The Regional Leadership & Career Impact Summit in Lusaka fully funded by ACN, AL for Agribusiness (African Leadership Academy) and Anzisha emphasized the power of cross-sector partnerships in shaping the future of work for Africa’s youth. Speakers highlighted that collaboration between industry, education, and innovation hubs is essential to transform young people from job seekers into job creators.

Key insights included the importance of mentorship, skills alignment with market demands, access to finance, and leveraging technology and digital tools to accelerate youth entrepreneurship and career success. The summit provided opportunities to meet and engage with young experts, fostering knowledge exchange and opening new avenues for collaboration. Practical sessions focused on career readiness and entrepreneurship, social media branding, and business transitions, alongside one-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities with alumni and industry leaders.

The event underscored that equipping youth with both technical and soft skills, fostering innovation, and building strong ecosystems are central to unlocking talent potential, driving economic growth, and enabling long-term resilience in communities, while direct interactions with young professionals amplified collaboration and partnership opportunities.