North West Province, South Africa
The North-West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), in partnership with key public and private sector stakeholders, has officially announced the North West MSME Growth Summit, scheduled to take place on 19–20 February 2026 at Sun City Resort.
The MSME Growth Summit is a high-impact Job Creation and Investment Pre-Summit designed to accelerate inclusive economic growth, strengthen small business development, and unlock market access, investment, and trade opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across South Africa and beyond.
A Platform for Growth, Investment and Market Access
The two-day Summit will bring together government departments, state-owned enterprises, development finance institutions, corporates, MSMEs, investors, business chambers, and international partners to engage in practical, outcomes-driven discussions and collaborations.
Key activities at the MSME Growth Summit include:
- Exhibitions showcasing MSMEs, public institutions, SOEs, and development agencies
- Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) engagements focused on partnerships, supplier development, and procurement opportunities
- Policy and compliance sessions supporting MSME stability, regulation, and market readiness
- Financial growth and investment discussions with development finance institutions and commercial banks
- International trade and investment engagements, connecting local enterprises to global markets
- Capacity-building masterclasses and workshops covering skills development, digital transformation, green economy, resilience, and innovation
The Summit also provides a strategic platform for localisation, enterprise development, supplier integration, and job creation, aligning with provincial and national economic development priorities.
Who Should Attend
The MSME Growth Summit is open to:
- MSMEs, the youth, cooperatives and entrepreneurs
- Corporates and large buyers seeking local suppliers
- State-owned enterprises and government entities
- Investors and development finance institutions
- Business chambers, embassies, and international partners
- Media representatives and industry stakeholders
Registration Now Open
Registration for participation, exhibitions and attendance is now open. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to register early to secure their participation.
👉 Register online at:
www.msmegrowthsummit.online/registration