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Event Date |
Mon Aug 23 SAST - Wed Aug 25 SAST (over 3 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Aug 23 11:00am - Wed Aug 25 11:00am |
Location |
Gallagher Convention Centre
19 Richards Dr, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685, South Africa |
Region | EMEA |
One of Africa’s largest and best established multi-sector tradeshows, SAITEX is now entering its 27th successful year allowing local and international importers and exporters to take advantage of inbound and outbound trade opportunities.
SAITEX 2020 was a huge success! Thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors and partners for helping make the 26th edition of the show a success.
Why now?
• The AFCTFA is well advanced, offering an EU-style single market to at least 26 African countries.
• Increasing stability and growth
• Opportunities and renewed commitment to plug Africa into the global economy.
• Government leaders recognise the need for safe investment environments to drive economic growth.
• Population of 1.2 billion people and a fast-growing middle class.
• SAITEX is the only multi-sector exhibition and conference in Africa providing unparalleled access to all industries.
2021 Speakers
Alastair Tempest
CEO, Ecommerce Forum Africa
Adewale Adejumo
Co-Founder, Dropstore
Mohamed Ali
AfCFTA Secretariat, Director of Trade and Competition
Andrea Anderson
GM: Operations, City Lodge Hotel Group
Connie Mashaba
Director, Amka Products (Pty) Ltd
Deborah Garth
Owner / Founder, Deborah Garth Interior Design International
Doug Hunter
Manager: Customer & Ecosystem Enablement, SYSPRO Africa
Dr Vikki Eriksson
Director, Innovative Design Education Africa (IDEA) Collective
Francois Fouche
Director / Growth Diagnostics, NWU
Herman Brits
General Manager, Hotel Sky
Jabu Stone
Founder & Director, Jabu Stone
Jacki Mpondo-Hendricks
Janet Deel-Smith
VP Business Development & Marketing, MANE Flavours Sub-Saharan Africa
Jason McEvoy
Chief Operations Director, Norman Goodfellows
John Rocha
Chief Director, Department of Trade, Industry & Competition
Linda Mwamba
Owner & Founder, Suki Suki Naturals
Lisa Ronquest-Ross
R&D Executive, Flavours South & East Africa MANE
Lodewyk Meyer
Partner, Baker McKenzie
Mike Vroom
Group Operations Director, Newmark Hotels
Nicki Russell
Head of Innovation, Pick n Pay
Philippa Rodseth
Executive Director, Manufacturing Circle
Prea Moodley
Owner, Skin Lyrics (Pty) Ltd
Prof Desmond Laubsche
CEO, Greenside Design Center College of design
Reginald Sibeko
Managing Director, Micros South Africa
Richard Lawrence
Group Innovation Director, Tiger Brands
Rose C. Ronoh
Director Trade Facilitation, Kenya Trade Network Agency (Kentrade)
Rosemary-Anderson
Managing Director, Stonehaven on Vaal
Sarah Carroll
Founder, Grow Global International
Shaun Wheeler
GM, Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
Theresa Moller
Executive Director, Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa
Tim Judge
Group Supply Chain, Libstar
Virath Gobrie
Hospitality Commercial Manager, Sun International
Warrick Kernes
CEO, Insaka eCommerce Academy
Wesley Grobler
Executive Director, Warison Gemel
Xolile Mbatha
Research, Nutrition and Development Director, Kelloggs SA
2021 Partners
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS:
• Euromonitor International
• Ecommerce Forum Africa
STRATEGIC PARTNERS:
• KBC
• Consumer Goods Council of South Africa
• Cecosa
• Afroca Chamber
• PACC
• MeN Logo
• Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry
OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER:
• Trade Connect
MEDIA PARTNERS:
• Africa.com
• 657AM
• ABC
• To build - Master
• Global Africa
• SA Profile
• South African Business Integrator
• Export Hub
• African Retail
• RSM
• SMME
• Trader's Friend