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22 – 23 April 2026 • Maun Lodge, Maun, Botswana

Conference Programme

A full day of sessions, panels, and networking
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Thursday, 23 April 2026 — Maun Lodge, Maun, Botswana

Conference Day — Thu 23 April 2026

07:00 – 08:00

Registration (all seated by 08:15)

08:30 – 10:40

Session One — Official Opening Ceremony

08:30 – 08:35

Introduction of Dignitaries

District Commissioner

08:35 – 08:45

Welcome Remarks

Batawana Paramount Chief

08:45 – 09:00

Chairperson's Remarks

HATAB Chairperson

09:00 – 09:20

Official Opening

Hon. Wynter Mmolotsi (Minister of Environment and Tourism)

Opening Ceremony
09:20 – 09:30

Vote of Thanks

Area Member of Parliament

09:30 – 10:00

Modernising Immigration Systems and Visas

Moderator: Basimane Tshepe, Acting Head of Business & Commercial Banking, Stanbic Bank

Ms. Baleseng Hikwama, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

Plenary
10:00 – 10:15

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
10:15 – 10:40

Tea Break

All Delegates

Tea Break
10:40 – 13:10

Session Two

10:40 – 11:10

Strengthening the Investment Climate to Promote Tourism Growth

Moderator: Mr Thekiso Mothibi, Hollard Life

Hon. Baratiwa Mathoothe, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship

Plenary
11:10 – 11:20

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
11:20 – 11:50

Land Concession Management and Agricultural Integration

Moderator: Mr Thabang Segaetsho, Great Plains Conservation (TBC)

Hon. Edwin Dikoloti, Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture

Plenary
11:50 – 12:00

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
12:00 – 12:30

Unlocking Botswana's Next-Phase Tourism Growth: Emerging Findings from the World Bank's Tourism Destination Diagnostics

Moderator: Mr Mpaphi Tsholofelo, BB

Mr. Mike Fabricius, Tourism Specialist Consultant, World Bank Group

Plenary
12:30 – 12:40

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
12:40 – 13:00

Infrastructure — Air Access and Road Permits

Moderator: Ms Tshepo Maphanyane, BOMAID (TBC)

Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure

Plenary
13:00 – 13:10

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
13:10 – 14:00

Lunch Break

All Delegates

Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00

Session Three

14:00 – 14:15

Gaming as a Catalyst for Tourism Growth

Moderator: Ms Boitshwarelo Lebang, BDC

Mr Moruntsi Kemorwale, Chief Executive Officer, Gambling Authority

Plenary
14:15 – 14:25

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
14:25 – 14:45

The Case for Regulatory Impact Assessments

Moderator: Mr Tafa Tafa, Wilderness Safaris

Ms. Kobamelo John, Department of Business Service, Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship

Plenary
14:45 – 14:55

Questions and Answers

All

Q&A
14:55 – 15:15

Supporting Tourism Competitiveness Through Professional Skills Development

Moderator: Ms Thabani Ndlovu, Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone

Dr Tlamelo Sekambo, Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)

Plenary
15:15 – 16:00

Session Four — Closing Session

15:15 – 15:35

Way Forward

HATAB

Closing Session
15:35 – 15:45

Closing Remarks

HATAB Vice Chair

Closing Session
15:45

Cocktail

Cocktail

Important Notes

  • Programme is subject to change — final schedule distributed at registration
  • Registration deadline: 19 April 2026
  • Smart casual dress code for daytime sessions; smart attire for evening awards
  • Conference pack includes printed programme, name badge, and delegate materials
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