteliers book a 15-minute one-on-one session with a bank whose loan products they are eligible for — their first real opportunity to secure financing for their property.

Participating Institutions

Participating
Financial Institutions

The conference will bring together Zimbabwe's leading commercial banks, development finance institutions, microfinance institutions, insurers and investment partners committed to supporting the growth and transformation of the tourism and hospitality sector.

FBC Holdings
CBZ Bank
POSB
Stanbic Bank
Ecobank Zimbabwe
First Capital Bank
TN CyberTech Bank
NMB Bank
IDBZConfirming Soon
Agricultural Finance Corporation Bank
Five Keys
BancABC
CABSConfirming Soon
MetbankConfirming Soon
NBS FinanceConfirming Soon
National Building SocietyConfirming Soon
Nedbank ZimbabweConfirming Soon
ZB Financial Holdings

Value for Delegates

Real business
opportunities

Every session, every matchmaking slot, every keynote is designed with one purpose: to help you leave the conference with tangible outcomes — financial connections, policy insights, and practical tools.

  • Direct access to major financial institutions
  • Structured one-on-one matchmaking sessions
  • Government policy briefings & regulatory updates
  • Investment readiness guidance & toolkits
  • Industry insights from sector leaders
  • Strategic networking with 100+ peers
  • Practical implementation tools to take home
  • Real business opportunities from day one
100+Registered Delegates
20+Financial Institutions on the Floor
2Full Days of Programmes & Networking

Who Should Attend

Hospitality OperatorsHotels & LodgesTour OperatorsFinancial InstitutionsInvestorsGovernment AgenciesDevelopment Finance InstitutionsInsurersTourism SMEsIndustry Associations

Programme Overview

Two days of focused
action & dialogue

Day One · 14 July

Investment & Finance

08:00–08:30

Registration

Break
08:30–09:15

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks

Keynote
09:15–10:30

Tourism Investment & IATF Readiness Presentations

Panel
10:30–10:45

Tea Break

Break
10:45–11:30

Industry Partner Presentations

Panel
11:30–12:30

High-Level Bankers Forum

Panel
12:30–13:00

Monetary Policy Discussion & Closing Remarks

Keynote
13:00–14:00

Networking Lunch

Break
14:00–16:30

B2B Business Matching Sessions

Networking

Day Two · 15 July

Policy & Partnerships

08:30–09:15

Arrival & Day One Recap

Break
09:15–10:15

SME Financing & Access to Capital

Panel
10:15–10:25

Tea Break

Break
10:25–11:20

Building Bankable Hospitality Projects

Panel
11:20–11:30

ECGC Presentation

Panel
11:30–12:45

Effective Use of Funds — Panel

Panel
12:45–13:00

Closing Remarks

Keynote
13:00–14:00

Networking Lunch

Break
14:00–16:30

B2B Business Matching Sessions

Networking

Throughout Both Days

Bankers Fair Activities

Sessions to be announced.

Full Programme

Sponsors & Partners

Partners in Zimbabwe's Tourism Readiness

Sponsorship opportunities available

Registration

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All payments accepted online.

Delegate Pass

Industry Delegate Pass

Connect, learn and position your business for the opportunities presented at MEET THE BANKERS 2026.

HAZ Member$150
Non-Member$200
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What's Included

  • Access to all conference sessions, keynote presentations and panel discussions
  • Access to the Bankers Fair Exhibition and participating financial institutions
  • Networking with hospitality leaders, investors and industry stakeholders
  • Insights into tourism investment, hospitality financing and capital access
  • Business matchmaking and partnership opportunities
  • Delegate materials and event resources
  • Complimentary lunch and refreshments
  • Special hotel rates and concierge support (subject to availability)

Get in Touch

Questions about the
Conference?

Email
info@hazevents.com
Phone
+263 78 4547547 /+263 77 298 0163 /+263785099271
Org
Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe

For sponsorship, exhibition and partnership enquiries, please reach out directly to the HAZ team. We respond within 24 hours on business days.

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