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.
100+
Attendees
10+
Exhibitors
35
Conversations
10
Countries
1
Region

Leading African alumni voices

Dr. Admore Jokwira

Zimbabwe
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Cesaltina Adriano

Angola
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António Cuvaca

Mozambique
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Mariam Awadi

Malawi
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Aylwin Chiyoka

Zimbabwe
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Sandra Banda

Zambia
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Ben Jammaine Ncube

Zimbabwe
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Bertha Sithole

Eswatini
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Bame Lesego Boitshoko

Botswana
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McDonald Gurura

Zimbabwe
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Chaza Doreen Zimba

Zambia
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Constatine Nyanzero

Zimbabwe
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Mamolefe Petlane 

Lesotho
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Doris Kumbawa

Zimbabwe
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Akufuna Muyunda

Zambia
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Nhlonipho Ndlovu

Zimbabwe
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Gift Siziba

Zimbabwe
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Gledisse Manjate

Mozambique
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Jacqueline Banda

Malawi
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Joelma Monteiro

Angola
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Judith Mwila

Zambia
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Kaino Lipinge

Namibia
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Kayula Chisanga

Zambia
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Moemedi Topo Kedisitse 

Botswana
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Dr. Kgomotso Makhaola

Botswana
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Besa Kyanamina

Zambia
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Lipuo Nkholi 

Lesotho
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Lucleciano Macário

Mozambique
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Maneo Seekane 

Lesotho
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Terence Maphosa

Zimbabwe
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Bartolomeu Milton

Angola
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Mthokozisi Nyathi

Zimbabwe
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Mogau Ntsoane

South Africa
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Olerato Morweng

Botswana
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Victoria Mupinde

Zambia
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Nancy Kwangwa

Zimbabwe
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Ndaya Lukoji

Eswatini
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Faith Ndlovu

Zimbabwe
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Nicolau Miguel

Angola
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Nancy Kapaku

Zambia
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Nkosana George Mazibisa

Zimbabwe
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Nonzwakazi Zuma

South Africa
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Patrick Maseko

Zimbabwe
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Pamela Mateyo

Zambia
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Paseka Gaola

South Africa
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Patience Nehanda

Zimbabwe
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Petronella Phiri

Zimbabwe
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Elizeu Luís

Mozambique
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Quinita Viagem

Mozambique
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Rosy Schaneck

Namibia
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Samuelle Dimairho

Zimbabwe
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Seana Daud

Mozambique
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Semakaleng Dhlamini

South Africa
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Sicelo Dube

Zimbabwe
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Simbarashe Murondoti

Zimbabwe
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Sitembile Ncube

Zambia
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Jennifer Munamoonga

Zambia
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Taf Makura

Zimbabwe
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Tadala Chinkwezule

Malawi
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Tshiamo Dechabe

South Africa
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Thapelo Ngoni

Botswana
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Thabo Masiye

Zambia
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Tawanda Muzamwese

Zimbabwe
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Pertunia Thabang

South Africa
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Tofara Chokera

Zimbabwe
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Tonderai Mudambo

Zimbabwe
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Tracey Unami Mothopi

Botswana
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Tsepo  Nkhabu

Lesotho
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Dr. Webby Phiri

Zambia
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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.
The BOMA Restaurant

Cultural Night

Friday,
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Elephant Hills Hotel

Closing Ceremony

Friday,
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Elephant Hills Hotel

Breakaway Sessions 2

Friday,
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Conversation 1
Kalala (Main Stage)
Technology and Entrepreneurship
Conversation 2
Kalundu Room
Utilizing Networks and Collaboration
Conversation 3
Kazuma Room
Integrating Academic Research into Policy and Practice
Conversation 4
Pagota Room
Building a Viable Creative Enterprise
Elephant Hills Hotel

Breakaway Sessions 1

Friday,
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Conversation 1
Kalala (Main Stage)
Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Progress
Conversation 2
Kalundu Room
Advancing Human Rights in Southern Africa
Conversation 3
Kazuma Room
Progress Towards Sustainable Cities
Conversation 4
Pagota Room
Novel Regional Health Interventions
Elephant Hills Hotel

The Role of Exchange Alumni in Strengthening U.S.-Africa Relations

Friday,
8:45 am - 9:00 am
Elephant Hills Hotel

Ignite Talk: Leadership

Friday,
8:30 am - 8:40 am
Lookout Café

Welcome Reception

Wednesday,
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Elephant Hills Hotel

Expo: Networking & Exhibitions

Thursday,
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Elephant Hills Hotel

Breakaway Sessions 2

Thursday,
1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
Conversation 1
Kalala (Main Stage)
Business Models in Complex Economies
Conversation 2
Pagota Room
Enhancing Media and Information Literacy
Conversation 3
Kazuma Room
Maximizing Opportunities under AGOA and AFCFTA
Elephant Hills Hotel

Ignite Talk: Empowering the Next Generation

Thursday,
1:35 pm - 1:40 pm
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