Taking place alongside the PAWEN Summit 2026 at New Government Complex, Lusaka, the exhibition brings together founders, executives, investors, buyers, corporates, policymakers, media, and decision-makers from across Africa.
The PAWEN Exhibition
The PAWEN Exhibition is more than a showcase. It is a high-value marketplace connecting Africa's women-led businesses with the people, partnerships, and opportunities that accelerate their growth.
This is where brands get seen, businesses get discovered, and conversations turn into real opportunities.
Why Exhibit?
Visibility matters, but strategic visibility changes everything.
As an exhibitor, you gain direct access to:
High-level SummitDelegates fromacross Africa
Potential Customersand DistributionPartners
CorporateProcurementOpportunities
Investors andEcosystemLeaders
Media Exposureand BrandVisibility
Cross-borderCollaborationOpportunitie
More Than Foot Traffic. Real Business Potential.
The PAWEN Exhibition is designed to help women-led businesses generate leads and sales, increase brand awareness, attract strategic partnerships, connect with distributors and retailers, enter new African markets, and build credibility and visibility at a continental level. This is not just about having a booth. It is about positioning your business where Africa's future-focused leaders and buyers will be.
Why Zambia?
Zambia is emerging as one of Africa's most promising destinations for growth and investment, strategically positioned at the heart of Southern Africa. For exhibitors, this creates unique opportunities to explore new regional markets, build cross-border relationships, connect with businesses across Southern, Central, and East Africa, and gain early visibility in a rapidly growing ecosystem. Combined with Zambia's warmth, accessibility, and business-friendly environment, PAWEN 2026 offers the ideal setting to expand both your network and your market reach.
Who Should Exhibit?
Women-led startups andgrowth-stage businesses
Tech, fintech, agritech,and innovation companies
Creative andlifestyle brands
Consumer brands andproduct-based businesses
Corporations and institutionssupporting women-led enterprise
Service providersand consultants
Businesses looking to expandacross African markets
What You Can Expect
- A curated pan-African audience
- High-value networking opportunities
- Brand exposure before, during, and after the summit
- Access to decision-makers and ecosystem leaders
- A professionally curated exhibition experience
- A powerful environment for collaboration and growth
PUT YOUR BRAND IN THE ROOM WHERE AFRICA'S FUTURE IS BEING SHAPED
The women building Africa's next economy will be in Zambia. Make sure your business is seen by them.