2026 edition concluded
FITABO International Book Fair 2026
“Reading Zambia to the World, Reading the World in Zambia”
Programme by day
The 2026 fair ran over three days, each with its own subject. Select a day to view the complete programme, including sessions, panels, masterclasses and speakers in scheduled order.
23APR Day 1ThursdayWorld Book Day · Opening & Policy Dialogue
World Book Day, the official opening and the policy dialogue.
- Official Opening & World Book Day Ceremony
- Message from UNESCO & Keynote Address
- Theme Unveiling & Reading Zambia Declaration
The trade's own day: rights, skills and the work of publishing.
- Publishing Fundamentals
- Writing & Storytelling
- Entrepreneurship & Brand Building
The day the fair belonged to families, children and the readers after us.
- Editing & Publishing
- Children's Book Creation
- Book Launches & Author Signings
All sessions were held at Alliance Française de Lusaka. The fair opened on World Book Day and concluded with the children's and community programme.View all three days