CAPE TOWN BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024

ABOUT

"Re-Building & Marketing Your Business Through Challenging Times"

Introducing our first two speakers!

1. Global business speaker, investor and leader, Mr. Vusi Thembekwayo. He's back due to popular demand.
2. UCT Graduate School of Business Director, Dr Catherine Duggan. She spoke at our inaugural summit in 2022 and blew had our audience spellbound. You don't want to miss her keynote address.

"Re-Building & Marketing Your Business Through Challenging Times"

Welcome to the third edition of the Cape Town Business Summit. This esteemed summit serves as a convergence point for like-minded entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders, convening annually to foster networking opportunities, engage in discussions pertinent to mutual business interests, and collaboratively devise solutions to the challenges encountered amidst today's dynamic economic landscape.

Under the overarching theme of "Re-building & Marketing Your Business Through Challenging Times," this year's event promises insightful deliberations aimed at empowering attendees with strategies to navigate and thrive in the face of adversity.

Highlighted among the agenda are pivotal topics including:

1. Access to available and adequate funding
2. Advanced marketing and sales strategies tailored for challenging economic climates
3. Embracing technological advancements to drive business growth
4. Strategic responses to the current energy crisis and exploration of alternative energy sources
5. Adopting innovative perspectives to overcome obstacles
6. Strengthening collaboration between businesses and governmental entities to influence policy and streamline bureaucratic processes
7. Collective efforts to combat extortion and other criminal activities affecting businesses
8. Promoting inclusivity by fostering greater participation of youth and women in entrepreneurship
9. Leveraging digital marketing and social media platforms to enhance business outreach
10. Exploring tax relief opportunities and incentives to bolster business sustainability

During last year's summit, attendees voiced a desire for increased opportunities to network and engage with speakers. We have taken heed of this feedback and are diligently working to facilitate more interactive sessions for guests and participants. To this end, we are pleased to announce the inauguration of the Cape Town Business Summit EXPO, a novel addition to our event lineup.

Scheduled concurrently with the summit, the EXPO will showcase approximately 15 exhibitors spanning a diverse range of business sectors, including banking services, essential business amenities, and other pivotal business-related informational services. The EXPO will be operational from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, providing ample time for exploration and engagement. Situated in Ballroom West on the first floor, just preceding Auditorium 1 where the summit will convene, this venue will also double as a designated networking area.

A comprehensive roster of exhibitors will be disclosed closer to the event date. Corporations interested in participating in the EXPO are encouraged to reach out to our offices via telephone at (021) 439-8000 or by email at [email protected]. It is imperative to note that space availability is extremely limited.

We are confident that the insights shared and connections forged during this summit will empower each participant to chart a course towards sustained success amidst prevailing challenges. Welcome to a forum where innovation, collaboration, and resilience converge to shape the future of business.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

New speakers shall be announced on a weekly basis. We are pleased to announce the following confirmed speakers:

1. Dr. Catherine Duggan - Director of the UCT Graduate School of Business
2. Mr. Vusi Thembekwayo - Due to popular demand, South Africa's leading Business Speaker, Investor and Leader, is making his second appearance and guests can expect some hard hitting tips and inspiration from this global renowned business icon.

DATE: WEDNESDAY 31st JULY 2024

VENUE: CAPE TOWN CONVENTION CENTRE AUDITORIUM 1

TIME: 17H00

TICKET PRICES:

1. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - R595-00 (excluding service charges, but including parking, coffee and snacks on arrival.
2. Normal Price. - R695-00 (excluding service charges, but including parking, coffee and snacks on arrival)
3. Tickets on the day of the event will cost R795.00 (if available)

Once you purchase your ticket to attend the summit you will have free access to the EXPO. General Access tickets to the EXPO only will cost R50 plus service fees and parking costs.

NETWORKING:

Guests may arrive as from 2pm to register, enjoy some coffee, snacks and networking. We expect all guests to be seated by 16h55. the summit kicks off at 17h00 sharp! Guests may wish to arrive earlier to visit the EXPO and interact with our various exhibitors, sponsors and partners.

We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming and hosting you once again!

"We cannot fix the fractures of our world without multi-stakeholder collaboration. The difference between cooperation and conflict, between progress and painful reversals of fortune, more often than not lies in dialogue. To build a peaceful world, we need to see the world through the eyes of other people – especially those we disagree with"

(Klaus Schwab: Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum)

We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town's fastest growing business gathering. Feel free to contact us with your suggestions and ideas on (021) 439-8000 or email [email protected]

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