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As the vibrant South African events scene gears up for an exciting array of conferences, exhibitions, and networking meetups at the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the opportunities these gatherings offer. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer eager to make valuable connections, the key to maximizing your event experience lies in your ability to network effectively. With CloudCard’s digital business cards, you’ll not only make a lasting impression but also effortlessly exchange contact details, ensuring your connections are just a tap away. Below you will be able to browse through the upcoming events happening in South Africa in 2024.
ElectraMining
- Date: 2 – 6 September 2024
- Venue: JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec
- Website/Tickets: https://www.electramining.co.za/
- Industry: Mining, Electrical, Automation, Manufacturing, Power & Transport
Overview:
In times like these, you need every edge you can get. Electra Mining Africa is your opportunity to gain that edge, to learn from the best, and to prepare your business for whatever the economy throws at us next. If you’re looking for a sign, this is it.
Smart Procurement World Indaba
- Date: 9 – 12 September 2024
- Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
- Website/Tickets: https://smartprocurementworld.com/indaba/
- Industry: Supply Chain & Procurement
Overview:
Discover the pulse of procurement innovation at the 2024 Smart Procurement World Indaba, where ‘The DNA of Procurement’ takes center stage.
Uncover the intricacies that define procurement’s genetic makeup, exploring the interconnected strands that shape every decision, transaction, and relationship.
Just as the DNA carries the genetic information that shapes living organisms, the DNA of Procurement intricately weaves through every aspect of the supply chain, determining its structure, resilience, and ultimate success.
SA Innovation Summit
- Date: 19 – 20 September 2024
- Venue: CTICC 2, Cape Town
- Website/Tickets: https://innovationsummit.co.za/
- Industry: Start-Ups
Overview:
Dive into two days of unparalleled networking, thought-provoking discussions, and revolutionary ideas, all revolving around this year’s theme: ‘Catalysing Capital: Accelerating Africa’s Innovation Ecosystem.
Change Africa Conference
- Date: 23 – 26 September 2024
- Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- Website/Tickets: https://changeafricaconference.org/
- Industry: IGO’s & NGO’s
Overview:
Change Africa Project and Conference, South Africa 2024 is an Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED) Global initiative to assemble young Africans in the diaspora and at home on cultural exchange, policy reviews, social project discussions and implementation of projects on the continent.
The Project will see to the preparation of Five Selected developmental projects into an implementational plan with budget and Timelines. The holder(s) of the project who are/is lead(s) join(s) the working team together with representatives of selected IGOs, NGOs and other interested parties/industry players to work in the development of the plan and raise the requisite funding for the implementation as IFED Global supervises, monitors and evaluates the projects.
Africa Tech Festival
- Date: 11 – 14 November 2024
- Venue: CTICC, Cape Town
- Website/Tickets: https://africatechfestival.com/
- Industry: Startups, Digital, Telecommunications & FinTech
Overview:
Africa Tech Festival provides a 360 view of how tech and strategy evolution is reshaping Africa’s diverse industry sectors – from telecoms, financial services, healthcare, government, SME and start-ups, retail, manufacture and beyond.
Expect world-class speakers, industry leading content, two international exhibitions, and outcome-driven networking focussed on how tech integration is delivering real-world impact through enterprise excellence and socioeconomic development.
For 27 years, we’ve been a forum for conversations, connections, and celebration exploring how innovation is addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges while elevating African tech onto the global stage.
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