#CBS2025
The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit (CBS) will be hosted by the Government of the Republic of Namibia and is taking place in Windhoek, Namibia from 18–20 June 2025, on the sidelines of the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM).
This landmark event will bring together business leaders, policymakers and trade experts from across the Commonwealth to explore investment opportunities, digital transformation and the strengthening of supply chains.
The summit aims to bridge the gap between policy and business, fostering collaboration and driving sustainable economic growth across the Commonwealth.
The 2025 Commonwealth Business Summit will focus on:
The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit is organised in partnership with:
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Welcome Refreshments |
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09:00 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony |
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10:00 – 11:00 | Plenary Panel: Navigating Global Trade Uncertainty and Commonwealth Resilience |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Networking Break |
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11:30 – 12:30 | Fireside Chat: Commonwealth Trade: Staying the Course to $2 Trillion |
| 12:30 – 14:15 | Networking Lunch |
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14:15 – 15:30 | Plenary Panel: Gender and Trade – Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Networking Break |
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16:00 – 17:00 | Panel: Paperless Trade – The Next Frontier in Trade Facilitation |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Closing Reflections, Day 1 |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome Refreshments |
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09:00 – 10:00 | Panel: Invest in Namibia: Trade and Investment Opportunities in a Strategic Commonwealth Market |
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10:00 – 11:15 | Panel: Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure for Trade and Investment: The Case of Agriculture |
| 11:15 – 11:40 | Networking Break |
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11:40 – 13:00 | Panel: Closing the Connectivity Gap – Telecommunications access as a catalyst for trade and sustainable development |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Networking Lunch |
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14:30 – 15:45 | Panel: Leveraging Regional Trade Agreements – Building blocks for resilience & growth |
| 15:45 – 16:05 | Networking Break |
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16:05 – 17:15 | Panel: Bridging the Finance Gap - Mobilising Investment and Innovative Financing Solutions |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Day 2 Closing Ceremony |
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Speakers are listed in alphabetical order.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and H.E. Amb. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Namibia Minister of International Relations and Trade, invite business leaders, policymakers and experts to the Commonwealth Business Summit from 18-20 June 2025.
The Commonwealth Business Summit offers a unique opportunity to:
Media accreditation is open to journalists who wish to cover the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025. This grants access to exclusive sessions, press conferences, and keynotes.
To apply for media accreditation:
The deadline for media accreditation applications is 11 June 2025.
If you are not part of the media but wish to attend, apply for general accreditation. This grants access to all summit activities.
To register for general accreditation:
The deadline for registration is 11 June 2025.
Further information:
In the below toolkit you will find sample posts, handles and assets to share on social media ahead of the Commonwealth Business Summit, taking place from 18-20 June 2025.
The main hashtag to include in all posts is #CBS2025.
Read our Fast Facts on Commonwealth Trade and Investment (PDF)
Please use #CBS2025 in all social media posts.
Commonwealth Secretariat:
Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth:
Namibia Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation:
Please feel free to use the photos, graphics and videos that will be available to download from this gallery.
If you have any questions, contact us
🚨 Registration is open for the first-ever #Commonwealth Business Summit!
📍18-20 June | Windhoek, #Namibia
🌐 The future of trade across 56 nations starts here.
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#CBS2025
💬 Leaders from across the #Commonwealth will gather in Windhoek, #Namibia for the Commonwealth Business Summit from 18-20 June.
At #CBS2025, they will explore new opportunities for trade, investment & inclusive growth across the 56 member countries.
📈 Trade can drive inclusive development.
#CBS2025 will spotlight MSMEs, digital transformation and sustainable trade as we build a more resilient #Commonwealth.
📅 18-20 June | Windhoek, #Namibia
🔗 Register now to attend: https://bit.ly/3EyPhKk
💡 Why attend the 2025 Commonwealth Business Summit?
✅ B2B networking
✅ Access to policymakers
✅ Real-world trade solutions
Don’t miss #CBS2025: 18-20 June | Windhoek, #Namibia
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3EyPhKk
Photos, graphics and videos will be available to download from our online multimedia folders.
📍 The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit will take place in Windhoek, Namibia from 18-20 June 2025.
This historic event brings together policymakers, investors, business leaders and trade experts from across the #Commonwealth to build momentum for inclusive, sustainable economic growth.
The summit will explore:
💼 Trade & investment opportunities
🚀 Innovation & digital transformation
🔗 Resilience in global supply chains
📈 MSME growth and access to finance
➡️ Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3EyPhKk
#CBS2025 #CommonwealthBusiness #CommonwealthTrade #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #DigitalTrade #Namibia
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of #Commonwealth economies, but they often face high trade costs, limited access to markets and regulatory barriers.
At #CBS2025, we’ll tackle:
🌍 Simplifying cross-border trade for MSMEs
💰 Unlocking inclusive finance
📈 Scaling regional trade ecosystems
📍 Join us in Windhoek, Namibia from 18-20 June
🔗 Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3EyPhKk
#MSMEs #CommonwealthBusiness #CommonwealthTrade #TradeInclusion #SMEs #FinanceAccess #TradePolicy #Namibia
Sustainable trade requires sustainable finance.
At #CBS2025, industry experts and policymakers will explore how #Commonwealth countries can access green capital, de-risk investment in frontier markets and promote ESG-aligned growth.
Sessions will highlight how innovative finance can help bridge the SDG investment gap - especially for Small States, SIDS and LDCs.
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#CommonwealthBusiness #CommonwealthTrade #SustainableFinance #ESG #GreenTrade #SDGs #FinanceForDevelopment
📡 Digital transformation is reshaping global trade.
From AI to blockchain, these tools are redefining how goods, services and ideas flow across borders.
At #CBS2025, Commonwealth nations will explore:
🔍 Leveraging AI for transparent and efficient supply chains
📄 Scaling paperless trade to reduce costs and delays
🤝 Harnessing innovation to boost cross-border collaboration
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#CommonwealthBusiness #DigitalTrade #CommonwealthAI #TradeInnovation #Blockchain #PaperlessTrade #SmartTrade
