About the Summit
A platform for investment,
partnerships, financing & action.
The IATF 2029 Tourism Investment & Readiness Summit brings together the key stakeholders needed to prepare Zimbabwe's tourism ecosystem for one of Africa's largest trade and investment events.
The HAZ Mandate
Hosted by HAZ,
built for the sector
Hosted by the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe in partnership with IATF, this landmark summit brings together hospitality operators, financial institutions, investors and government agencies to accelerate Zimbabwe’s readiness for IATF 2029. As the voice of the hospitality industry, HAZ convenes the operators, financiers and policymakers whose combined action will determine how ready the sector is when Africa arrives in Harare.
The IATF 2029 Context
Why 2029
starts now
As Zimbabwe prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2029, the tourism and hospitality sector faces a significant opportunity and responsibility. Hosting one of Africa’s largest trade and investment events requires a tourism ecosystem that is ready to welcome international delegates, investors, exhibitors, buyers and visitors. This means upgrading accommodation infrastructure, increasing room capacity, improving service standards, embracing technology, strengthening sustainability practices and unlocking access to capital.
Why This Summit Matters
A platform for
investment, partnerships,
financing & action.
As Zimbabwe prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2029, the tourism and hospitality sector faces a significant opportunity and responsibility. Hosting one of Africa's largest trade and investment events requires a tourism ecosystem that is ready to welcome international delegates, investors, exhibitors, buyers and visitors.
This means upgrading accommodation infrastructure, increasing room capacity, improving service standards, embracing technology, strengthening sustainability practices and unlocking access to capital. The IATF 2029 Tourism Investment & Readiness Summit has been designed to bring together the key stakeholders needed to achieve these goals.
Infrastructure & Capacity
Upgrading accommodation infrastructure and increasing room capacity to meet the demands of IATF 2029 and beyond.
Access to Capital
Connecting hospitality operators with financial institutions and investors actively seeking tourism sector opportunities.
Policy & Partnerships
Government policy briefings, public-private partnership frameworks, and regulatory alignment for sector growth.
Technology & Standards
Embracing technology, improving service standards and strengthening sustainability practices across the sector.
In Partnership
A partnership between industry, finance and government — convened by HAZ, supported by IATF, and delivered with Zimbabwe’s leading financial institutions.
14–15 July 2026 · Harare International Convention Centre (HICC), Harare