5 - 7 February 2026
Namibia’s African Success Template for Global Growth and Sustainability
The 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference is set for 2026 at the Windhoek Country Club (Day 1) and Otjikoto Nature Reserve (Days 2 and 3), hosted by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, in the week preceding the Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Draft Program
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08:00 |
Arrival of 70 to 100 delegates with a Light Breakfast |
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08:30 |
Opening Ceremony, including invitations for Official Addresses from the Governments of the Republic of Namibia and Canada |
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09:30 |
Keynote Address |
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10:00 |
Panel 1: Global Partners in Natural Resource Development |
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10:45 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
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11:15 |
Panel 2: Sustainability and Community Development: Case Studies in Best Practice |
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12:00 |
Private Sector Keynote |
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12:30 |
Luncheon |
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13:30
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Panel 3: Diversification through the Catalytic Role of Natural Resource Development Discover the opportunities in Namibia's business sectors, enabled through natural resource development projects and anchored in a decarbonized future. |
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14:30
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Panel 4: African Success Stories for Global Application – Insights from business leaders and private sector experts who’ve pioneered best practice |
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15:30
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Closing Keynote Address Business Partnerships in Namibia: An African-built Success Template for a Sustainable, Growing Global Economy |
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16:00 |
Break for delegates to prepare for the Official VIP Reception |
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17:30 |
VIP Reception |
Day 2 will comprise B2B meetings for members in Windhoek.
For sponsors, in parallel, Day 2 also offers a Site Visit program, taking place 300km north of Windhoek at the Otjikoto Nature Reserve, including a tour of B2Gold's Otjikoto mine operations. Our return charter flight from Eros Airport (adjacent to the Windhoek Country Club) will depart on the morning of February 6 and return on February 7th, providing an excellent opportunity for networking and deeper ongoing discussions on best practice for trade and investment.
View previous Canada-Africa Business Conference programs here: Nairobi, Gaborone and Harare, as well as one following the same format in Washington, DC last year.
VISAS
New visa requirements for Canadian citizens traveling to Namibia are effective as of April 1st, 2025. The visa can also be obtained on arrival; for business travelers, please consider completing the online application in advance of your arrival at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport
Click here for more information.
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