Local Manufacturing Summit 2025
Shaping the future of Botswana’s Manufacturing Sector
Thank you to
Minerals Development Company Botswana for sponsoring our event app.
You're Invited to the 2025
Local Manufacturing Summit (2-Day Event)
Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM), along with key corporate partners, will host the third edition of the Local Manufacturing Summit as a way to bring the manufacturing and supply chain community in Botswana together. The two-day summit will bring together top executives in the manufacturing and mining sectors, public policymakers, the business community, and financial institutions from Botswana and beyond to dialogue on this important national agenda and explore opportunities for investment in manufacturing and agribusiness in Botswana. The summit will take place at Fairground Holdings’ Ditshupo Hall from August 5th to 6th, 2024.
The summit endeavors to support Botswana in her effort to address the challenges of economic diversification, economic growth, citizen empowerment, and employment creation by promoting and supporting the growth of local manufacturing capacity for local consumption and various export markets.
Available Ticket Options
Delegate Ticket
Join us in person for the complete summit experience. Includes access to all sessions, networking breaks, lunch, exhibition hall, and direct interaction with speakers and industry peers.
Virtual Ticket
Attend from anywhere with live streaming access to all presentations, and interactive Q&A.
Both options provide full access to our expert-led sessions on the latest manufacturing trends, technologies, and best practices shaping the local industry.
Theme ~
Shaping the future of Botswana's Manufacturing Sector:
Exploring the opportunities of Industrial Manufacturing and Agro Processing
Export Market Access & Trade Protocols
Understanding the rules, standards, and pathways to regional and global markets.
Special Economic Zones & Industrial Infrastructure
Leveraging SEZs and infrastructure to drive manufacturing competitiveness.
Financing & Investment Support
Unlocking capital, incentives, and risk mitigation for manufacturers.
Skills, Technology & Innovation
Building the capabilities needed for modern, export-ready production.
Public–Private Partnerships
Aligning policy, industry, and investment to accelerate industrial growth.
LMS26 is designed not only as a conversation space but as an action-oriented platform—connecting manufacturers with policymakers, financiers, buyers, and solution providers to unlock tangible growth opportunities. By fostering collaboration, sharing proven regional case studies, and aligning policy with industry needs, the Local Manufacturing Summit 2026 aims to play a pivotal role in positioning Botswana as a competitive manufacturing and export hub within Africa and beyond.
Annual Local Manufacturing Summit Participation Growth
14%
Projects Facilitated by Botswana Chamber of Mines
+100
Botswana's Import Bill (2024)
$7.06B
Botswana Chamber of Mines Members
43
LMS25 Delegates
314
LMS25 Exhibitors
53
Website visitors
22,000
International Speakers
4
Our 2025 Summit Partners
