Creative Industries Business Summit Volunteer
Assist in organizing and executing the Creative Industries Business Summit 2026.
Overview
Assist in organizing and executing the Creative Industries Business Summit 2026.
You have:
- Prior volunteering in events, conferences, or creative sectors is an added advantage.
- Ability to work with multicultural teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
- Social media savvy (for communications roles).
- Multilingual skills (e.g., French, Portuguese) welcome but not required.
- Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
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The Creative Industries Business Summit (CIBS) 2026 builds on the 2025 momentum by focusing on turning opportunities into tangible business outcomes for Zambian creatives. It aims to strengthen capacity in market access, financing, digital inclusion, policy alignment, and the use of emerging technologies especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation.
The summit will serve as a high-level platform to promote commercialization, attract investment, foster partnerships, and position the creative sector as a key driver of inclusive economic growth and youth employment. Under the theme “Commercialising Creative Industries for Youth Employment Through Digital Innovation,” it aligns with national priorities and global digital trends.
CIBS 2026 marks a shift to a localized approach, bringing together key stakeholders to advance digital transformation in Zambia’s creative sector. It highlights opportunities presented by AI, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), and gaming, which are reshaping how creativity is produced, monetized, and shared. The summit aims to equip creatives with the skills and access needed to compete and thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.
Therefore, recruiting CIBS volunteers is essential to ensure thorough preparation and the smooth execution of the Summit, including its pre-event activities and post-event engagements.
Under the overall guidance of the Director of Arts and the direct supervision of the National Coordinator - Youth Programme, the CIBS Volunteers will:
Logistics and Operations • Assist with venue setup, registration desks, and delegate information sharing. • Manage signage, seating, and audio-visual equipment. • Coordinate transportation and accommodation support for delegates. • Assist with organizing side meetings.
Programme Support • Facilitate session logistics (panels, workshops, keynote speeches); • Take notes during sessions and prepare summary reports; • Distribute materials and manage speaker liaison.
Exhibitions and Business Pavilion • Support exhibitors with setup and troubleshooting; • Guide attendees through the exhibition space; • Assist with Business-to-Business (B2B) or Business-to-Consumer (B2C) networking sessions.
Communications and Media • Manage social media updates (live-tweeting, Instagram stories, etc); • Assist press and content creators with interviews/coverage; • Document sessions through photography/videography.
Networking and Side Events • Coordinate cultural excursions; • Assist with welcome and closing receptions and catering logistics.
Administrative Support • Maintain organized filing systems for summit documents; • Track attendance and feedback surveys.
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Professionalism • Self-management
• Prior volunteering in events, conferences, or creative sectors is an added advantage. • Ability to work with multicultural teams. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite. • Social media savvy (for communications roles). • Multilingual skills (e.g., French, Portuguese) welcome but not required. • Strong organizational and teamwork abilities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite. • Social media savvy (for communications roles). • Multilingual skills (e.g., French, Portuguese) welcome but not required.
Zambia is a land-linked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods.
Lusaka is the capital of the Republic of Zambia. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold during few months, with freezing temperature at times especially during the night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and other heating options when necessary. As the commercial and cultural centre of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with reasonable transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and experts alike. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and beyond. Key industries for the region and Zambia as a whole, include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most Southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for a person moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for experiences are well worth the effort.
Lusaka hosts several international organisation and embassies/diplomatic missions, therefore there is a very large community of expatriates from around the world. Housing is most of the time readily available and of good standard options are available. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from South Africa, Europe, and China while some ranges of local brands are available at a competitive price to imports. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are reasonably priced and abundantly available.
The basic infrastructures roads, utilities, and telecommunications are of reasonable standard, although the city experiences power outages from time to time. Medical facilities are still largely inadequate, although several private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Lusaka city limits. For more information, please visit http://zambiatourism.com.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully managed an event or project. | This question looks for your experience in managing logistics and operations for events. | Highlight specific details about your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you handle working with diverse teams? | This assesses your adaptability and communication skills in multicultural environments. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to promote an event on social media? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to troubleshoot a problem during an event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What does teamwork mean to you, and how do you contribute to a team environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure effective communication during the summit? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe are the key elements of a successful event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share a recent experience where you had to adapt to a challenging situation. What did you learn? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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