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INNOVATING TOMORROW:

BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL MINING, RENEWABLE ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY EXPO

1200

Visitors

400

Delegates

80

Exhibitors

40

Speakers

1 

Expo

ACCELERATING BOTSWANA’S MINING & ENERGY LEADERSHIP THROUGH STRATEGIC GROWTH &
INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION 

The Botswana Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (BME) is the region’s largest international critical minerals, commodities, investmentrenewable energysolar, battery, storage, and related technologies show, bringing together the entire mineral resources & energy value chain to Gaborone.

 

As the global energy transition accelerates, delivering a clean‑energy future depends on secure access to critical minerals, resilient supply chains, and a decisive shift away from fossil fuels toward lower‑carbon, hydrogen, renewable, and nuclear energy systems. These minerals are essential to national security, economic prosperity, and the advancement of high‑tech industries — including semiconductors, batteries, electric vehicles, aerospace, defence, wind turbines, and solar technologies.

 

This landmark event highlights the critical minerals & strategic commodities, mining investment trends, exploration opportunities, precious, base & bulk metals, financing models, ESG and sustainability goals, commodity forecasts, and technological innovations that are shaping the new era of mining, energy and industrial transformation.

 

We expect 1200+ senior‑level executives from 30+ countries, including governments, mining companies, investors, energy firms, technology providers, banks, industry associations and global stakeholders — together with 80+ exhibitors showcasing cutting‑edge solutions & projects. All will participate in two powerful days of partnering, high‑intensity networking, business matching, and strategic dialogue across the BME platform.

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Join us at a commanding platform delivering direct access to Botswana’s most relevant mining, solar and energy market — powered by a high‑stakes strategic agenda on the sector’s biggest issues, a dynamic exhibition floor, and a targeted 1‑2‑1 meeting system designed to drive new partnerships, investment conversations and high‑value opportunities.​

IN CONJUNCTION WITH

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 CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS RESILIENCE -
CHARTING A PATH TOWARDS GREATER
SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & SUSTAINABILITY

WHO WILL BE THERE?

Mining Companies

Solar &

Renewables Firms

Manufacturing,
Engineering & Support Services

Energy Storage & Batteries

Technology & Service Providers

Solar Panels And Turbines

ACCELERATING BOTSWANA’S ENERGY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH NEXT‑GEN RENEWABLES & SOLAR SECTORS

WHAT TO EXPECT?

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THE CONFERENCE

Our industry leaders provide new perspectives, share cutting edge knowledge and insights to understand the rapidly changing industry.

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EXHIBITION

A free to attend exhibition hosting over 80 exhibitors from across the globe, featuring new technologies and solutions for the future of mining & energy sector.

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NETWORKING

From speed networking, lunches, 1-2-1 meetings to drinks reception across 2 days you’re assured to make the right connections.

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ADVANCING NEXT‑GEN DIGITAL & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH‑INTELLIGENCE, SMART MINING OPERATIONS

MEET THE SPEAKERS

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FARZAM KAMALABADI
Botswana's Presidential Envoy on International Relations and Economic Development & 
Founder and President

Future Trends Group
USA

Botswana

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NICO SMIT
Sales Manager - Africa
Gallagher Security
South Africa

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MATHOGONOLO MPONANG
Chief People Officer
Debswana Mining Company
Botswana

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PAUL G. RAMOKGALO
Founder & Maanging Director
Risk Engineers Botswana
Botswana 

"Tuesday, 17th March 2026 marked the close of 2 impactful days at the Botswana Mining and Energy Conference and Expo 2026 - a powerful culmination of insightful discussions, strategic connections, and shared commitment to advancing Botswana’s mining and energy sectors. As the Exclusive Banking - Gold Sponsor, we enjoyed a day of strong engagement, valuable connections, and meaningful dialogue that is actively shaping the future of Botswana’s mining and energy sectors on Monday 16th March.

We are proud to have played a role in this game-changing gathering as the Exclusive Banking – Gold Sponsor, supporting sustainable growth and opportunity across the industry"

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First Capital Bank Botswana

OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED BY

Botswana Chamber of Mines
Critical Minerals Association
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