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The Southern Africa U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit brings together leaders from U.S. exchange programs across the SADC region—Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—to collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change. Supported by the U.S. Department of State’s ECA Office of Alumni Affairs, this exclusive gathering fosters cross-border partnerships, ignites bold solutions to regional challenges, and accelerates professional growth. By uniting a wide range of expertise under a shared vision, the summit serves as a catalyst for impact, shaping a stronger, more connected future for Southern Africa and beyond.

Leading African alumni voices

Fredrick Shipipa
Namibia
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Rudisah Molemane-Moruakgomo
Botswana
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Leah Assenga
Tanzania
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Lucas E. Malembo
Tanzania
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Prosper Mwakitalima
Tanzania
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Mutoba Ngoma
Zambia
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Bernard S. Juru
Zimbabwe
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Kelvin B. Gumbi
Malawi
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Sizani Weza
Zimbabwe
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Dr Koziba C. Malibala
Botswana
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Confronting the issues that matter

Through interactive discussion panels, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking opportunities, participants will engage with industry leaders, develop innovative strategies, and strengthen regional partnerships to address pressing global challenges.
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Regional Alumni Panel: What Does It Take to Build a Business That Crosses Borders?

Entrepreneurs from across the region discuss the practical realities of expanding into new markets and building sustainable regional enterprises.
Tuesday,
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Panel 1: Reaching New Markets: Market Entry, Regulations, Logistics and Digital Platforms
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Panel 2: Growing Together: Financing, Partnerships and Inclusive Regional Networks
Room 2
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Optional Conference Lunch

Wednesday,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Closing Plenary & Remarks

Advancing the Next 250 Years of U.S.–Africa Commercial Engagement
Wednesday,
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
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AEIF Regional Alumni Network & Commitments

Building Stronger Alumni Networks Beyond the Summit
Wednesday,
10:45 am - 11:45 am
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Morning Tea

Wednesday,
10:30 am - 10:45 am
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Action Planning Workshop

From Summit Ideas to Sustainable Action
Wednesday,
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Breakfast & Networking

Wednesday,
8:30 am - 9:00 am
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Reflection & Takeaways

What Can We Build Together?
Tuesday,
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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Alumni-to-Alumni Business Networking

Finding Partners Across Borders
Tuesday,
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Partner Matching Session: Finding and Vetting the Right Regional Partners (Invitation-only session)
Room 1
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Afternoon Break

Tuesday,
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
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