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Day One - Tue, 11 June
Opening Keynote Address
Lulama NdlovuDepartment of Economic Development, City of Johannesburg
Lessons learned - What has been done to boost Gauteng's township businesses
Join this discussion and hear from Government on how the Township Economic Development Bill is promoting and developing the township economy making it easier, cheaper, and faster to do business.
Key takeaway:
- Growing Gauteng Together 2030 - update on funding initiatives and what has been achieved
Nosipho KhonkwaneGauteng Enterprise Propeller
Trade investment opportunities in Mpumalanga
Join this session and hear from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in Mpumalanga share trade and investment opportunities for SME's wanting to do business in Mpumalanga
Key takeaways:
- The mandate and vision of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Overview of Priority Economic Sectors within the Mpumalanga Province
- The Mpumalanga Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (MERRP)
- Mpumalanga investment opportunities with potential for high returns
Sibusiso DlaminiMpumalanga Department of Economic Development & Tourism
Unlocking opportunities - Destination marketing in Southern Africa
Join this discussion and hear from the Government as they share insights on the latest tourism incentives, tourism demands, investment opportunities, and destination development to accelerate inbound for business travel
Thandubuhle MgudlwaThe Johannesburg Tourism Company
Capacity building - Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme
Hear about the resources available to you right now to grow your business. Join this discussion and gain insights into what business support you can access and how you go about doing so.
Key takeaways:
- Capacity building - What strategies exist to aid you in your business
- Enterprise development - What resources are available to support small business
- Route to market - Tips on how to get market ready
Louis NhlapoSmall Enterprise Development Agency
Empowering your business growth - Access to funding strategies
Join this session and gain firsthand insights on the funding opportunities and financial solutions offered by Old Mutual SMEGO. Old Mutual SMEGO offers a range of financial solutions including business loans, purchase order financing, and risk insurance, to help you secure the capital you need to expand and thrive.
Key takeaways:
- Creating partnerships for financial health through leveraging business opportunities to fuel your growth and achieve your business goals
- Business financing options - how do you access capital to expand
Nobesuthu NdlovuOld Mutual SMEGO
The benefits of the AEO system for traders in South Africa
Join this session and gain firsthand insights into the AEO programme for traders in Southern Africa
Key takeaways:
- How to enjoy effective trade facilitation through expedited/flexible inspections and reduced surety
- Speed up custom-to-custom network arrangements
- Streamline international trade supply chains
Zandile MthethwaSouth Africa Revenue Service
Athenkosi AfolabiSouth African Revenue Service
Alastair TempestEcommerce Forum Africa
Muzi MhlongoSouth African Revenue Service
High-end designer fashion garments and accessory showcase
Get ready to be dazzled as we unveil the latest haute couture like never before. Join this showcase with emerging top-end designers as they unveil their latest fashion creations brought to you by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Malethola MatubeIketsetse Boka Moso Holdings
Khomotso TalaneEmerald Stone Event
Peter SebiloaneMok-wining Production
Sophie JosiahMasane A Pula Deco Enterprise
Mapholo RatauLedikana
Felix MokoenaMK Clothing & Design
Day Two - Wed, 12 June
Overcoming trade barriers through AfCFTA to include women and youth in business
Join this empowering discussion on women in trade under the AfCFTA trade platform with an extraordinary panel of African female leaders and philanthropists across the continent.
Sindiswa MzamoCircle of Business Women
Nancy SangquMilani International
Jacqueline NzisabiraUN Women
Lethabo SitholeAmila Africa
Mpume ZwaneAfrisource
Entering new markets - What every entrepreneur needs to know
Keynote Address
UAE and South Africa business case
Country spotlight
Entering new markets - What every entrepreneur needs to know
Join this discussion and gain practical insights on navigating new export markets to stay compliant.
Buhlebokukholwa SibanyoniAzanyah Trade Hub
Entering new markets - What every entrepreneur needs to know
Join this session with a leading trade expert and gain practical insights on navigating new export markets to stay compliant - customs, tariffs and cultures preparing your business to take advantage of new opportunities
Sergio Carlos MacamoHigh Commission of the Republic of Mozambique
Localisation and its importance thereof in growing the South African economy
CEO will unpack what Localisation refers to, the Proudly SA Buy Local campaign and the mandates thereof, the access to market opportunities linked to affiliating with Proudly SA as well as the overall benefits of buying local to the SA economy
Eustace MashimbyeProudly SA
R204 - Transition from the informal to the formal economy recommendation
Education, Skills Development and Financial Inclusion
The session will focus on expanding access to education, lifelong learning, skills development, and financial services to enhance the capacity and resilience of informal workers.
Income Security and Access to Justice
Discussion will center around designing appropriate minimum wage policies, ensuring effective access to justice, and promoting income security for informal workers.
Chantal MaximInformal Economy Development Forum
David VenterInformal Economy Development Forum
Mbatho KhumaloInformal Economy Development Forum
Natural beauty and cosmetics - Starting a cosmetic business
Find out how to increase your salon revenue by producing your products. Join this engaging masterclass curated for entrepreneurs and gain tangible insights on how to start a cosmetic business and discover strategies to build a product line that makes sense for your customers.
Key takeaways:
- Business development - scaling a cosmetic business
- Formulations, contract manufacturing, and white-label manufacturing
- Product development - compliance and contract manufacturing
- Tapping into new trends and markets
- Developing new partnerships and staying connected
- Tips on how to build licensing relationships with manufacturers
- Marketing - navigating SA and the African cosmetic market
- Funding
Eileen KrauseDC Laboratories
Chane ToddDandelion Distribution
Dianne NeethlingImsyser Health
Connie MashabaAmka Products
Nelisiwe JolinyathiCosmetic Export Council of South Africa
Kamani RamlakanNB Skin Science
Day Three - Thu, 13 June
Workshops brought to you by the Ecommerce Forum of Africa
E-commerce might be growing at a slower pace than during the pandemic, but it’s still taking up an increasingly larger slice of the total retail sales worldwide. By the end of 2023, in Europe and the USA one in every five retail sales will be made online with customers buying behaviours evolving. As technology continues to develop and customer preferences shift, companies need to adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. Attend our e-commerce workshops and gain practical advice from experts on how to incorporate e-commerce into your business strategy.
Bringing e-commerce to Informal Traders
Craig ChamberlainExpress Africa
E-commerce in the Townships - The next big market
Vuyo TofileTimbaktuu
Opportunities for trade throughout Africa
Alastair TempestEcommerce Forum Africa
The AEO Programme
Zandile MthethwaSouth Africa Revenue Service
Athenkosi AfolabiSouth African Revenue Service
Muzi MhlongoSouth African Revenue Service
