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SUMMARY:4th Southern Africa Conference on the AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:This year’s forum will focus on policy alignment across SADC\, direct engagement with AfCFTA institutions\, and the active inclusion of women entrepreneurs in continental trade mechanisms. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to revolutionise intra-African trade\, attract investment\, and speed up industrialisation across the continent. After the success of the 2025 edition\, which received widespread positive feedback from participants\, MillaSA is pleased to announce the 2026 AfCFTA Policy\, Trade\, and Investment Forum\, focused on strengthening engagement on key issues such as customs harmonisation\, rules of origin\, digital trade\, and gender inclusion. \n\n\nThe conference theme is “Advancing Regional Integration and Trade through AfCFTA Implementation. \nThe list of speakers include: \n\nANATHI MLUNGWANA | DIRECTOR: LOGISTICAL SERVICES | DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY\nMS CYNTHIA GNASSINGBÉ-ESSONAM | DIRECTOR PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS | AFCFTA SECRETARIAT\nJO-ANN JOHNSTON | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT | WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM\nPRISCILLA CHITIMWANGO | TRADE POLICY ADVISOR | GIZ-PROGRAMME SUPPORT TO THE AFCFTA – ZAMBIA\nALDERMAN JAMES VOS | MMC FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH | CITY OF CAPE TOWN\nAYOLISA NGXABAZI | CAPITAL FUND MANAGER | COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION\nILSE VAN SCHALKWYK | ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: STRATEGIC ECONOMIC ACCELERATORS AND DEVELOPMENT | DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM\nALASTAIR TEMPEST | CEO | ECOMMERCEFORUMAFRICA\nWILFRED TSHUMA | FOUNDER AND CEO | SME CHAMBER SOUTH AFRICA\nCAROLINE NG’ANG’A / FOUNDER & CEO /CRAFTS WITH MEANING\nYAMANI SELANA | DIRECTOR IN THE INDIRECT TAX & INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRACTICE | ANDERSEN\nDR GIDEON H CHITANGA | VISITING SCHOLAR | LUDWIG MAXIMILIANS UNIVERSITÄT MUCHEN\, GERMANY\nDR NONCEDO VUTULA | CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER | NELSON MANDELA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC GOVERNANCE\, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN\nPROF JOE AMADI-ECHENDU | UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA\nBEAULAH CHOMBO | BOARD DIRECTOR | IMPACT CENTER FOR POLICY RESEARCH\nZINHLE TYIKWE | CEO | GS1 SOUTH AFRICA\nDR WILLIE SHUMBA | PRINCIPAL TRADE ADVISOR\nTAPIWA RONALD CHEUKA | FORMER ADVISOR AND MIF\, INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE\nPROF. INNOCENT MOYO | SARCHI CHAIR HOLDER| SARCHI CHAIR ON BORDERS AND THE AFCFTA\, UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND\, SOUTH AFRICA\nDR CALISTUS ABANG | POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW | SARCHI CHAIR ON BORDERS AND THE AFCFTA\, UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND\n\n\nRegistration \nTo register\, please complete the registration form which is the last page of the attachment and email it to mlambo@millasa.co.za or you can alternatively register online at  https://millasa.co.za/afcfta-2026/.
