The Unconventional Hustle 2026 · Access Granted

Once a year, we do something a little different.

Friday 2 October 2026. Bryanston Country Club. 200 of SA's most engaged founders, corporate procurement leads, and funders in one room. Built around one word: access.

South Africa has no shortage of ambitious SMEs, corporates who want to buy from them, or funders who want to back them. What it lacks is a room where those people actually find each other.

That's the room we're building.

You'll hear from a panel featuring former Springbok Sevens captain Jonathan Mokuena and Bulelani Balabala, "Mr Get Things Done", founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance. More names to come.

Then the evening opens up. Curated conversations. Real introductions. We track every meaningful connection for 90 days after — because "did anything actually happen?" is the only question worth answering.

If you're building in SA's SME space, or trying to back or work with those who are, this is your room.

Doors :17:30

Programme :18:00–21:00

Dress Code :Business-smart dress

Grab your seat below. Or bring your co-founder or team - the Duo and Trio bundles are made for that.