CHIMANIMANI BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM & EXPO 2026
Building Partnerships. Driving Investment. Creating Prosperity.
A high-level business, investment and development platform bringing together Government, investors, financial institutions, established companies, SMEs, entrepreneurs, development partners, academia and local communities.
Two Days. One Platform.
New Opportunities.
14–15
October 2026
CHIMANIMANI HOTEL
Manicaland Province
~1,400
Registered Delegates
50
Exhibitors
CBSE 2026 combines a business symposium and exhibition with sector forums, investment engagement, enterprise showcases, B2B meetings, pitches, networking and practical business connections.
Inaugural
Event 2026
More Than a Conference.
A Marketplace.
"A district-based platform where opportunities are presented, enterprises meet markets, and Chimanimani positions itself for sustainable growth."
Hon. Advocate
Misheck Mugadza, MP
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution
Manicaland Province
Hon. Advocate Misheck Mugadza, MP
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution – Manicaland Province
Patron – Annual Chimanimani Business Symposium and Expo
Patron
CBSE 2026
What CBSE Seeks to Achieve
POSITION
Position Chimanimani as a preferred investment, enterprise and tourism destination.
SHOWCASE
Present investment opportunities, local businesses, products, services and innovations.
CONNECT
Facilitate dialogue, B2B meetings, investment matchmaking and market linkages.
GROW
Support SME growth, value addition, technology adoption and inclusive participation.
COLLABORATE
Strengthen public-private, institutional and community partnerships for local development.
Opportunities Across Key Sectors
Tourism & Hospitality
Eco-tourism · adventure · destination development · hospitality · community tourism
Agriculture & Hort.
High-value crops · irrigation · export development · contract farming · agro-processing
Mining & Minerals
Responsible mining · beneficiation · value addition · regulation · environmental stewardship
Forestry & Timber
Sustainable forestry · timber processing · furniture · construction materials
Manufacturing
Agro-processing · food manufacturing · packaging · import substitution · SMEs
Green Economy
Renewable energy · climate-smart agriculture · conservation · circular economy
Investment & Finance
Access to finance · investment promotion · entrepreneurship · PPPs
Who Should Be Part of CBSE 2026?
What Will You Gain?
ACCESS
Engage Government, investors, financiers, development partners, enterprises and community stakeholders.
VISIBILITY
Position your institution, enterprise, programme, product, research or investment opportunity before a diverse audience.
LINKAGES
Build commercial, financing, academic, development and supply-chain relationships.
INSIGHT
Gain practical perspectives on Chimanimani's sectors, investment environment, markets and development priorities.
IMPACT
Contribute to enterprise growth, destination development, employment and sustainable local economic transformation.
Choose How You Want to Participate
PARTICIPATE
Attend the Symposium, sector forums, business discussions and structured networking sessions.
EXHIBIT
Showcase products, services, investment opportunities, innovations, or development programmes.
PRESENT
Contribute expertise through selected panels, presentations, pitches, and sector discussions.
PARTNER
Support investment promotion, enterprise development, and event delivery as a strategic partner.
SPONSOR
Access brand visibility and stakeholder engagement through our Sponsorship Prospectus.
Showcase Your Business
at CBSE 2026
CBSE 2026 provides exhibitors with an opportunity to showcase their products, services, projects, innovations and investment opportunities to businesses, investors, Government, development partners and other stakeholders.
3m × 3m
Gazebo Space
50
Stand Positions
3
Exhibition Zones
POOL ZONE
Concept Plan - Not to Scale
Selected Stand
—
Two Days of Business,
Investment & Connection
Day One — 14 October
Official Opening,
Business Symposium
& Investment Forum
Day Two — 15 October
Sector Forums,
Enterprise Marketplace
& Investment Action
Venue & Contact
Meet Us in
Chimanimani.
Join us in Chimanimani for two days where business, investment, enterprise and tourism opportunities come together in one of Zimbabwe's distinctive natural destinations.
Chimanimani Hotel
Chimanimani Hotel, Manicaland, Zimbabwe
Event Dates
14-15 October 2026
Frequently Asked
Questions.
Find quick answers to common questions about attending, exhibiting, and participating in the symposium.
Can't find your answer?
Our event support team is ready to assist you with any specific queries regarding registration or partnerships.
The event will be held on 14-15 October 2026.
The event will be held at Chimanimani Hotel, Manicaland, Zimbabwe.
Businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, farmers, tourism and hospitality stakeholders, institutions, development partners and other interested participants.
Select Register Now and choose either participant or exhibitor registration. Fill in the required details and submit your registration. You will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Complete the exhibitor registration form and select your preferred exhibition zone and stand. You will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
The exhibition plan specifies 3 m × 3 m gazebo stands.
There are 50 numbered stand positions across three zones.
Yes, stands are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You can select your preferred stand during the registration process.
Yes. After submitting registration, the system should provide a registration reference and send confirmation through the configured communication channel.
Our Sponsors
