Events Ecosystem
Connect. Learn. Compete. Grow.
The Great Speakers Network hosts transformative summits, conventions, championships, masterclasses, fellowships and networking experiences designed to develop exceptional communicators and leaders. Whether you are an aspiring speaker, trainer, facilitator, MC, executive, student, educator, politician, entrepreneur or media personality — our events are where Zambia's voices rise.
Overview
A Platform For Growth, Recognition & Opportunity
Our events bring together Zambia's most ambitious communicators, leaders, trainers, facilitators, media personalities, educators and public speakers.
Summits
Conventions
Championships
Awards
Masterclasses
Workshops
Networking Forums
Leadership Forums
Flagship
The Great Speakers Summit
Zambia's Premier Gathering of Communication Professionals
The annual summit brings together speakers, trainers, facilitators, educators, leaders, executives, media professionals and communication experts.
- Keynote Presentations
- Panel Discussions
- Leadership Forums
- Networking Sessions
- Masterclasses
- Awards Recognition
National
The Great Speakers Convention
The National Convention For Communication Excellence
A large-scale gathering celebrating communication, leadership, influence, innovation and personal development.
- National Speaker Showcase
- Communication Expo
- Leadership Sessions
- Professional Networking
- Speaker Marketplace
- Book Launches
Championship
The Great Speakers Championship
Zambia's premier public speaking competition. The Championship identifies, develops and celebrates outstanding speaking talent.
CAT · 01
National Public Speaking Championship
CAT · 02
Inspirational Speaking Championship
CAT · 03
Professional Speaker Championship
CAT · 04
Leadership Speaking Championship
CAT · 05
Storytelling Championship
CAT · 06
University Speaking Championship
CAT · 07
Youth Speaking Championship
CAT · 08
MC Championship
National Week
National Speaker Excellence Week
A week dedicated to communication excellence — workshops, masterclasses, school outreach, media engagements, community dialogues, networking and speaker showcases across Zambia.
Workshops
Masterclasses
School Outreach
Media Engagements
Community Dialogues
Networking Events
Speaker Showcases
Masterclass Series
Learn From Leading Communicators
Monthly masterclasses with the Academy's senior faculty and visiting communicators.
The Art of Public Speaking
Faculty Panel
Storytelling For Influence
Senior Fellows
Executive Communication
Corporate Faculty
Media Mastery
Media Fellows
Facilitation Excellence
Master Trainers
Building A Speaking Business
Industry Leaders
Networking & Leadership
Connect With Exceptional Communicators
Speaker Networking Nights
Monthly gatherings for working speakers across Zambia.
Leadership Forums
Conversations on influence, ethics, and national leadership.
Thought Leadership Roundtables
Closed-door dialogue with senior voices and decision-makers.
Communication Breakfast Meetings
Early-morning sessions for executives and professionals.
Professional Development Forums
Skills, certification updates, and member growth.
Flagship Youth Initiative
Great Young Speakers
Developing The Next Generation Of Great Speakers
A flagship youth development initiative focused on communication, leadership, confidence, influence and public speaking — across secondary schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations.
Programmes
Great Young Speakers Programmes
School Speaking Clubs
Debate Competitions
Speech Competitions
Leadership Camps
Communication Boot Camps
Young Leaders Forums
Youth Speaker Awards
University Championships
Building Zambia's Future Thought Leaders
National university programmes that build the country's next generation of communicators, debaters and leaders.
University Programmes- 01
Inter-University Speaking Championships
- 02
Debate Championships
- 03
Leadership Challenges
- 04
Communication Competitions
- 05
Campus Speaking Clubs
Event Calendar
What's On The Stage
Upcoming summits, championships, masterclasses and conventions. Register early — flagship events sell out.
Great Speakers Summit 2026
Mulungushi Int'l Conference Centre, Lusaka
National Public Speaking Championship — Regional Finals
Kitwe, Ndola, Livingstone, Lusaka
Great Young Speakers University Cup
UNZA Great Hall, Lusaka
Executive Communication Masterclass
Radisson Blu, Lusaka
The Great Speakers Convention & Awards Gala
Government Complex, Lusaka
Past Events
Moments From The Stage
A glimpse of the work, the wins and the community.
Event Registration
Secure Your Place
Complete the form to register for an upcoming event. Our team will confirm your spot and share next steps.
Sponsorship
Partner With Zambia's Premier Communication Platform
Align your brand with national excellence in communication, leadership and youth development.
Opportunities
Event Sponsorship
Awards Sponsorship
Championship Sponsorship
Youth Programme Sponsorship
Summit Sponsorship
Convention Sponsorship
Benefits
Brand Visibility
National exposure across stages, media and digital.
Speaking Opportunities
Executive platform time at flagship events.
Networking Access
Direct access to leaders, fellows and decision-makers.
Media Exposure
Press, broadcast and social co-coverage.
Community Impact
Visible investment in youth and national talent.
Success Stories
Voices That Rose From These Stages
Competition winners, youth champions, summit participants, award winners, member success stories and leadership fellows.
"TGSN gave me a stage, a standard, and a network. My career changed in one season."
Mutinta Hamoonga
National Championship Winner '25
"From a school club to the national finals — the pathway is real."
Kabwe Chanda
Young Speaker of the Year
"The Convention is where Zambia's serious communicators come to be measured."
Dr. Lubasi Nawa
Summit Keynote & Fellow
On The Horizon
A Future-Ready Events Engine
Architecture in development for end-to-end event operations.
Event Ticketing
QR Check-In
Speaker Management
Live Streaming
Virtual Conferences
Competition Scoring
Event Analytics
Mobile Event App
Your Next Opportunity Starts Here
Learn. Connect. Compete. Grow.
Join a growing movement of communicators, leaders, speakers, trainers, facilitators, MCs, educators and changemakers committed to excellence.