{"id":3218,"date":"2019-06-24T09:05:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T09:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/?page_id=3218"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:05:31","slug":"business-day-tv-sme-summit-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Bank SME Summit in partnership with Business Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth hundred-percent-height hundred-percent-height-center-content non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:35px;--awb-padding-right:11px;--awb-padding-bottom:45px;--awb-padding-left:11px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.37) 0%,var(--awb-custom10) 100%),url(https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/background.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-align-content-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1280px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.02 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\" data-animationType=\"slideInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.7\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h1 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left; --fontsize: 48; line-height: 1.11;\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"53.28px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 62px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Powering SMEs Future: <\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left; --fontsize: 48; line-height: 1.11;\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"53.28px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 62px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Embracing Digital Enablement<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center; --fontsize: 20; line-height: 1.2; --minfontsize: 20;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"24px\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"slideInRight\" data-animationDuration=\"0.7\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2); font-size: 29px; --fontsize: 29; line-height: 1.1;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fontsize=\"29\" data-lineheight=\"31.9px\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2); font-family: var(--h2_typography-font-family); font-style: var(--h2_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h2_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h2_typography-text-transform); font-size: 26px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">The 2025 Standard Bank SME Summit in partnership with <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2); font-family: var(--h2_typography-font-family); font-weight: var(--h2_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h2_typography-text-transform); font-size: 26px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><i>Business Day<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/webinar-registrations\/standard-bank-smme-summit\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-position:right bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.36%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" id=\"about\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center; --fontSize: 48; line-height: 1.11;\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"53.28px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>About<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p style=\"color: #000000;\">The <strong>Standard Bank SMME Summit 2025<\/strong> brings together visionaries and business leaders under the powerful theme \u201cConnected for Growth.\u201d Discover how digital innovation and global trade can drive SME growth. From unlocking international markets and overcoming trade finance barriers to solving operational and strategic hurdles, the summit offers actionable insights to future-proof your business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HlEXJXqLLlM?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why tune in?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.59);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.59);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#0a2140;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-lightbulb fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circlebordercolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--awb-custom11);\">Gain insights, practical tips and inspiration on how to transform businesses to become more resilient and relevant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#0a2140;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-poll fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circlebordercolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--awb-color8);\">Brush up on the latest business trends of the future<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#0a2140;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-search fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circlebordercolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--awb-custom11);\">Find out what you should look for to spot the next lucrative opportunity<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#0a2140;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-4 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-link fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circlebordercolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--awb-custom11);\">Connect with experts and advisors to help get your business ahead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#0a2140;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-5 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-chalkboard-teacher fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlecolor-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-circlebordercolor:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#0a2140;--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:28.16px;--awb-width:56.32px;--awb-height:56.32px;--awb-line-height:54.32px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--awb-custom11);\">Learn how to navigate challenges to become more innovative and nimble in a changing world of work<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-parallax-fixed nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.36);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0360-scaled-1.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.91);--awb-bg-position:right bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:15px 15px 24px -11px rgba(246,246,246,0.48);;--awb-border-radius:5px 5px 5px 5px;\" data-animationType=\"slideInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.8\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" id=\"about\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The importance of a strong SME sector<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-custom11);\">The SME sector has massive opportunities to pursue and seize!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Factors that play in an SMEs favour are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #000000;\">SMEs have the advantage of being innovative and incredibly nimble \u2013 allowing them to disrupt the bigger players;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #000000;\">SMEs make fast decisions \u2013 a massive advantage when it comes to implementing new technology;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"color: #000000;\">According to the National Development Plan, 90% of new jobs will be created by SMEs by 2030.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Throughout this series we will give our audience insights into the latest industry intelligence and strategies for the coming months and practical tips from real people and real businesses on how to transform your business to become more resilient and relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-fixed nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/background-final.