Zambia Impact Investment Summit

About ZIIS

The Zambia Impact Investment Summit (ZIIS) is NABII Zambia’s premier annual convening dedicated to accelerating impact investment as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive economic transformation.

Since its inception in 2021, ZIIS has provided a dynamic platform for market-building by bringing together investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development partners, and thought leaders to enable high-impact deals, financial innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.

What Is ZIIS?

The ZIIS serves as a platform for dialogue between leaders and experts from various sectors who are influencing impact investing across Zambia.

Through the ZIIS, we also showcase impact pipeline opportunities and market building efforts, while also reflecting on the challenges faced by businesses and investors alike, in a long run shape the trajectory of the impact investment ecosystem.

Priority Areas

Influencing impact policy recommendations
Establishing a platform to facilitate high-growth businesses securing funding from impact investors
Raising awareness about impact investment
Strengthening partnerships to foster impact innovations and tackle emerging issues in impact investment
Showcasing impact business opportunities to whet investors' appetites

How To Participate

Take advantage of the opportunity to sponsor a panel discussion or fireside chat. You can also register as a speaker or simply come and be part of the audience and learn from the many subject matter experts.

Find out more by emailing ziis@nabii.org.zm.

While Zambia hosts several investment-related forums, ZIIS remains the only summit with a dedicated focus on impact-driven finance. Through its affiliation with the Africa Impact Investment Group (AIIG) and the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG), NABII plays a pivotal role in shaping Zambia’s impact investment narrative — mobilising both capital and technical expertise, and linking local opportunities to regional and global.

What Makes the ZIIS Unique?

Investor-Ready Pitch Opportunities
Facilitates direct engagement between investors and curated, impact-ready enterprises.

Multi-Sector Representation
Connecting financial institutions, corporates, DFIs, SMEs, and government actors.

Sustainability & ESG Focus
Emphasising climate finance, social entrepreneurship, and inclusive capital.

Innovation & Technology
Exploring AI, blockchain, and fintech innovations that drive impact.

• Mining & Corporate Inclusion
Placing special focus on responsible mining, green finance, and ESG-aligned corporate strategies.

ZIIS Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite corporates, development partners, investors, and ecosystem builders to partner with us in delivering a milestone event—the 5th Edition of the Zambia Impact Investment Summit (ZIIS2025).

This is more than just logo placement. It's an opportunity to align your brand with real impact, measurable outcomes, and strategic visibility—among a curated audience of changemakers.

Why Partner?

Brand Visibility & Thought Leadership
Deliver a keynote presentation as a leader in sustainable finance.
Access a High-Value Audience and Exclusive Networks
Engage with a highly targeted and influential community of over 200 attendees, including:
- Impact investors & venture capitalists
- Development finance institutions
- Policymakers & regulators
- ESG-aligned corporates
- High-growth SMEs & social enterprises
- Fintech and climate innovation leaders
Showcase Impact Through Partnership
Position your organization as a driver of sustainable development, inclusive finance, and private-sector transformation in Zambia and beyond.
Influence Key Conversations
Host a session, lead a workshop, or join a panel to shape the dialogue on blended finance, social entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and more.
Leverage Legacy & Results
Now in its 5th year, ZIIS has facilitated connections that led to enterprise growth, capital commitments, and cross-border collaborations.
Customise Your Engagement
We are open to tailored partnership packages that reflect your priorities.

Want To Partner With Us?

Let’s co-create a sponsorship experience that delivers value—for your brand, your mission, and the future of impact investment in Zambia and beyond.

To explore partnership and sponsorship options, please contact:

Peter Chintu - Programme Manager at chintu@nabii.org.zm
Audrey Hamayanda Zulu - Communication & Administration Manager at audrey@nabii.org.zm