Events

The SME Funding Summit 2026 is a full‑day, dedicated platform for South African entrepreneurs to understand, access and navigate funding opportunities more effectively. Hosted by SME South Africa on 11 June 2026 at The Empire Conference & Events Venue in Parktown, Johannesburg, the summit positions itself as a premier national gathering for SMEs looking to become funding‑ready and connect directly with funders and ecosystem experts.​

Purpose and focus

The summit is designed to address one of the biggest barriers to SME growth: access to appropriate finance and clarity on what funders actually

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

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

Overview of the Africa Food Show

The Africa Food Show is scheduled for three days: Wednesday to Friday, 10 – 12 June 2026. The event runs daily from 10AM to 5PM.

The show is hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1).

Historically, the 2026 event follows a successful rebrand in 2025 from the previous event known as Africa’s Big 7.

Participants and Audience

The event is designed for trade and industry professionals. Admission is free for these professionals, but visitors under the age of 18 are not permitted.

The primary audience includes:

• Trade