12th Zambia National Quality Awards and Quality Conference 2026
Driving Competitiveness through Standards; Advancing Innovation and Trade for Economic Growth
Standards, innovation, and recognition on one national platform
ZABS brings together the Quality Conference, exhibition, networking sessions, wellness moments, sponsorship showcase, and the national awards gala in one flagship 2026 programme.
A flagship ZABS platform for trade, standards, and visibility
The Zambia Bureau of Standards will host the Zambia National Quality Awards and Quality Conference from 26 to 27 November 2026 in Livingstone.
The 2026 edition combines the Quality Conference with the Awards Ceremony to create a stronger platform for dialogue, exhibition, networking, and recognition.
The conference convenes large enterprises, SMEs, regulators, researchers, and public sector stakeholders around standards, innovation, trade, and competitiveness.
The awards gala on the final evening recognises outstanding organisations across SADC Quality Awards and Agribusiness Awards categories.
Who Should Attend
- Academia
- Business Associations
- Entrepreneurs
- Government
- Industry
- Traders and Exporters
- Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- Regulatory Bodies
- Research Institutions
Programme Format
Campaign assets ready for download and sharing
Awards streams for regional and agribusiness excellence
The 2026 programme is split between SADC Quality Awards categories and Agribusiness Awards categories.
SADC Quality Awards
Regional-quality categories celebrating organisational performance and standards-led excellence.
Agribusiness Awards
Agribusiness-focused categories spotlighting enterprise growth, market readiness, and sector leadership.
Fees and sponsorship structure
Clear conference pricing, awards entry fees, and sponsorship tiers for partner visibility.
Quality Conference
Delegate participation fee for the two-day conference programme.
Quality Awards - Large Enterprises
Application fee per category for large enterprise submissions.
Quality Awards - SMEs
Application fee per category for SME submissions.
Platinum Sponsor
- Naming rights as the ZANAQA 2026 Quality Conference and Quality Awards main sponsor
- Branding on all event materials, stage backdrop, digital screens, and media coverage
- 15-minute keynote speaking slot at the Quality Conference
- Opportunity to present the Company of the Year award
- Three delegates for the Quality Conference and Awards Gala
Gold Sponsor
- Prominent logo placement on event materials and social media
- 10-minute speaking opportunity and promotional video
- Branding on selected delegate materials such as bags, lanyards, or badges
- Acknowledgement in opening and closing remarks
- Two delegates for the Quality Conference and Awards Gala
Bronze Sponsor
- Logo placement on event banners, website, and brochures
- 5-minute speaking opportunity and promotional video
- Participation in a breakout-session panel discussion
- Mention in press releases and event communications
- One delegate for the Quality Conference and Awards Gala
Silver Sponsor
- Logo inclusion on selected event materials
- Recognition in event publications
- Quality Conference delegate access
Key milestones for the 2026 campaign
Request the 2026 packs and forms
Conference registration and awards application forms are now available through the shared forms folder, while sponsorship requests can still be routed directly through the named event contacts.