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EVENTS PORTAL

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YDP SA Events Portal, a dedicated networking hub for students, young professionals, and business owners. Attend events together, discover emerging career trends, learn from diverse industries, and form partnerships that open doors. Whether you're building your first network or scaling your business, the right connection starts here. Your future starts now. 

FIND THE NEXT EVENTS BELOW. RSVP & WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED. 

HIGHLIGHTED EVENT TO ATTEND

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Google Cloud Summit Johannesburg ‘26

Venue: Sandton Convention Centre

Date: July 1

Time: 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM (GMT+2)

Google Cloud Summit Johannesburg ‘26 marketed on the YDP SA Events Portal

Upcoming events in order

  • Thu, 16 Jul
    The Leonardo
    16 Jul 2026, 09:00 – 16:00
    The Leonardo, 75 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2146, South Africa
    Master the shifting software landscape by exploring the practical intersection of Cloud-Native applications, Platform Engineering, and Generative AI.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, 20 Aug
    Virtual
    20 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    Virtual
    A virtual stage for black-owned businesses to showcase offerings to corporate buyers and procurement decision-makers.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, 02 Sept
    Sandton Convention Centre
    02 Sept 2026, 09:00 – 17:00 SAST
    Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
    Africa's most successful business show is back to help SMEs and entrepreneurs build bigger and more successful businesses.
  • Wed, 09 Sept
    Sandton
    09 Sept 2026, 09:00 – 16:30
    Sandton, Sandton, South Africa
    Join leaders from government, industry, and civil society to collaborate on practical frameworks and solutions for a meaningful, inclusive digital future.
  • Thu, 09 Jul
    Teams
    09 Jul 2026, 11:00 – 15:00
    Teams
    Discover essential government programmes, funding, bursaries, and employment support designed to uplift youth and drive economic participation.
  • Wed, 01 Jul
    Sandton Convention Centre
    01 Jul 2026, 07:00 – 17:00
    Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
    Accelerating South Africa’s digital transformation with the power of Google Cloud and AI.
  • Tue, 30 Jun
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    30 Jun 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    https://forms.gle/WaNdQedVDSn9V8H7A
    Discover key insights from nationwide research on how South African startups can overcome growth barriers and achieve global competitiveness.
  • Sat, 27 Jun
    Workshop17 The Bank
    27 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 19:00
    Workshop17 The Bank, Corner Tyrwhitt and, 24 Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
    Join developers, founders, investors, and AI enthusiasts at Workshop17 The Bank to connect, learn, and collaborate on building Africa's next artificial intelligence ecosystem.
  • Fri, 26 Jun
    Virtual Event
    26 Jun 2026, 13:30 – 15:30 SAST
    Virtual Event
    Fuel your ambition and step into the room with the next generation of African trailblazers redefining what is possible on the global stage.
  • Thu, 25 Jun
    65 Richefond Cir
    25 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
    65 Richefond Cir, 65 Richefond Cir, Umhlanga Ridge, uMhlanga, 4319, South Africa
    The first KZN software testing community meetup is here – connect with QA leaders, explore AI and model‑based automation, and win a R1,000 Takealot voucher proudly sponsored by Browserstack.

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Research Highlights: Unlocking Global Markets for South African Startups Report Launch
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