The business forum
That turns opportunities
into partnerships
Two days to understand the market, meet decision-makers, and activate opportunities
The KBM returns to Kolwezi from 21 to 22 May 2026 for its seventh edition, bringing together public and private stakeholders to structure discussions, unlock partnerships, and move from intent to execution.challenges of the southern DRC.
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Understand the real business environment
Get direct access to high-level discussions on investment, governance, and sector dynamics shaping the region.
Experience opportunities on the ground
Gain a clear understanding of the local ecosystem through exposure, conversations, and field insights.
Meet the people who drive decisions
Connect with senior executives, public leaders, and investors actively shaping projects and partnerships.
Position yourself where it matters
Choose between exhibition and sponsorship to strengthen your presence among decision-makers and register your organization in the key moments of the forum.
Selected speakers from previous editions
2023, 2025 edition
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2023, 2024, 2025 edition
2023, 2025 edition
2025 edition
2023, 2025 edition
2025 edition
2025 edition
2023, 2024, 2025 edition
From the FEC Chamber of Mines
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2025 edition
2025 edition
2025 edition
2025 edition
Edition 2018, 2023, 2024, 2025
2025 edition
A business forum rooted in the reality of Central Africa.
Held in Kolwezi, at the centre of the Lualaba province, the KBM reflects the dynamics of one of Africa’s most strategic industrial regions.The KBM has established itself as a platform for dialogue and collaboration between the various development actors.
It is where projects are discussed in context, where constraints are understood, and where partnerships are built with a clear view of the terrain.
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Participants
exhibitors
Speakers
Countries represented
Turn your presence into business outcomes
Present your solutions within sectoral areas, meet a qualified audience and develop professional relationships directly linked to the needs of the region.
Be part of the conversations that shape the region
Strengthen your positioning, involve your organization in the highlights of the program and engage in discussions with public and private decision-makers.
Relive the highlights of the previous edition.
Discover what marked the past edition of the Katanga Business Meeting: conferences, high-level panels, networking and moments in the field. The report looks back on everything that made the intensity and scope of the event.
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