
YDP SA Investor Readiness Program Group
Upcoming

The Business Show Africa 2026
2 September 2026, 09:00–17:00 SAST
Sandton Convention Centre
Africa's most successful business show is back to help SMEs and entrepreneurs build bigger and more successful businesses.
Past

Huawei South Africa Connect 2026
23 June 2026, 08:30–19:00
Sandton Convention Centre
Discover the intersection of industrial power grid transformation, advanced automation, and financial technology scaling across South Africa’s leading corporate enterprise structures.

World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026
11 June 2026 at 23:00 – 12 June 2026 at 05:30
Hybrid (Washington DC & Online)
Designing jobs for the digital age and empowering the next generation of global leaders.

Big 5 Construct South Africa 2026
9 June 2026, 10:00–17:00
Gallagher Convention Centre
Join 9,000+ construction and infrastructure professionals at Africa's ultimate build environment expo to source global solutions and earn free CPD points.

SASDC Supplier Soapbox
20 May 2026, 12:00–15:00
Virtual
A virtual stage for black-owned businesses to showcase offerings to corporate buyers and procurement decision-makers.

Retail Insights to Reimagine Your Retail Business
16 May 2026, 10:00–12:00 SAST
Linton's Corner
Transforming traditional retail into data-driven powerhouses for the modern consumer.

KZN Top Business Breakfast 2026
28 April 2026, 08:00–11:00
2 Lighthouse Rd
Beyond the Noise. Into the Economy. 28 April 2026 | The Oyster Box Hotel KZN's most influential business breakfast is back. Network with the movers and shakers driving the province forward. Strictly limited seating.

Nedbank Business Banking: Pitch & Polish
27 March 2026 at 19:00 – 9 April 2026 at 23:50
Virtual Event
A virtual pitching workshop preparing entrepreneurs to present confidently to investors and funders.

What Do Investors Really Look For? Startup Funding Q&A
5 March 2026, 18:00–19:30 SAST
https://fi.co/event/what-do-investors-reall
deep-dive interactive session on the mechanics of early-stage venture capital.

The Investment Forum 2026 | (Cape Town) March 4 - 5
4 March 2026 at 09:00 – 5 March 2026 at 16:00
Century City Conference Centre
South Africa’s premier gathering for investment professionals and wealth managers.

TEA Kasi Business Workshop: Productivity Hacks (Sasolburg)
28 February 2026, 09:00–14:00 SAST
Zamdela community hall
Pitch for R50k | Exhibit | Masterclass: Productivity Hacks TEA Kasi Business Workshop – Sasolburg Saturday, 28 February | 9am to 2pm | Zamdela Community Hall Register now – limited exhibition and pitching spots available.

22 on Sloane: Start-up Huddle Johannesburg
26 February 2026, 08:30–17:30
Empire Road
A vibrant gathering in the heart of Sandton designed for founders to build valuable connections and share insights. The session features curated networking and an "Elevator Pitch" segment where you can showcase your business to a supportive community of peers and potential partners.