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/4th-southern-africa-conference-on-the-afcfta/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)\, Heerengracht Street\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 TIPS Forum seeks to explore the implications of the changing geopolitical and technological environment for industrial policy and economic development in Africa. \nThe Forum will have a hybrid format that enables mostly in-person presentations to engage a diverse virtual audience. It will provide a platform for high-level panel discussions between industry\, civil society\, policymakers and academics. \nThe TIPS Forum provides space to debate two central questions: How have the multi-facetted and far-reaching changes of the past 15 years affected African economies\, and how are they likely to evolve in the coming decade? What are the implications for industrial policy initiatives – what needs to change\, and what should be reinforced and scaled up? \nThe 2026 Forum will bring together academics\, policymakers\, civil society organisations\, workers and practitioners to seek answers to these questions. The Forum will combine panel discussions with leading experts and stakeholders with presentations of mostly academic research in breakaway sessions. \n\nWhen: 4 and 5 August 2026\n\nFind out more about the event here – https://forum.tips.org.za/
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/trade-industrial-policy-strategies-tips-annual-forum/
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SUMMARY:France - South Africa Business Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Building on the strong and long-standing partnership between France and South Africa\, the France–South Africa Business Forum returns for its 5th edition on September 29\, 2026 in Johannesburg. \nThis flagship event will bring together South African companies\, investors\, institutions and French key stakeholders to explore new business opportunities\, strengthen partnerships and support international expansion strategies. \nFrance and South Africa share a dynamic and balanced economic relationship\, driven by increasing investment flows\, strong industrial cooperation and growing trade ambitions. France is today one of South Africa’s leading economic partners and the largest foreign investor in the country\, while also becoming a key destination for South African investment in Europe. \nAs the leading destination for foreign direct investment in Europe\, France offers South African companies a powerful gateway to scale their operations\, access the European Single Market and connect with a highly innovative and competitive business environment. \nWhy attend the France–South Africa Business Forum 2026? \nYou are looking to: \n✅ Expand your business in France and across Europe\n✅ Identify high-potential sectors and investment opportunities\n✅ Connect with key decision-makers\, partners and investors\n✅ Structure and accelerate your international development strategy \n  \nFor more information
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/france-south-africa-business-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Sandton Hotel\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Businesss,In Person
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SUMMARY:Investing in Africa Conference and Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Delegate Tickets \n The individual delegate tickets include one delegate place at the conference\, refreshments\, lunch on whole conference days\, access to all presentation areas and access to our online event platform which allows connections between all delegates and investors to prebook meetings for 13th to 14th October 2026.  Your travel to the venue and any accommodation are not included.  Register by Credit Card Here  \nDelegates registered on our Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard will be given a boosted profile ranking on our Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard mailers. \n\n\n\n\n\nOptional Extra – Meet African Dealmakers event  \nIn addition to the registration ticket\, it is recommended that you book tickets to the Meet African Dealmakers ticket only event (£170 +20% VAT). The Meet African Dealmakers event is one of the most popular events during AFSIC. It takes place on the evening of Tuesday 13th October 2026. It is specifically designed for corporate finance advisors/stockbrokers/dealmakers/investors and African business leaders to network with a wide range of investors\, other dealmakers and companies from all regions of Africa. The quality of attendance is very high and the networking opportunity provided is unparalleled\, offering dealmakers the opportunity to develop their network efficiently\, removing the requirement for a considerable amount of travel on the continent. Tickets can be booked on a first come first served basis. The Meet African Dealmakers Event is one of the most popular events during AFSIC and is historically sold out. \n\n\n\nOptional Extra – Deal Room Meeting Table \nIn addition to the delegate ticket\, delegates may wish to book a dedicated Deal Room Meeting Table for their sole use for the duration of the event (£795+20% VAT).  Deal Room Meeting Tables are limited and can be booked on a first come first served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPay by Bank Transfer \nTo request an invoice and pay by bank transfer please complete an invoice request form here If you have any queries\, please contact registrations@afsic.net \n\n\n\n\n\nAFSIC 2026 will commence at 9am on Tuesday 13th October and ends at 5pm Wednesday 14th October 2026.  \n\nFor more information visit the official webpage for registration here..
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/investing-in-africa-conference-and-expo-2026/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Investment
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SUMMARY:31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Agri-Expo in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC)\, the conference will take place from 1 to 5 November 2026 under the theme “Opportunities of Change in a Connected World – From South Africa to the World.” \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nDr Ivan Meyer\, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture\, Economic Development and Tourism\nJohn Bennett OAM\, President of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales\, Australia\nChristo van der Rheede\, Chief Executive of the FW de Klerk Foundation\, South Africa\nJoel Cowley\, Chief Executive of the Calgary Stampede\, Canada\nMelt Loubser\, Managing Director of Fair Cape Dairies and Chairman of the South African Milk Processors’ Organisation (SAMPRO)\nRobyn Sermon\, Chief Executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia\nElmarie Prinsloo\, Chief Executive of Bloem Show\, South Africa\nIvor Price\, Co-founder and Managing Director of Food For Mzansi\, South Africa\nEmily Norton\, Chair of the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)\, UK\nDr Tobias Doyer\, Chief Executive of Grain SA and the organiser of NAMPO Harvest Day\nShannon Robertson\, Western Cape Prestige Agricultural Worker of the Year 2025\nDavid Grindle\, President & Chief Executive of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE)\, United States\nBeauty Mokgwamme\, General Manager\, The Mohair Empowerment Trust\, South Africa\nFrancois Rossouw\, National Young Farmer of the Year 2025\, South Africa\nStefan Gerber\, Wool Producer and Founder of Gerber & Co\, South Africa\n\nFind out more about the event here.
URL:https://www.satradedesk.com/event/31st-commonwealth-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Century City Conference Centre\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Agro-Processing,Exhibition
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