The Forge
THE FORGE
Potential → Purpose
Conference
TFC•26 · First Edition
The Voices of TFC•26

The people shaping
the conversation.

Ten confirmed voices. Ten focused contributions. One deliberate journey from personal possibility to enterprise, impact, access and action.

25 September 2026Mulungushi University · Kabwe09:00–17:00
Edwin Mekaddishkem Kapesa
Voice 01 · ENTERPRISE

Edwin Mekaddishkem Kapesa

Founder & CEO, Chroma Pixel Games

Chroma Pixel Games · Content Creators & Gamers Association of Zambia · IGDA Southern Africa

Session

Inside Chroma Pixel Games

A Live Demonstration of African Game Development and Digital Creative Innovation

10:20–10:45 · 25 minMain Hall
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Jasper Kasamba
Voice 02 · MINDSET

Jasper Kasamba

Chief Executive Officer

EcoSoils AgriTech Solution

Session

Your Qualifications Do Not Define You

10:45–10:55 · 10 minMain Hall
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Dixon Young Mutambo
Voice 03 · BECOMING

Dixon Young Mutambo

The Governor

University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) 2024/2025

Session

Beyond The Campus

Building Influence, Leadership and Impact in the Real World

11:10–11:30 · 20 minMain Hall
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Franklin Nkhowani
Voice 04 · BECOMING

Franklin Nkhowani

Economist, Author & Leadership Coach

FNK Global Impact · VoiceVision Academy

Session

Becoming Before Building

Preparing Yourself for the Opportunities That You Want

11:30–11:55 · 25 minMain Hall
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Bosworth Bulawayo
Voice 05 · IMPACT

Bosworth Bulawayo

Manager, Dr. Rozious Siatwambo Foundation

The Dr. Rozious Siatwambo Foundation

Session

Beyond Success

Building the Character, Discipline and Purpose to Create Lasting Impact

11:55–12:20 · 25 minMain Hall
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Alinase Nyirenda
Voice 06 · ACCESS

Alinase Nyirenda

Cloud Security Engineer | Cybersecurity Researcher | Technology Entrepreneur | Founder & CEO, AliTech Zambia | GDG Lusaka Lead

AliTech Zambia · Google Developers Group (GDG) Lusaka · WomenTech Network · WiCyS

Session

Women in Tech

Braving the Odds, Building a Career in Technology

12:20–12:45 · 25 minMain Hall
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Melody Chisanga
Voice 07 · IMPACT

Melody Chisanga

Founder & Social Entrepreneur

Thrive Aid · Vital Cleaning Services

Session

Building Sustainable Community and Impact Systems

Through Youth and Development Work

12:45–13:10 · 25 minMain Hall
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Wendy Simakoma
Voice 08 · IMPACT

Wendy Simakoma

Founder & CEO

SHE MOVES Organisation

Session

Building Solutions That Matter

Turning Social Challenges into Sustainable Impact

13:10–13:30 · 20 minMain Hall
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Charlton Namatama Moono
Voice 09 · REALITY

Charlton Namatama Moono

Founder

The I Am Becoming Foundation

Session

Structured Barriers Facing Student Entrepreneurship in Higher Learning Education

14:10–14:20 · 10 minMain Hall
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Lesa Jr Lesa
Voice 10 · ENTERPRISE

Lesa Jr Lesa

Global Speaker | Communication & Marketing Expert | Brand Strategist | Youth Development Specialist

I Remain Lesa Lesa

Session

Build Before You’re Ready

The Courage, Conviction and Action Behind Every Founder

14:20–14:40 · 20 minMain Hall
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