Elevate your business: A call to SMME entrepreneurs

Nov 14, 2024 3:35:42 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business at the 2024 Standard Bank Top Women Conference.

Elevate your business: A call to SMME entrepreneurs

Are you an ambitious SMME entrepreneur ready to take your business to new heights? Then you can't miss the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024. This premier event, taking place on 25-26 November 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, is your opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and empower yourself.

Why attend?

Inspiring keynote address: Hear from Her Excellency, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, as she delves into the importance of entrepreneurship in driving Africa's growth.
Powerhouse panel discussions: Join a panel discussion exploring how banking and trade solutions can empower female entrepreneurs. Hear from experts like Gwen Mwaba from the African Export-Import Bank and Simone Cooper from Standard Bank Group.
Government support: Learn about the government's initiatives to support women entrepreneurs from Hon. Sisisi Tolashe, Minister of Social Development. Empowering Women Across Sub-Saharan Africa: Discover strategies to achieve financial freedom and entrepreneurial success with panellists like Nono Malefane from Visa, Lerato Molebatsi from the South African Reserve Bank, and Margaret Hirsch from Hirsch's Home Stores.

See the 2024 list of attendees

Live 2024 Top Women Conference Programme

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What's in it for You?

Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Knowledge and insights: Gain practical advice and strategies to scale your business.
Inspiration: Be motivated by success stories of women leaders.
Empowerment: Discover the tools and resources to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

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Register today and join us at the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024. Find tips below on how to leverage the opportunity.

How do you leverage attending a conference?

Prepare for the conference. Have an idea beforehand who will be attending the conference, which allows you to be more direct in who you network with.
Be open-minded. While it is important to know who you want to meet or what you want to discuss, you need to be open to meeting people you weren’t planning to. A system like Topco’s Fast Track Network facilitates connecting conference attendees through randomised, short, one-on-one meetings.
See every conversation as an opportunity to connect. You never know who you will meet. You could find yourself having a conversation with the CEO of a multinational corporation who is hiring, or looking to form new partnerships.
Take note of who you are seated with and engage with them. Virtual events allow for attendees to be seated at virtual tables that offer chat functions. Unlike in-person conferences, all you need to do is type a message to connect with another person, without the baggage that can come in social settings.
Engage on social media. See what attendees are saying about the event on LinkedIn and Twitter. Post, follow, tweet, direct message. Be social.
Give feedback. Do your own post-event report and engage with the organisers of the conference. Even a simple “thank you” can go a long way.
Follow up. Once you’ve exchanged details and discussed partnerships, make sure you follow up. Whether that be an email or a message on LinkedIn.