{"id":10246,"date":"2026-09-07T20:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=10246"},"modified":"2026-09-07T20:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:18:38","slug":"democratic-republic-of-congo-drc-critical-minerals-industrialisation-forums-digital-webinar-series-kicks-off-on-23-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/democratic-republic-of-congo-drc-critical-minerals-industrialisation-forums-digital-webinar-series-kicks-off-on-23-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum\u2019s Digital Webinar Series Kicks Off on 23 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum\u2019s Digital Webinar Series Kicks Off on 23 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisers of the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum (DCMI)<\/strong>, co\u2011located with the DRC\u2011Africa Battery Metals Forum<\/strong>, have announced the first dates of its exclusive, upcoming, high-impact digital webinar series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the event was meant to take place in Kinshasa from 7 to 8 October, the event organisers, VUKA Group, postponed the in-person Forum to 2027 to align directly with the DRC Government\u2019s updated national policy frameworks and to allow the revised roadmaps for the $58 billion Master Plan for Industrialisation (Plan Directeur d’Industrialisation, PDI<\/em>) to mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The digital webinar series will kick off on 23 September and run until 2027, providing convenient access to the insights, market intelligence and strategic discussions planned for the live event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert speakers and moderators confirmed to participate in these webinars include:
– Edmond Cibamba Diata, Lawyer, Elite Law Firm, DRC <\/em>
– Shantha Bloemen, CEO, Mobility for Africa, Zimbabwe 
– Bryan Mav, Sales Team Manager & Brand Manager, Moderne Construction, DRC<\/em>\u202f
– Ghislain Kabumba Baderha, Doctoral Researcher, UOB, DRC<\/em>\u202f 
– Jem Kishabaga, Managing Director, Renewable Energy, DRC<\/em>\u202f 
– Prof. Hercule Kalele Mulonda, Technical Director, CCB and Representative of CAEB, DRC<\/em>\u202f
– Marc Nyunzi Mutambala, Capital Markets Manager, FSD Africa, Kenya<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first four editions of the digital webinar series will focus on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webinar 1: 23 September 2026, 10h30\u201312h00<\/u><\/strong>

UNLOCKING THE DRC\u2019S INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL:<\/strong>\u202f The A-to-Z masterclass strategy<\/strong>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DRC masterclass examines how the nation can harness its mineral wealth for sustainable growth and industrialization. Experts will discuss policies to move beyond raw exports, enforce security and strengthen ESG standards. Priorities include local beneficiation, human capital development and tailored financing to balance global markets. By defining collaborative actions and investment pathways, the session seeks to accelerate value addition, enhance competitiveness and position the DRC as a responsible global leader in the minerals value chain.

Webinar 2: 21 October\u202f2026, 10h30\u201312h00<\/u><\/strong>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIALISATION DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel on infrastructure and industrialisation highlights the DRC\u2019s need to move beyond raw material extraction by focusing on local transformation. Building resilient industries will drive job creation and strengthen the economy. Experts will examine how transport, energy and logistics projects accelerate industrialisation, with case studies such as ports, railways and cross\u2011border initiatives. By prioritising strategic development and leveraging mineral revenues, the DRC can unlock sustainable growth and position itself as a competitive hub within the African Continental Free Trade Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webinar 3: 11\u202fNovember 2026, 10h30\u201312h00<\/u><\/strong>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW TECHNOLOGIES<\/strong> DRIVING THE <\/strong>GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session explores how technology and ESG\u2011aligned investment can transform the DRC\u2019s critical minerals sector. With global demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper rising, responsible sourcing and compliance are essential to build investor confidence. Discussions will focus on local processing, advanced metallurgical methods, renewable energy and automation to accelerate industrialisation. By shifting from raw exports to in\u2011country beneficiation, the DRC can strengthen sustainability, unlock long\u2011term value and position itself as a competitive player in the global energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webinar\u202f4: 25\u202fNovember\u202f2026, 10h30\u201312h00<\/u><\/strong>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: BUILDING A STRONGER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE CRITICAL MINERALS VALUE CHAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This discussion explores how strategic partnerships can strengthen the DRC\u2019s critical minerals value chain. By fostering collaboration between governments, regional integration systems and investors, the focus is on building resilience and supporting sustainable growth. Key themes include industrialisation through global partnerships, prioritising sectors for development and aligning with international partners. With effective models of cooperation, the DRC can unlock socio\u2011economic benefits, enhance competitiveness and establish a stronger foundation for a sustainable and inclusive minerals sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRC\u2019s transition<\/strong>
DCMI <\/strong>unites government, industry and investors to accelerate the country\u2019s transition from raw\u2011material extraction to high\u2011value manufacturing, underscoring the nation\u2019s opportunity to convert mineral wealth into infrastructure, jobs and sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DRC\u2019s Ministries of Mines and of Industry and Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) are official partners of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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