Events

The IAAE Summit - Century City takes place on 19 June 2026, with registration starting at 08:00 and the summit running until 16:00. Entry is free, welcoming entrepreneurs and SMMEs from the Western Cape to a full day of practical business insights, compliance support, and networking.

As part of a nine-province series, this summit focuses on unpacking one critical building block of the Business Model Canvas, providing participants with expert-led, recorded masterclasses for ongoing learning. Attendees will have access to sessions with corporate procurement specialists, learning how to become

The IAAE Summit at Mbombela is scheduled for 22 May 2026, with registration opening at 08:00 and the programme running until 16:00. Entry is free, providing local entrepreneurs and SMMEs with direct access to advanced business strategies and market opportunities.

Part of a national series, this summit focuses on equipping attendees with practical knowledge centred around one of the critical building blocks of the Business Model Canvas. Participants will benefit from an expert-led, recorded masterclass designed for ongoing learning; plus, insights from corporate procurement leaders will unpack

The IAAE Summit - Kimberley, taking place on 24 April 2026 with registration starting at 08:00 and sessions running until 16:00, offers free entry to entrepreneurs and SMMEs seeking practical growth tools and market access. This summit forms part of a national series focused on unlocking business potential by guiding attendees through each building block of the Business Model Canvas.

Participants will benefit from expert-led, recorded masterclasses, insight from corporate procurement leaders on supplier and vendor readiness, and targeted compliance support from SARS, CIPC, and SEDFA. Practical

The IAAE Summit - Bloemfontein takes place on 27 March 2026, with registration opening at 08:00 and the event running until 16:00. Attendance is free of charge, making this a key occasion for entrepreneurs and SMMEs in the region to fast-track their business growth and market access.

As one in a national series, the summit is designed to equip participants with practical skills and real-world insights built around the Business Model Canvas. Each summit in the series unpacks a different, critical building block ensuring depth and focus whether the topic is Value Proposition, Customer Segments

The IAAE Summit - East London forms part of a national series dedicated to equipping South African entrepreneurs and SMMEs with the practical tools and strategies to grow sustainable businesses. Over 12 months, nine summits will unpack the Business Model Canvas pillar by pillar, from Value Proposition to Customer Segments, Channels, and Revenue Streams helping attendees master each critical building block.

The East London event features a focused masterclass, access to recorded content for continuous learning, and direct engagement with corporate procurement specialists who unveil what it takes

The IAAE Summit - Pietermaritzburg is part of a groundbreaking national series set to empower South African entrepreneurs, innovators, and SMMEs. Over the next 12 months, the summit series will traverse all nine provinces, with each gathering dedicated to unpacking one critical building block of the Business Model Canvas the global framework for strategic business development. This Pietermaritzburg edition offers an in-depth masterclass on one of these foundational pillars, equipping attendees with actionable strategies to define, refine, and grow their businesses.

What makes the IAAE Summit

The SHEVolution Summit 2025 is a landmark women’s event presented by African Knowledge Solutions, taking place from November 27-28, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. With the theme “Develop. Transform. Lead.,” this game-changing platform unites women leaders from across the public and private sectors to ignite transformation, break barriers, and boldly lead Africa into a new era of inclusive leadership.

The summit invites attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors to join a movement that prioritizes networking, leadership innovation, and socio-economic transformation. Participants can expect

The Western Cape Government: Department of Economic Development and Tourism presents a high-impact Tech Talk on “Technology Adoption for Increased Business Productivity,” taking place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at the UVU Africa Centre, Brickfield Canvas, Woodstock, Cape Town.
This free event targets innovative entrepreneurs and alumni from the business services sector, focusing on the value of staying competitive and responsive in a changing market. Attendees will connect with sector peers, exchange actionable ideas, and walk away with practical steps tailored to their growth journey.

The

Unlock your business potential at the 2025-2026 Tech Talk Series: Agri Tech - Tech for Agriculture, hosted at the UVU Africa Centre, Brickfield Canvas, Woodstock, Cape Town on 25 November 2025. This high-impact, free event is presented by the Western Cape Government: Department of Economic Development and Tourism and is designed for innovative entrepreneurs, agri-processing professionals, and business alumni eager to thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

The Tech Talk focuses on the theme “Technology Adoption for Increased Business Productivity”, offering practical guidance on implementing new

Overview of the 2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026)

The 2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026) will be held over two days.

• Date of Conference: 17th - 18th January 2026.

• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

The event follows several important deadlines, including the Early Bird Registration deadline on 18th December 2025, the Paper Submission Deadline on 26th December 2025, and the Last Date of Registration on 02nd January 2026.

Purpose and Focus

The Global Business Summit (GBS) is an endeavour aimed at scripting economic change. The primary goals and focus areas of the GBS include:

• Convenin

Overview of Food and Beverage West Africa (FAB West Africa)

Food and Beverage West Africa 2026 will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This trade show is designed to connect global food and beverage exporters with buyers and distributors from across West Africa, with an anticipated expansion to a new fifth hall. It is described as Africa's largest dedicated food and beverage trade event and focuses on products ranging from FMCG and ingredients to machinery and packaging. 

Event details

• Dates: June 9–11, 2026
• Location: Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
• Focus: To

The Tropics Summit & Countries Showcase is Africa's premier platform for policymakers, industry leaders, investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, academics, development finance institutions, sovereign wealth funds, startups, and the African economic diaspora. This gathering is designed for those aiming to drive sustainable investment, foster alliances, tap into new growth sectors, and champion Africa’s strategic role under South Africa’s G20 Presidency.​

Event Focus and Goals

The 9th annual Tropics Summit focuses on:

• Accelerating regional integration and intra-African trade.​
• Facilitating multilateral