SMME EMPOWERMENT WEEK CONFERENCE 16-17 MARCH 2023
All you need is change and a dream
About The Event
The current global climate makes SMME Empowerment Week a must attend event for no holds barred interactive discussions surrounding financial and development challenges faced by SMMEs in South Africa. SMME Empowerment gathers NGO’S, Government, Development agencies, Finacial Institutions and Private sector for 2 days of interactive programs featuring specialized workshops, debates and masterclasses.
The Conference welcomes 100 delegates across different spheres of life from financial institutions, development agencies, NGO’s, entrepreneurs, government and private sector to explore SMME funding and development and further capture reasons why SMME’s in South Africa fail and the impact of these
failures.
The edition will identify the problem areas experienced by small and medium scale enterprises in the financing and development of the businesses. Furthermore, the conference will outline the role of government, financial institutions and NGOs in transparent funding.
Key Agenda Themes
DAY 1 THURSDAY 16 MARCH 2023 |
07:30 | Attendee Registration Welcome Refreshments and Networking |
08:50 | Opening prayer Ellen Magaya, Chairperson, Dadem Foundation NPC |
08:50 | Opening Performance Jozi Dance Group |
08:55 | Organizers Opening Remarks Dale Magaya, Chief Executive Officer, Dadem Investments Pty Ltd |
09:00
| City of Johannesburg Charlton Thangalan: Centre Manager – Khoebo Opportunity Centre, City of Johannesburg Opportunities within the City of SMME’s |
09:30 | DSBD Presentation The role of SMME’s in the National Development Plan 2030 Department of Small Business Development |
09:55 | SMME PITCH: Hear from an SMME whose transforming the industry as we know it Onroute.africa |
10:00 | Debate: Why SMME’s Fail, Government vs Private Sector Perspective Moderator:
Panelists:
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10:50 | Coffee and Tea Networking break |
11:20 | Panel Discussion: BEE and SMME Funding (does ethnicity play a key role in access to funding) Moderator:
Panelists:
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12:10 | Speed Networking Event Sponsored |
12:40 | Lunch Break | Tabletop Exhibition viewing. |
13:55 | SMME PITCH: Hear from an SMME whose transforming the industry as we know it |
14:00 | Debate: Private Funding vs Government Funding Moderator:
Panelists
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14:50 | SMME PITCH: Hear from an SMME whose transforming the industry as we know it |
14:55 | Corporate AD |
15:00 | Presentation: Financial and Business Management Skills Needed to Survive as an SMME
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15:50 | Panel Discussion : Constraints Within the Formal Banking Sector in Dealing with Small Business
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16:30 | Mini Cocktail Function Powered by Woolworths Group |
DAY 2 FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2023 CAPACITY BUILDING AND MASTERCLASSES |
07:30 | Attendee Day 2 Registration Refreshments and Networking |
09:00 | Organizers Opening Remarks Dale Magaya, Chief Executive Officer, Dadem Investments Pty Ltd |
09:05 | Masterclass Necessary tools and software to run your business. Powered By YOCO |
09:45 | Masterclass Why Brand Image Matters Powered By TN Communications |
10:30 | Coffee and Tea Networking break |
11:00 | Workshop Need for Business Bank Accounts Powered by Absa Bank |
11:45 | Masterclass Sales and Marketing Techniques Powered by Dale Carnegie |
12:35 | Lunch Break | Tabletop Exhibition viewing. |
13:35 | In conversation Dale Magaya, CEO, Dadem Investments |
14:00 | Closing remarks by chair and vote of thanks. |
Where
KNIGHTS BRIDGE CONFERENCE CENTER
When
16-17 March 2023
About The Event Organizer
Dadem Investments is a B-BBEE level 1 youth owned managment company that was established out of the collective ambition of personal experienced in the business and finance industries. Our goal being to provide maximum client satisfaction.
Dadem Investments was founded after years of working in the business, finance and events sector across the globe which allowed the founders to gain a substantial network and contacts across various sector. Our success and strength is rooted in our diversity.
Dadem has investments in a number of business interest across a number of sectors playing a major role in the various fields that we serve. We create value for our customers, shareholders, employees and community.
Dadem lives by the rule of women and youth empowerment as we aim to better the lives of women and youth therefore, we work with suppliers, manufacturers etc. who are aligned to that vision.
KNIGHTS BRIDGE CONFERENCE CENTER
Morish is proud to present Knightsbridge Conference Centre which is a 4 star graded establishment. This beautiful space is situated in the heart of Bryanston and is just what will take your event to next the level. The venue is centrally located and accessible just within meters off William Nicol offramp from the N1.
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