Conference format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
THE FORGE is accepting free delegate registrations for The Founders' Conference 2026 on 25 September 2026 at Mulungushi University in Kabwe, focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and career development.
Complete conference details
The in-person conference brings together students, founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, institutions and ecosystem participants for keynote addresses, founder stories, entrepreneurship and leadership sessions, innovation conversations, career discussions and networking. Entry is free, but seats are limited and registration is subject to host approval.
Eligibility requirements
Open to university and college students, senior secondary students, entrepreneurs, professionals, startups, organizations, institutions and general delegates from Zambia and internationally. Registration is required and subject to host approval.
Tips for this conference
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Confirm whether you are registering as an attendee, speaker, poster presenter, exhibitor or scholarship/travel-grant applicant because deadlines can differ.
- For abstracts or papers, follow the exact theme, template, word limit, author format and publication rules from the official call.
- If travel is required, check invitation-letter timing, visa processing, accommodation and travel-support deadlines early.
- Review the agenda and speakers in advance and plan the sessions and people most relevant to your goals.
Verification notes
Verified on THE FORGE's official 2026 conference page and its linked Luma registration. Entry is explicitly free and registration is open; the Luma registration states host approval is required. No closing date is stated.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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