UK–Zimbabwe Business Expo 2025 Set for Birmingham ...

UK–Zimbabwe Business Expo 2025 Set for Birmingham in October

The UK–Zimbabwe Business Expo 2025, a high-profile international trade and investment forum, is scheduled to take place from 2nd to 4th October in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO), the Expo aims to strengthen economic ties between Zimbabwe, the UK, and global markets by attracting foreign direct investment and engaging the diaspora in national development initiatives.

The event will bring together key stakeholders including government officials, institutional investors, business leaders, SMEs, and diaspora entrepreneurs to explore a range of opportunities in sectors such as mining, energy, healthcare, tourism, ICT, finance, infrastructure, agriculture, and real estate.

With a focus on unlocking new markets, the Expo will feature exhibitions, expert-led seminars, deal rooms, and structured networking sessions to facilitate business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) interactions.

Expected outcomes of the Expo include the signing of investment pledges and memoranda of understanding (MOUs), increased visibility for Zimbabwean SMEs, and stronger partnerships between the diaspora and public-private sectors.

The event also aims to showcase provincial investment opportunities and support regional development through diaspora-led projects participants will benefit from access to a dedicated Deal Marketplace, receive guidance from trade experts including ZimTrade, and learn about regulatory procedures such as tax incentives, registration, and licensing.

In addition, exhibitors will gain exposure to over 5,000 attendees, media coverage, and the chance to feature in official Expo publications.

A variety of sponsorship and exhibition packages are available, ranging from the Basic Package at \$950/£750 to the Title Sponsor Package at \$12,500/£9,250. Benefits include branded exhibition space, speaking slots, media coverage, social media promotion, VIP tickets to the Awards Gala, and visa assistance for company representatives.

The Expo will also feature special highlights such as plenary sessions, private deal meetings, sector-specific panels, diaspora investment forums, and a glamorous Awards Gala. Organisers have expressed confidence that the event will provide a valuable platform for investment mobilisation, innovation exchange, and strategic collaboration between Zimbabwe and the global business community.