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NY NYES 2026 Youth Financial Inclusion

Programme

Two days, one agenda.

Sessions, workshops and networking across the symposium. Times are shown in local time and may be updated by the organisers.

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Wednesday

November 2026 · Day 1

  1. 07:30 – 09:00

    Registration & welcome coffee

    Collect your badge, visit the exhibition and network over coffee.

    Main Foyer

  2. 09:00 – 10:30

    Official opening & keynote: Financial inclusion for a new generation

    Official opening followed by the keynote address on the national youth financial inclusion agenda.

    Hon. Minister of Youth (invited) Main Hall

  3. 11:00 – 12:30

    Panel: Digital payments & fintech for young Zimbabweans

    How mobile money, wallets and fintech are expanding access to financial services for young people.

    Panel of fintech leaders Main Hall

  4. 14:00 – 15:30

    Workshop: Accessing capital for youth-led enterprises

    Practical session on loans, grants, equity and building a bankable business plan.

    Facilitated by development finance experts Conference Room B

5

Thursday

November 2026 · Day 2

  1. 09:00 – 10:30

    Masterclass: Savings, investment & financial literacy

    Everyday money management, saving habits and first steps into investing.

    Guest financial educators Main Hall

  2. 11:00 – 14:00

    Exhibition & networking showcase

    Meet exhibitors, financial institutions and youth enterprises showcasing products and services.

    Exhibition Hall

  3. 15:30 – 17:00

    Closing ceremony & commitments

    Summary of outcomes, youth commitments and the way forward.

    Organising Committee Main Hall