Events

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), in partnership with the Sedibeng District Municipality, invites businesses across sectors to attend a high-impact Export Awareness Training Session designed to unlock international market opportunities.

This one-day, multi-sectoral training is tailored for businesses seeking to expand beyond domestic markets and strengthen their global competitiveness. Participants will gain practical knowledge, tools and strategic insights to navigate export regulations, market entry requirements, trade compliance frameworks, and international positioning

The 14th edition of the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo will take place on 16–17 March 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. As Proudly South African’s flagship annual event, the Summit & Expo has evolved into the country’s premier local procurement and localisation platform, convening key public and private sector stakeholders to strengthen domestic value chains and drive economic recovery.

Held under the theme “Localisation… A Critical Imperative to the Economy”, the 2026 edition will focus on leveraging local procurement as a strategic instrument for job creation

The South Africa Wine Summit 2026, convened by South Africa Wine, brings together leaders from across the wine value chain to unpack the powerful forces shaping the future of the industry under the theme Context Is King.

In an increasingly complex global environment, South African wine producers, exporters, marketers, and industry stakeholders must navigate shifting economic conditions, climate pressures, evolving consumer preferences, political dynamics, and changing global market access rules. This one-day summit creates a high-level platform to interpret these dynamics holistically from

The Africa Energy Indaba 2026 is a high-level, in‑person energy week that brings together CEOs, ministers, investors, project developers, financiers, utilities, regulators and technology providers to drive dialogue, deal‑making and collaboration across Africa’s energy landscape. Hosted at the CTICC from 3–5 March 2026, the event combines a multi‑track conference, large‑scale exhibition, B2B matchmaking and specialist side events focused on topics such as natural gas, IPPs and PPAs, EVs, transmission and distribution, nuclear, women in energy and renewable energy investment.​

Recognised as the

The Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is billed as one of Africa’s biggest youth‑in‑agriculture gatherings, drawing nearly 2 000 young farmers, agro‑processors and industry leaders over two days of learning, networking and inspiration. The 2026 edition takes place from 9-10 April 2026 in Pretoria, Gauteng, and continues to position itself as a continental platform where the next generation of agri‑gamechangers connect, collaborate and shape the future of African agriculture.​

Early bird tickets are now available at R580 (discounted from R735) for a two day pass, offering significant savings for those

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 African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) will host its 26th Annual Congress from 23-25 March 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The 2026 edition, themed “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time”, is positioned as a premier gathering for seed industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the continent and beyond.​

Event purpose

The AFSTA Congress provides a platform for networking, trade, and dialogue on policy, regulatory and technological developments that shape Africa’s seed sector and seed trade. Delegates can expect industry-focused

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