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Official Schedule

Conference Program

Join us for three days of transformative discussions, strategic planning, and humanitarian innovation in the heart of TRCS 2026.

DAY 1 — Leadership, Vision & The Resilience Agenda

08:00–09:00

Registration & Arrival

Innovation Pavilion & Exhibition opens

09:00–10:15

Opening Ceremony

National Anthem • Welcome Remarks – TRCS President • Keynote – Guest of Honour • IFRC Remarks • Official Opening

Format: Presidential Ceremony Outcome: Conference launched

10:15–10:45

Group Photo & Networking Break

Exhibition & Innovation Pavilion

10:45–12:15

High-Level Plenary

“Strengthening Resilience for Health, Climate and Crisis through Energy, Innovation and Local Humanitarian Action”

Panellists: Government • IFRC • AU/EAC • Private Sector/Foundation

Format: Moderated panel Outcome: Shared vision

12:15–13:15

Lunch Break

Innovation Pavilion • Informal networking

13:15–14:45

Fireside Chat

“The Human Cost and the Human Solution — Why Local Humanitarian Leadership Matters Now”

TRCS President + peer National Society leader + audience Q&A

Format: Fireside chat + Q&A Outcome: Localisation agenda

14:45–15:15

Coffee Break

15:15–16:45

Policy Dialogue

“Aligning Health, Climate and Humanitarian Systems for Resilient Communities”

Ministries: Health • Energy • Environment • Disaster Mgmt + Development Partners

Format: Roundtable Outcome: Policy alignment

16:45–17:30

Innovation Lightning Talks

“Solutions in 8 Minutes” — 6 innovators pitch humanitarian solutions. Live audience vote.

Format: 6 × 8-min pitches Outcome: Innovators connected

19:00–22:00

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TRCS Fundraising Dinner

Hosted by TRCS. Mobilising support for: community health • disaster preparedness • climate resilience • emergency response • youth development • humanitarian innovation.

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Format

Formal dinner

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Outcome

Financial commitments

DAY 2 — Solutions, Innovation & Partnerships

08:30–10:00

Thematic Plenary

“Financing Resilience — From Climate Adaptation to Health Systems, Where Will the Money Come From?”

Panellists: DFI rep • Climate finance specialist • Minister of Finance • Impact investor • IFRC

Format: Panel Outcome: Financing mapped

10:00–10:30

Coffee Break

Partnership & Deal Room registration opens

10:30–12:30

Parallel Thematic Sessions (3 Tracks)

Track A: “Building Climate-Resilient Communities”

Track B: “The Digital Humanitarian: AI, Data & Tech Reshaping Crisis Response”

Track C: “Powering the Last Mile: Energy, Health & the Infrastructure of Resilience”

Format: Panels + working groups / demos Outcome: Priority actions documented per track

12:30–13:30

Lunch Break

Partnership & Deal Room open for meetings

13:30–15:30

Partnership Roundtables (3 Parallel)

RT1: “Sustainable Financing for Locally Led Humanitarian Action”

RT2: “Beyond CSR: Building Commercial Partnerships for Resilience”

RT3: “Unlocking Capital for Community Resilience”

Format: Facilitated roundtables (20–25 pax) Outcome: Draft partnership commitments

15:30–16:00

Coffee Break

16:00–17:30

Innovation & Partner Showcase

Live demonstrations • Partner presentations • “Meet the Founder” networking • TRCS programme showcases

Format: Exhibition + networking Outcome: Solutions connected to adopters

19:00–21:30

celebration Evening Event

Zanzibar Cultural Evening

Networking reception. Cultural performances, local cuisine.

Outcome: Relationships deepened informally

DAY 3 — Commitments, Roadmap & Legacy

08:30–10:00

Plenary: Scaling Impact

“National, Regional, and Continental Pathways for Resilience”

Panellists: AU/EAC rep • IFRC Africa Director • Peer National Societies • TRCS President

Format: Moderated panel (90 min) Outcome: Continental scaling pathways defined

10:00–10:30

Coffee Break

Final Partnership & Deal Room session

10:30–12:00

Delivery Roadmap: Presentation & Validation

Priority actions by theme • Timelines & ownership • 30/60/90-day milestones • 6-month progress review date set

Format: Facilitated working session Outcome: Validated roadmap with named owners

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

13:00–14:15

Commitment Plenary

“From Zanzibar to Action — Pledges, Partnerships, and the Path Forward”

Partners announce commitments from stage (3–4 min each)

Format: Commitment ceremony (75 min) Outcome: Public pledges; media moments

14:15–15:00

Conference Declaration & Closing Ceremony

Adoption of Declaration • Closing remarks – TRCS • Government closing address • Official closure

Format: Ceremony (45 min) Outcome: Declaration adopted

15:00–16:00

Farewell Reception & Media Briefing

Light reception + press conference with TRCS President, government officials, and anchor partners.

Outcome: Media coverage of commitments

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Conference Program

DAY 1 — Leadership, Vision & The Resilience Agenda

Registration & Arrival

Opening Ceremony

Group Photo & Networking Break

High-Level Plenary

Lunch Break

Fireside Chat

Coffee Break

Policy Dialogue

Innovation Lightning Talks

TRCS Fundraising Dinner

DAY 2 — Solutions, Innovation & Partnerships

Thematic Plenary

Coffee Break

Parallel Thematic Sessions (3 Tracks)

Lunch Break

Partnership Roundtables (3 Parallel)

Coffee Break

Innovation & Partner Showcase

Zanzibar Cultural Evening

DAY 3 — Commitments, Roadmap & Legacy

Plenary: Scaling Impact

Coffee Break

Delivery Roadmap: Presentation & Validation

Lunch Break

Commitment Plenary

Conference Declaration & Closing Ceremony

Farewell Reception & Media Briefing

Ready to make an impact?

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Conference Program

DAY 1 — Leadership, Vision & The Resilience Agenda

Registration & Arrival

Opening Ceremony

Group Photo & Networking Break

High-Level Plenary

Lunch Break

Fireside Chat

Coffee Break

Policy Dialogue

Innovation Lightning Talks

TRCS Fundraising Dinner

DAY 2 — Solutions, Innovation & Partnerships

Thematic Plenary

Coffee Break

Parallel Thematic Sessions (3 Tracks)

Lunch Break

Partnership Roundtables (3 Parallel)

Coffee Break

Innovation & Partner Showcase

Zanzibar Cultural Evening

DAY 3 — Commitments, Roadmap & Legacy

Plenary: Scaling Impact

Coffee Break

Delivery Roadmap: Presentation & Validation

Lunch Break

Commitment Plenary

Conference Declaration & Closing Ceremony

Farewell Reception & Media Briefing

Ready to make an impact?

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