SME Summit 2021 | Arena Holdings | Virtual

We are proud to announce that the 2021 SME Summit in partnership with Business Day Live will move to an online experience, significantly increasing the reach and longevity of the campaign. Join leading business growth expert, Pavlo Phitidis, as he takes business owners on a fascinating journey of how to navigate the challenges and opportunities in taking your business next level.The Covid crisis has devastated some parts of the SME sector but given other parts of the sector a massive opportunity!

Factors that play in an SMEs favor are:
• SMEs have the advantage of being innovative and incredibly nimble – allowing them to disrupt the bigger players;
• SMEs make fast decisions – a massive advantage when it comes to implementing new technology;
• According to the National Development Plan, 90% of new jobs will be created by SMEs by 2030.

The unprecedented times in which we find ourselves today demand that SMES face the challenges head-on, armed with the right information and tools to adapt and thrive in the future. With so much at stake for our economy – and the investments required to sustain it – it’s imperative for small and medium sized businesses to know exactly how the SME landscape is unfolding, and to be fighting-fit to weather the storms of disruption.

Our online series, hosted by business growth expert, Pavlo Phitidis and his guest speakers will give you insights into the latest industry intelligence, strategies for the coming months and practical tips on how to transform your business to become more resilient and relevant in a post Covid economy.

Pillars will include:
• How to pivot during unprecedented times
• How to source, utilize and implement the right technology for your business and skill set
• Mobilising capital for small businesses
• The psychology of success
• Easy to implement smart marketing and sales strategies
• The opportunities for SMEs that lie ahead

2020 Speakers (Past)

Dion Chang
Owner, Flux Trends

Pavlo Phitidis
Chief Executive Officer, Aurik Business, UK

Keneilwe Mohapi
Radio Broadcaster and Music Programmer, Jacaranda FM

Jonathan Smit
Entrepreneur, Heart

Dominic Gaobepe
Director & Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Cohesion Collective

Ernest North
Co-Founder, Naked Insurance

Pierre Cassuto
Global CMO and CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa, Humanz AI

Tshibvumo Sikhwivhilu
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lamo Solar

Brett StClair
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, teraflow.ai

Alishia Seckam
Senior News Anchor, Arena Holdings

Rapelang Rabana
Partner, FFWD Innovation

Lynette Magasa
Founder & CEO, Boniswa Corporate Solutions (Pty) & Boniswa Group of Companies

Idan Jaan
Co-Founder & CEO, Fundrr

Katlego Maphai
Co-founder & CEO, Yoco

Steven Cohen
Business Devlopment and Strategy Director, IronTree

Roslyn Lavery
Head of Strategic Projects, Lettuce

Allon Raiz
Chief Executive Officer, CGIC

Charles Nortje
Founder & CEO, Raizcorp

Vika Mpisane
Managing Director, Eternity Africa Innovations

Mark Forrester
Investor, Yebofresh

Arthur Goldstuck
CEO, World Wide Worx

Graham Mitchell
Founder and Business Coach, GROW Business Coaching

Louw Barnardt
Co-founder and Managing Director, Outsourced CFO

Khosi Tyobeka
Founder & CEO, Zimasa Travel Pty Ltd.

Vishen Pillay
Partner, Adams & Adams

Nicholas Haralambous
Founder Institute Mentor, Founder Institute

Phumi Mashigo
Founding Partner, Ignitive

Zipho Sikhakhane
Chief Executive Officer, EMZ Advisory

Beauty Apleni
Chief Technology & Information Officer, Telkom

Herman Mashaba
Executive Chairman, Lephatsi Investments (Pty) Ltd.