Opportunities to win customers. Opportunities to build strategic partnerships. Opportunities to access capital. Opportunities to discover smarter ways of doing business.
At a time when South African entrepreneurs are navigating rising costs, increased competition and rapidly changing markets, creating those opportunities has never been more important.
That is why The Business Show :: Africa and Access to Finance Live will once again bring together thousands of entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders and solution providers at the Sandton Convention Centre from 2 to 3 September 2026.
More than an exhibition, the event has become one of South Africa's leading business growth platforms – connecting SMEs with the people, products, services and insights that help businesses move forward.
Visitors will explore innovative business solutions, hear from leading experts, build valuable business relationships and engage directly with organisations that support SME growth. At the heart of this year's event is Access to Finance Live, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to better understand funding readiness and connect with organisations committed to improving access to business finance.
"The most successful businesses don't wait for opportunities to arrive – they put themselves where opportunities are created. Every new customer, every strategic partnership and every funding conversation has the potential to change the future of a business," says Mike Anderson, founder and CEO of NSBC Africa.
Business growth has never depended on a single factor.
Winning new customers creates momentum. Strong partnerships unlock new possibilities. Access to capital enables businesses to invest, expand and create employment. Combined, they form the foundation for sustainable growth.
The Business Show :: Africa has been designed around that principle.
Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to connect with leading providers across technology, AI, finance, HR, marketing, cybersecurity, logistics and professional services, while learning practical strategies from business leaders who understand the realities of building and growing successful enterprises.
"Entrepreneurs don't need more information – they need meaningful connections, practical solutions and access to the right opportunities. That's exactly what The Business Show :: Africa delivers," Anderson adds.
For start-ups, established SMEs and growing businesses alike, the event represents far more than two days of networking. It is an opportunity to discover new customers, strengthen business capability, explore funding pathways and position for long-term success.
In today's economy, growth belongs to businesses that remain visible, connected and prepared to seize opportunity.
The Business Show :: Africa is where those opportunities come together.
Event: The Business Show :: Africa & Access to Finance Live
Dates: 2 to 3 September 2026
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Free registration is now open.
Entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals are invited to secure their complimentary delegate tickets by visiting www.thebizshow.africa.
Where SMEs find new customers, capital and growth.
