Four days of leadership training, service discussions, networking, and cultural celebration.
18th – 21st November 2026 · Royal Aria Convention Centre, Gaborone, Botswana
Branding and full AV setup across the Registration, VIP, Exec/Board and Wellness spaces — the venue is prepared ahead of delegate arrivals.
Delegate registration and wellness screening open, while Africa's Lions leadership convenes for closed leadership and Euro-Africa committee meetings, a city tour and the Leadership Dinner.
The International President's press conference, the CA8 Women & Young People Symposium, the First Consultative Assembly and the Forum's Opening Session & Inauguration, closing with the Welcome Cocktail.
The Africa Lions Parade opens the day, followed by four capacity-building seminars, the Leo Forum, the Second Consultative Assembly and the 1st Plenary Session under the theme “Rooted in Service.” The evening culminates with the vibrant African Night.
The Leo Forum and youth-focused seminars lead into the International President's growth session, the 2nd Plenary Session with candidate presentations and forum resolutions, and the grand closing Banquet in Honour of Mark Lyon.
Download the printable PDF overview of all day themes, plenaries, consultative assemblies, and banquets.
Download Full Programme PDF