WELCOME TO LUSAKA
Welcome to the 42nd Annual Conference and AGM of the African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) — the continent’s leading platform for advancing affordable housing finance.
UNDER THE THEME
Transforming Africa’s Housing Future: Innovation, Technology, and Value Chain Synergies.
2026 CONFERENCE PARTNERS
The AUHF 2026 Conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, developers, and innovators to explore how integrated solutions across the housing value chain can unlock scale, efficiency, and impact.
As Africa’s housing markets evolve, this year’s conference will focus on harnessing innovation and technology to drive smarter finance, stronger partnerships, and more inclusive housing outcomes.
Be part of the platform where ideas translate into action.
Venue: Radisson Blu, Lusaka, Zambia
Dates: 10 – 13 November 2026
Format: In-person event
AUHF Members: US$425
Non-members: US$650
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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
FOUR DAYS OF CONNECTION, LEARNING & OPPORTUNITY
TUESDAY, 10 NOV
- Roundtable
- AGM
WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV
- Masterclass
- Site Visit — afternoon
THURSDAY, 12 NOV
- Conference
- Exhibition Showcase
FRIDAY, 13 NOV
- Conference
- Exhibition Showcase
- AUHF Capital Sprint
- Gala Dinner & Awards
SATURDAY, 14 NOV
Optional tour to Livingstone & Victoria Falls
WHY AUHF 2026?
- Africa’s premier platform for housing finance and investment
- Explore innovation and technology shaping the future of housing
- Engage across the full housing value chain — from finance to delivery
- Connect with senior decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders
- Unlock partnership and deal-making opportunities
- Discover innovations and solutions at the AUHF Exhibition Showcase
- Contribute to shaping Africa’s housing finance agenda
WHAT TO EXPECT
CAHF-AUHF Innovation Catalogue
Discover the innovations transforming affordable housing in Africa.
Launching at AUHF 2026, the Innovation Catalogue will showcase practical examples of innovations, technologies, partnerships and initiatives responding to housing challenges across the continent.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November
AUHF Capital Sprint
Where housing innovation meets investment.
A platform for innovative housing solutions and businesses to pitch ideas and opportunities, engage with investors and industry experts, receive feedback and explore pathways towards scale.
Date: Friday, 13 November
AUHF Awards
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Recognising innovation, impact and collaboration
Celebrating organisations, institutions and individuals making meaningful contributions to Africa’s housing sector.
Date: Friday, 13 November
Masterclass
Dive deeper into the issues shaping Africa’s housing future.
A focused opportunity to explore key issues, approaches and practical lessons relevant to housing finance and housing delivery.
Date: Wednesday 11 November | Morning
Site Visit
See housing solutions on the ground.
An opportunity to step outside the conference room and engage with housing developments and initiatives in practice.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November | Afternoon
Gala Dinner
African Elegance – A Celebration of Excellence
Connect. Celebrate. Recognise.
An elegant evening bringing delegates together to connect, celebrate and recognise the people, organisations and partnerships shaping the future of housing across Africa.
Set against the backdrop of African-inspired elegance, the evening will celebrate outstanding achievements, strengthen connections across the housing sector and honour those contributing to more affordable, inclusive and sustainable housing across the continent.
Dress Code: African-inspired formal evening wear
Expect: An evening of elegant dining, African-inspired entertainment, meaningful networking and the celebration of Africa’s housing champions.
Theme: African Elegance – A Celebration of Excellence
Dress Code Example: African-inspired formal evening wear
Date: Friday, 13 November | 18:30
MEET OUR AUHF 2026 SPONSORS
GOLD
SILVER
INDUSTRY
LUNCH
AUHF CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
AUHF Chairman & CEO
Kehinde Ogundimu
Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC)
AUHF Vice Chairperson & CEO
Mildred Mutesa
Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS)
Practice Manager
Abhas Jha
Urban Development, Resilience and Land, Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE), World Bank
Public policy, development, and housing specialist
David Gardner
Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF)
Senior Manager
Hellen Waigwa
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
Director
Sanjana Sidhra
The Affordable Housing Institute (AHI)
Director
Margaux Morenas
The Affordable Housing Institute (AHI)
Urban Development Program Advisor
Kennedy Jomokela
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Eastern and Southern Africa Hub (HOT-ESA)
Head of Advisory Services
Fahima Said Bille
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB)
Senior Affordable Housing Expert
Larry English
The Affordable Housing Institute (AHI)
Practice Director
Olu Olanrewaju
Altair International
Business Development Manager
Azzam Tamimi
ADHI Rwanda
Institutional Finance Advisor
Maurice Nduranu
Gatsby Africa Bio-Based Construction Programme
Project Developer and Manager
Milan Heilmann
CPS Africa
Urban Planner and Senior Project Manager
Kezia Georgina Onyango
SHOUT
Business Development Manager
Azzam Tamimi
ADHI Rwanda
Pending
Beatrice Mwangi
Coming Soon!
Pending
Daniel Mhina
Coming Soon!
Pending
Derrick Zziwa
Coming Soon!
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
Niels van den Berge
Easy Housing
VENUE
Address: 19029 Great East Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Accommodation discount information: Booking link here.
Travel/logistics:
- Latitude: -15.3902
- Longitude: 28.3172
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION SHOWCASE
PARTNER WITH AUHF 2026
Put your organisation at the centre of Africa’s housing finance conversation.
AUHF 2026 offers organisations opportunities to connect with senior housing finance stakeholders, showcase solutions, build relationships and contribute to the conference programme.
Exhibition Showcase
The Exhibition Showcase forms part of the conference exhibition and will provide a platform for organisations to bring innovative products, technologies and solutions directly into the conference environment.
Exhibition opportunities are incorporated into selected sponsorship packages, alongside other sponsorship benefits.
JOIN US IN LUSAKA
10–13 November 2026
Radisson Blu, Lusaka, Zambia
Transforming Africa’s Housing Future: Innovation, Technology, and Value Chain Synergies
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Delegate Pack | Sponsorship Opportunities
