Registrations open for the 2026 ASCON conference as Supply Chain, Marketing and ICT leaders unite

The African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) has opened registrations for its 2026 conference in Livingstone, Zambia. The event will focus on industrialization, technology, and trade barriers under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Why it matters
The conference aims to foster regional collaboration to improve Africa's competitiveness in global supply chains.
More than 400 supply chain leaders, policymakers, executives, and professionals will converge in Livingstone, Zambia, from 23 to 25 September 2026 at the 2026 African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Conference, for which registrations are now open.
Under the theme "Africa Rising: Converting Strength into Global Supply Chain Impact," delegates will engage with more than 40 industry speakers and specialists addressing three key sub-themes: Industrialisation and Transformation, Technology and Innovation, and Breaking Trade Barriers, with particular attention given to opportunities emerging through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.
"Africa has all the ingredients needed to become a globally competitive supply chain powerhouse, especially when there is stronger collaboration between industry, policymakers and professional bodies to unlock that potential," says ASCON Secretary General John Karani.
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