Absa-SACCI
Limpopo SME SUMMIT 2024

18 September, Empowering Entrepreneurs In The SME Landscape - Sampada Lodges

About The Event

About The Event

The Absa-SACCI Limpopo SMME Summit on September 18, 2024, at Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate aims to empower entrepreneurs in the Waterberg District. It includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focusing on business development, funding, and sustainability. Breakaway rooms offer in-depth discussions on agro-processing, mining, and township/rural economy. Absa representatives will provide remarks and engage with attendees to support SMME growth and link them to funding and banking services. The summit will centre around the following themes:

  • Overcoming Challenges on the Road to Success
  • Understand the importance of adhering to laws and regulations to maintain trust and avoid penalties.
  • Gain practical insights and best practices for business growth, scalability and sustainability.
  • The Role of Tax Compliance in Growing and Sustaining a Business
  • The Importance of Companies and Intellectual Property
  • Business Development
  • Market Access Challenges
  • Access to Funding
  • Digital Economy
  • Developing a Sustainable Business

Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain actionable insights and propel your business towards greater success.

Please RSVP by 10 September 2024 to secure your spot at this exclusive event. We look forward to welcoming you to the Absa SACCI Limpopo SME Summit.

Previous Event Speakers

Here are some of our speakers

Speaker 2

Alan Mukoki

CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Speaker 6

Ofentse Shakung

CIPC: Innovation and Collaboration

Speaker 1

Tiro Matjiu

Market Access and Business Development specialist

Speaker 3

Mologadi Madisha

Operations Manager MOGAN BL Farming

Absa SACCI Limpopo Summit Programme

Empowering Entrepreneurs in the SMME Landscape

Registration and Tea

Opening Remarks

Mr Gabriel Thumelo Mogashoa, MC

Partnership highlights between SACCI and Absa

Mr Kgalaletso Tlhoaele, Executive Sectors: Enterprise Development

Keynote Address

Mr Thinamaano Lusunzi, Director for Enterprise Development: Limpopo Economic Development Environment and Tourism (LEDET)

Partnership highlights between SACCI & Absa

Mr M Danny Vengedasamy, SACCI: Chamber Services Manager

Absa SME Finance Solutions

Mr Lebuhang Monama

Utilizing CAF offerings for SMEs

Mr Themba Madonsela, Commercial Asset Finance Manager

Rural and Township Economy opportunities and IDC Funding Solutions

Mr Mashweu Matsiela, IDC Regional Manager: Limpopo

Questions and Answers

All Participants

Tea Break

Role of Compliance (SARS)

Mr Douglas Sebothoma, SARS Limpopo

Market Access Challenges and Opportunities

Mr Tiro Matjiu, Yarena MD

Role of Compliance (CIPC)

Mr Ofentse Shakung, CIPC: Innovation and Collaboration

Agro-Processing Entrepreneurship

Ms Mologadi Madisha

Questions and Answers

Lunch

Break-away Sessions

1. Absa Funding and CAF offerings

2. Compliance with SARS & CIPC

3. Market Access Challenges, Township and Rural Economy Development & Agro-processing

Session Reports

Rapporteurs from each break-away session

Break

SME Competition

Stand a chance to win a prize towards Business Development Support through a pitching competition

Closing Remarks and Recap of the Day

Mr Monnie Mongwe, Head: SME Business Gauteng North and Limpopo

Event Venue

Event venue location info and gallery

Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance