2009
A dedicated forum for radio
The inaugural edition created a dedicated space for Zambian radio professionals to exchange knowledge and form relationships beyond their own stations.
The story so far
Six editions.
One evolving industry.
A platform created in Lusaka for the people who make, lead, sell, engineer and imagine radio.
2009–2020
Built locally. Connected outward.
The Summit grew from a focused professional gathering into a cross-border platform. Its history includes two important naming partnerships, a successful return after a long pause and an online edition that kept the network connected.
2010
The network grows
The second edition built continuity, widened participation and established the Summit as a recurring industry meeting point.
2011
The MTN Lusaka Radio Summit
MTN became the naming sponsor in 2011 as the Summit strengthened its public profile and regional ambition.
2018
The Zanaco Lusaka Radio Summit returns
After a pause, the Summit returned with Zanaco as naming sponsor, a broader programme and practical technical learning alongside its main conference sessions.
2019
Momentum and exchange
The Zanaco naming partnership continued as the Summit deepened connections between broadcasters, creators, technology suppliers and commercial decision-makers.
2020
The Summit became a network
When an in-person gathering was not possible, the Summit moved online and connected radio professionals across multiple African and international markets.
When the Summit went online.
The sixth Summit carried the conversation beyond Lusaka, connecting radio professionals across African and international markets when an in-person gathering was not possible.
View the video archiveWhat endured
The Summit’s operating idea.
The medium changes, but the need remains: create a forum where commercial, creative and technical perspectives can meet as equals.
CraftProgramming, presentation, production and storytelling.
BusinessAudience, advertising, leadership and sustainability.
TechnologyBroadcast systems, digital radio and new distribution.
NetworkConnections across Zambia, the region and international markets.
The archive is the foundation, not the finish.
The next chapter respects this history while responding to the realities of today’s audio economy.
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