Parking
There is no on-site parking. St Clement’s Car Park, OX4 1AB, is approximately an 8-minute walk away; Westgate Oxford, OX1 1PE, also has underground parking. Public transport is encouraged.
A ZICO community & business event
ZICO Business
Conversations.
Live from Oxford.
A powerful live business podcast experience bringing together Zimbabwean entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and community leaders for meaningful conversations about enterprise, investment and the economic power of the diaspora.
Bank Holiday Promotion
Live event£35 £25Interactive online£25 £10
Limited-time prices available until event booking closes.
Live from Oxford
Filmed before an intimate audience
Livestreamed for online viewers
Available for wider viewing after the event
DateFriday 4 September 2026
LocationUniversity of Oxford Examination Schools
FormatLive podcast · In person & online
CapacityLimited live audience
For the live Oxford audience
Plan your visit.
Everything physical attendees need before travelling to the University of Oxford Examination Schools.
Refreshments
Complimentary light refreshments will be served during the event.
Dress code
Formal.
Sponsor Business Conversations
Put your business inside a conversation that travels further.
Choose a clear package, submit your organisation details and complete the matching contribution securely through SumUp.
Discuss a custom partnershipGOLD
Gold Sponsorship
£500- Business logo prominently displayed on the event website and promotional materials
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor during the live podcast
- Opportunity to introduce the business during the event
- Participation in the business roundtable discussion
- Promotional materials included in guest information packs
- Social media promotion before and after the event
- Two reserved VIP audience places
- Networking opportunities with speakers, business leaders and invited guests
- Continued visibility after the event as the podcast and selected highlights are shared across various social media channels, reaching wider local and international audiences
SILVER
Silver Sponsorship
£300- Business logo displayed on the event website and selected promotional materials
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor during the live podcast
- Business mentioned on ZICO’s social media platforms
- One reserved VIP audience place
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials for guests
- Networking opportunities with speakers, businesses and invited guests
- Continued exposure through the recorded podcast and post-event social media content
BRONZE
Bronze Sponsorship
£200- Business name and logo displayed on the event website
- Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor during the event
- Business mentioned in a sponsor appreciation social media post
- One reserved audience place
- Opportunity to provide business cards or promotional leaflets for guests
- Additional visibility through post-event sponsor recognition across ZICO’s social media channels
Card details are processed by SumUp and never stored by ZICO. Package delivery, artwork deadlines and recognition details are confirmed with the ZICO team.
The central conversation
The Economic Power of the Zimbabwean Diaspora.
Strengthening investment, enterprise and UK–Zimbabwe connections.
This is not a traditional conference. It is an intimate, professionally filmed series of moderated conversations, round tables and audience questions—designed to create useful insight, stronger relationships and content that lives beyond the day.
Voices in the conversation
Featured Guests & Panellists
Three perspectives spanning grassroots community, leadership, technology, investment and diaspora opportunity.
Community to economic impact
Memory Tapfumaneyi
Founder of ZICO · Grassroots community and economic impact
Leadership and the next generation
Kunyalala Maphisa
Entrepreneur, Businesswoman & Social Activist, NED
AI, outsourcing and diaspora power
Simba Mhungu
Executive Director & Financial Analyst · Banking, Finance and Inclusive GrowthAdditional UK business, civic and round-table voices will be announced as they are confirmed.
Join the conversation
Who is this for?
The experience is designed for people building businesses, partnerships and stronger UK–Zimbabwe connections.
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Entrepreneurs & business owners
Practical ideas, trusted relationships and new routes to opportunity.
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Professionals & community leaders
A platform for experience, leadership and community voice.
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Investors & aspiring founders
Join grounded conversations about enterprise and investment.
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Oxfordshire businesses
Explore suppliers, talent and UK–Zimbabwe collaboration.
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Sponsors & strategic partners
Build visibility through the broadcast and recorded content.
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People interested in Zimbabwe
Connect with diaspora enterprise and international collaboration.
Three ways to take part
Choose your experience.
Every access level requires advance registration. The livestream link is sent privately to registered online attendees.
Bank Holiday PromotionInteractive online reduced to £10 · Live Oxford ticket reduced to £25Promotion closes automatically when the event ends.
Watch Free
FREERegister in advance and receive the livestream access link by email.
Watch online freeParticipate Online
Watch live, submit questions and take part in the moderated online Q&A.
Book online · £10Attend Live
Experience the recording in Oxford, network and participate in audience Q&A.
Book live ticket · £25Limited places · Advance registration requiredPodcast programme
A focused flow built around conversation.
The final running order and individual discussion topics will be published once confirmed.
- 01
Welcome & Introduction
Why ZICO exists and the purpose of this live conversation.
- 02
Live Business Conversations & Panel Discussions
Enterprise, leadership, investment, technology and UK–Zimbabwe opportunity.
- 03
Audience Questions & Answers
Participation from the Oxford audience and registered interactive viewers.
- 04
Networking & Refreshments
Space for introductions, new relationships and practical follow-up.
- 05
Closing Remarks
Partnerships, next steps and what continues after 4 September.
Watch the story
From one room to a wider audience.
Watch the latest Business Conversations film and discover how ZICO is bringing enterprise, investment and diaspora insight to a wider audience.
Choose how to join
ZICO Business Conversations registration
Register for free online viewing, interactive online participation or the limited live audience in Oxford.
Bank Holiday PromotionInteractive online £10 · Live Oxford audience £25These prices are recorded when your registration is submitted.
Venue & partners
In partnership with
Intelligent Infrastructure.
The event takes place at the University of Oxford Examination Schools. Additional partners will be added only when confirmed.