The third edition of the Zimbabwean premier Research and Intellectual Expo Exhibition has been scheduled to hold from October 2 to 4 this year.

CEOAFRICA news desk gathered that not less than 35 exhibitors are expected at the Government initiative that seeks to harness research and intellectual work by Zimbabweans both at home and in the Diaspora for national development.

Dr. Washington Mbizvo, Higher and Tertiary Education permanent who disclosed that the drive behind the 2013 showcase has been established towards building partnerships that widen and unleash opportunities for wealth creation, and will address a wide range of critical important themes in the various fields that make up the humanities, science and expressive arts.

Dr. Mbivzo further revealed that speakers from Zambia, Namibia, South Africa and the United States would grace the event including some of the world’s renowned thinkers in various disciplines and numerous papers, workshops, posters, other presentations by researchers would as well be showcased.

He also said President Mugabe would officially open the expo event which would not be restricted to researchers and students but open to all.