ICAZ Winter School and Investment Conference – United Kingdom

Theme: Global Perspectives, Local Impact: The Evolving Role of Finance Experts

Financial Markets Indaba is co-hosting an Investment Conference in partnership with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) as part of the Winter School in the United Kingdom from 24th – 28th of August 2025.

The Winter School is set to reunite ICAZ members, more than half of whom, are spread around the globe while taking this opportunity to showcase Zimbabwe as a lucrative investment destination. Scheduled to be held at the University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom, the event will run under the theme: “Global Perspectives, Local Impact: The Evolving Role of Finance Experts”. The conference will be in 2 parts the ICAZ Winter School Accounting Conference and the Investment Conference. This exciting event offers an unparalleled opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and foster collaboration in an inspiring major global financial hub.

The conference’s primary objectives are to create a platform where Zimbabwe’s deal flow and its true potential will be on display. The conference also focuses on opportunities available in different sectors outlining the opportunities for institutional investors, investment firms and diaspora to allocate capital in different asset classes.

Objectives of the Conference

  • Integrate Zimbabwe with global market – Raises profile of Zimbabwe as favourable investment destination
  • Facilitate Knowledge Sharing – Provide attendees with insights into current market trends, investment opportunities and economic forecasts through expert-led presentations and panel discussions.
  • Encourage Capital Mobilization – Attract local and international investors to explore new ventures, funding opportunities, and innovative projects that align with their investment strategies.
  • Curated in-person and exclusive event that limits attendance to potential investors and high net-worth professionals to deliver practical results that include commitments and partnerships.

An opportunity for government and private sector to present a unified economic message which conjures confidence and direction

Proposed Winter School Topics: Accounting Conference:

Day 1 – Monday 25 August 2025

  • Annual General Meeting
  • Panel discussion –Sustainability: How to accelerate value creation through cross-enterprise collaboration on sustainability OR Accelerating the Transition: Assessing Progress and Driving Action.
  • Presentation –Disruption of Technology in the Financial Arena

Day 2 – Tuesday 26 August 2025

  • Panel discussion – Accountancy in the Next Decade
  • Presentation – The Mental Well Being of the Professional
  • Golf Tournament
  • Gala Dinner – Presidents Inauguration

The Investment Conference will include the following:

Day 3 – Wednesday 27 August 2025

  • Panel discussion – draw key players from Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom to discuss in detail topical issues in project funding in different sectors
  • Company spotlight presentations – Companies will make presentations highlighting their success stories and company value proposition to the participating attendees

Day 4 – Thursday 28 August 2025

  • Roundtable meetings – closed door discussions and presentations to pre-approved participants
  • Business to Business (B2B) sessions – pre-arranged meetings with targeted attendees including project developers and senior executives of organisations.

The Winter School and Investment Conference is best suited for:

  • Chartered Accountants, Finance Professionals, Portfolio Managers, Investment Analysts and Wealth Managers
  • United Kingdom based project developers and financiers looking to understand the project finance opportunities in Zimbabwe across resources and major infrastructure classes.
  • Frontier markets focussed funds seeking to meet credible projects promoters
  • Capital markets players interested to meet key decision makers that can help them identify opportunities and help them derisk their investments.
  • Consultants, lawyers and buy and sell side advisers

Diaspora looking to move back to Zimbabwe, invest or partner with local players.

background

Financial Markets Indaba (FMI) is a global award-winning investment conferencing platform and has over the past eight years facilitated successful investment roadshows in different countries on behalf
of several governments and corporate clients. FMI has the aim of mobilising investment through
convening leading global institutional investors, corporate leaders, industry experts, diaspora and our
team of analysts to explore sector and market trends and identify significant investment opportunities. Through thought leadership, productive exchange of ideas and sharing practices, the conference delegates and participants discuss how to integrate and align regulatory framework with new strategies, business models, financial measures, and investment decisions. FMI is a unit of Emergent Capital Management LTD.

agenda

Date/TimeProgrammeDescription
Day 1 – Monday 25 August 2025Winter School – Accounting Conference• Annual General Meeting
• Panel discussion –Sustainability: How to accelerate value creation through cross-enterprise
collaboration on sustainability OR Accelerating the Transition: Assessing Progress and
Driving Action.
• Presentation –Disruption of Technology in the Financial Arena
Day 2 – Tuesday 26 August 2025Winter School – Accounting Conference• Panel discussion – Accountancy in the Next Decade
• Presentation – The Mental Well Being of the Professional
• Golf Tournament
• Gala Dinner – Presidents Inauguration
Day 3 – Wednesday 27 August 2025Winter School – Investment ConferenceDescription
09:00 – 09:30Registrations
09:30 – 09:35IntroductionFinancial Markets Indaba
09:35 – 09:45 WelcomeInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe
09:45 – 10:00Keynote SpeechWelcome – Zimbabwe Ambassador to the United Kingdom
10:00 – 10:10PresentationTrade and Investment, British Embassy Harare, FCDO
10:10 – 11:00Panel DiscussionZimbabwe Investment Landscape – Policy and Regulation
11:00 – 11:20 PresentationZimbabwe Investment and Development Agency
11:20 – 11:50Fireside ChatAfrican Private Equity and Venture Capital Association
11:50 – 12:10PresentationCompany Spotlight
12:10 – 13:00Panel DiscussionAgribusiness and the future of food security in Southern Africa
13:00 – 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 14:50Panel DiscussionHealthcare, education, and social infrastructure: Impactful areas for investment
14:50 – 15:10PresentationCompany Spotlight
15:10 – 16:00Panel DiscussionZimbabwe’s emerging fintech and digital payments landscape
16:00 – 16:50Panel DiscussionLeveraging Diaspora Investment
16:00 – 16:50Panel DiscussionLeveraging Diaspora Investment
16:50 – 17:00Closing RemarksEnd of Day 1
Day 4 – Thursday
28 August 2025
Winter School – Investment ConferenceDescription
07:00 – 08:45Breakfast Visiting delegation breakfast
08:45 – 09:00Introduction Introduction of the B2B Executive Meetings and Programme
09:00 – 13:00B2B Meetings Meetings will take place in six boardrooms (Number TBC)
13:00hrs – 14:00hrs Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 B2B Meetings On-going B2B meetings targeting financiers, investors and corporates.
17:00 – 18:00NetworkingNetworking – Cocktail Reception (TBC) and closing