The Clevenard Media Award 2026 & Business Networking Seminar will take place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, in Gaborone, Botswana, a growing hub for innovation, commerce, culture, and leadership in Southern Africa. This premier international event brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, policymakers, media executives, and cultural influencers for a full day of insight, recognition, and strategic networking. Gaborone provides the ideal platform for a transformational gathering designed to promote tourism, trade, technology, entrepreneurship, and cross-border partnerships across Africa and the global community.
More than a seminar or awards ceremony, the Clevenard event is a globally recognized platform where innovation, collaboration, and professional advancement intersect. The day begins with networking and meet-and-greet opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with decision-makers, visionaries, and industry leaders. High-impact speaker sessions and panel discussions follow, featuring policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders sharing insights on trade, tourism, investment, and digital transformation. The afternoon may feature curated showcases celebrating local and global creativity, culminating in the prestigious Clevenard Media Award ceremony, recognizing individuals, organisations, and innovators making meaningful contributions to industries and communities. While select entertainment may enhance the experience, the primary focus remains professional networking, empowerment, business exposure, and international collaboration.
The Clevenard event is strategically designed for accomplished professionals and industry leaders. Attendees are expected to present their work, engage meaningfully, and build partnerships that generate growth and innovation. It is not a social or entertainment-focused gathering; it is a curated platform for creating impact, expanding global networks, and establishing long-term strategic collaborations. Clevenard events are globally recognized for connecting people, companies, and cultures, providing participants with a high-value platform for visibility, influence, and collaboration.
Key areas of focus at the Gaborone edition include tourism promotion and cultural branding, trade and cross-border investment, industrialisation and technology-driven growth, telecommunications and connectivity, and international policy and collaboration. These discussions offer actionable insights into African trade corridors, sustainable commerce, digital innovation, and frameworks for transnational partnerships.
The Clevenard Media Award 2026 in Gaborone celebrates excellence across sectors. Award categories include Fashion & Style Icons, Best Private Companies & SMEs, Manufacturer of the Year, Marketing, Networking, Telecom & Consulting Excellence, Top Traders & Entrepreneurs, Beauty Industry Excellence, Cultural Influencer of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Corporate Excellence in Entertainment & Community Impact, Government Official Supporting Arts & Youth Development, Community Leader of the Year, Media Excellence (TV, Radio, Print, Digital), NGO of the Year (Culture, Youth, Arts), and Special Recognition & Legacy Awards. These awards honor individuals and organisations making meaningful impact on industries and communities locally and globally.
Attendees will gain international recognition, elite networking opportunities, market expansion potential, industry insights, and cultural engagement. Participants include tourism boards, government officials, CEOs, investors, technology innovators, media executives, creatives, NGOs, and international institutions. Every connection at Gaborone 2026 is an opportunity to access new markets, partnerships, and collaborations.
Registration includes full-day access to all sessions, networking and partnership opportunities, exposure through Clevenard’s global media network, certificate of participation, branding and promotional support, and access to international collaboration channels. The Clevenard Media Award 2026 & Business Networking Seminar – Gaborone, Botswana, is more than an event—it is a gateway to professional growth, global influence, and meaningful international partnerships.