Guest Speaker - Official Opening Address
Hon. Tiroeaone Ntsima
Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship
“Dream Bold. Build Beyond Borders.”
16 July 2026
The Programme
Four forums. One bold agenda.
Sector-deep conversations between operators, capital allocators and policymakers plus the continent's most-watched startup pitch finale.
The Programme
Four days. One bold agenda.
A sector-by-sector journey through the week scroll to walk the agenda day by day, or tap a flyer to see the details.
Day 1 of 5: Mining & Energy Innovation Forum
18JUL · 2026
Mining & Energy Innovation Forum
Unlocking Value: From natural resources to Innovation-Driven Industrial, Energy & Sustainable Development Growth
Driving investment, industrialisation, renewable energy innovation, infrastructure development, and sustainable value chains across mining, agriculture, energy, and the built environment.
19JUL · 2026
Health & One Health Innovation Forum
From Research to Revenue: Industrialising Botswana's Health & Bio-Economy
Transforming research, health innovation, biotechnology, digital health, and One Health systems into scalable enterprises, investment opportunities, and regional industries.
20JUL · 2026
Entrepreneurship Forum
Equity. Innovation. Opportunity for All.
Connecting entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, and SMEs to investors, strategic partners, accelerators, procurement opportunities, and regional/global markets.
21JUL · 2026
Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale
Equity. Innovation. Opportunity For All.
Botswana's boldest founders compete for a spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale and life-changing capital.
21JUL · 2026
Media Engagement & Ecosystem Reflections
Reflections of the week.
Consolidating partnerships, investment discussions, ecosystem commitments, and strategic next steps emerging from ICIW 2026.
What's next
The Road to San Francisco, USA Silicon Valley
From Gaborone to the global stage.
The winner of the Startup World Cup Botswana Regional Finale advances to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley to compete for a US$1 million investment prize and a place on the world stage.
Meet the judges
Dream big. Pitch bold. Impress the best.
The panel deciding who takes home the Startup World Cup Botswana title at ICIW 2026.
Guest speakers
Meet the voices shaping ICIW 2026
Renowned international industry leaders and professionals joining us in Gaborone.
Keynote Speaker
Judy Zakreski
Senior Vice President, Global Operations & Solutions - International Code Council
“How Standards, Quality Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Unlock Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Growth.”
14 July 2026
Speaker / Technical Moderator
Nancy Kgengwenyane
Environmental & Natural Resources Lawyer · Senior Associate, InnoLead Consulting
“From Climate Finance to Investment: Financing Botswana's Energy Transition.”
14 July 2026
Speaker / Technical Moderator
Dr Mareledi Gina Maswabi
Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser - CCFAH, Sri Lanka
“From Climate Finance to Investment: Financing Botswana's Energy Transition.”
14 July 2026
Speaker / Technical Moderator
Keleadile Ruda
Founder & Renewable Energy Engineer - Women In Energy Botswana (WinE)
“Inclusive Innovation: Powering Botswana's Competitive Energy Future.”
14 July 2026
Speaker
Dr Keith Nkomo
Founder and CEO - Salutem Group
“Health Insurance & InsurTech: Expanding Access, Strengthening Sustainability and Financing Botswana's Health & Bio-Economy.”
15 July 2026
Technical Moderator
Tapiwa Moffat
CEO of Smartlink Innovators · Founder of Formal.ai
“Entrepreneur's Journey.”
15 July 2026
Technical Moderator
Dr Bokwena Moali
Deputy Council Secretary - Primary Health Care (Okavango District)
“Building Resilient Communities: One Health, Primary Health Care and Health Security as Catalysts for Botswana's Health and Bio Economy.”
15 July 2026
Speaker
Dr Refilwe Precious Jeremiah
Senior Lecturer - University of Botswana
“Transforming Lives Through Education: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders.”
15 July 2026
Technical Moderator
Courtney Daniels
Entrepreneur, Innovator and AI-Forward Business Strategist
“AI as your business partner: Expanding equity, creating opportunity for all, and building smarter businesses.”
16 July 2026
Looking ahead to ICIW 2027 and Silicon Valley 2027 reserve your seat at Innovation & Capital Investment Week 2026.
18–21 August 2026 · Gaborone, Botswana. Limited delegate spaces complete your registration today.