SME Funding Summit 2026

The country’s definitive funding summit, dedicated to delivering clear financial guidance and actionable advice to SMEs nationwide

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About The Event

SME Funding Summit is the premier funding event focused on delivering relevant funding advice and guidance to small to medium-sized enterprises from across the country.

The 2026 edition promises to be bigger and better, featuring more exhibitors, expert speakers, and actionable insights designed to educate, inspire, and help entrepreneurs become funding-ready.

Hosted in the heart of Gauteng, entrepreneurs from across South Africa gather to network, learn, and improve their chances of securing funding.

Key Topics & Actionable Insights

Diverse Funding Pathways

Targeted Funding Opportunities

Funding Readiness & Compliance Foundations

Government & Public-Sector Funding

Meet The Speakers

Darlene Menzies

CEO at Finfind

Elton Singh

Head of Business Development at AAA Consortium

Hiten Keshave

Co-founder and CEO at Unconventional CA

Jameel Khan

Co-founder at Unconventional CA

Kgomotso Ndungane

COO at Finfind

Lerato Sebata

CEO at ROI Group(Pty)Ltd

Lilah Clark

SME Development Manager at JSE

Litha Kutta

Head Partnership Development and Ecosystem Coordination at Land Bank

Lornelle Jonas

Founder and CEO at E’lique Advisory

Mapule Phathela

Post-Investment Associate at IDF Capital

Mokgome Mogoba

Founder & Managing Partner at Kholo Capital

Tshepo Mekoa

Founder at Brima Logistics

Event Schedule

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Networking and opening remarks.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Keynote: The Future of SME Funding

By Speaker Name (CEO, Example Inc.)

Venue & Location

Heaton Lane Longlake 20, Modderfontein Lethabong, Sandton, 1609

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“I enjoyed learning about the different streams of funding, hearing the stories shared, and understanding who to speak to about specific matters.”

– Lord-Byron Holmes

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