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-position:right bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" id=\"about\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"text-align: center; --fontsize: 48; line-height: 1.11;\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"53.28px\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What to expect from the Standard Bank SME Summit<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p style=\"color: #000000;\">The unprecedented times in which we still 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 \u2013 and the investments required to sustain it \u2013 it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">We will continue in a hybrid format, as our expert speakers give 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 new economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">This year&#8217;s pillars include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">E-Commerce: Accelerating Economic Growth for South African SMEs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">The Way AI Can Deliver Growth for SMEs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Overcoming barriers to digital enablement for South African SMEs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-position:right bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1316\" title=\"IMG_0158-scaled\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0158-scaled-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0158-scaled-1-200x137.jpg 200w, 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bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" title=\"IMG_0686-scaled\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0686-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-position:right bottom;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" title=\"IMG_0142-scaled\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0142-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);\" id=\"pastspeakers\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--awb-custom11);\">Past Speakers<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nozi Tshabalala<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thabo Serame<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Kabelo Khumalo<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nokhanyo Ntshingila<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-4\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tiisetso Motsoeneng<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-5 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-5\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fabian Elliott<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-6 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-6\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thabiso Tsoledi<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-7 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-7\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Luthando Vuba<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-8 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-8\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thembi Dlamini<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-9 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-9\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" title=\"10\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-1-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-1-400x335.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-1-600x503.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-1-800x671.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lagini Govender<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-10 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-10\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Dion Chang\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dion-Chang.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dion-Chang-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dion-Chang.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dion Chang<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.chang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-11 chang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-11\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dion Chang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, a walking ideas bank and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa\u2019s most respected trend analysts and founder of Flux Trends, which takes the unique view of \u201ctrends as business strategy\u201d. Flux Trends specialises in identifying unexpected business opportunities within shifting trends, and specifically the impact of disruptive technologies \u2013 across all industries \u2013 ensuring that global trends have relevance when translated for African, and South African businesses. Dion is passionate about assisting companies embrace change and embedding a culture of innovation into corporate operating systems. As a result, he is used as a management consultant for businesses facing disruption and challenged with adapting to a new world order. He lectures Foresight and Innovation Implementation modules for executives and senior management at various business schools, including GIBS, UCT\u2019s Graduate School of Business and Duke CE. He has devised and hosted three trend conferences and published three trend books. Apart from being an information source for cross-industry trends for many journalists, he also writes columns for City Press, Acumen (a C-suite business quarterly for GIBS) and is a regular podcast contributor to eBizRadio. His 20-year experience in the media industry as a journalist and media spokesperson, enables him to provide insights into the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them. He has a deep passion for youth trends and subcultures, as well as for innovation for greater good. He is an intrepid traveller, global citizen and proud South African.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Pavlo Phitidis\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pavlo-Phitidis.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pavlo-Phitidis-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pavlo-Phitidis.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pavlo Phitidis<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.phitidis\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-12 phitidis\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-12\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pavlo Phitidis<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">You may have heard him on Radio 702 or Cape Talk where he is the resident entrepreneurial and business growth content contributor. He is a keynote speaker at both local and international business conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As an entrepreneur and investor, Pavlo offers over 25 years of direct experience in conceptualising and building businesses across four continents. He has developed and brought to market business assets in excess of $350m through a combination of business start-ups, turnarounds, sales and acquisitions.<\/p>\n<p>Through Aurik, he works with established business owners to get their businesses to the next level of growth and value. With around 2 800 businesses that work with Aurik to build Assets of Value, Pavlo brings practical strategies, tactics and mindsets to the tough business of building business.<\/p>\n<p>Pavlo is the author of two books: Sweat Scale $ell, a best-selling playbook on how to build a business into an asset that can be sold, and Reset Rebuild Reignite, which offers practical insights on how to build a business to thrive in any crisis.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-33 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kenzy\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kenzy.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kenzy-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Kenzy.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Keneilwe Mohapi<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.mohapi\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-13 mohapi\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-13\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-13\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Keneilwe Mohapi<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Her media career has blossomed and she has grown into a dynamic, young media professional who has made a positive impact in the industry. She has worked extensively in media in South Africa, having been employed at Tuks FM (campus radio station for the University of Pretoria), Yebo Radio (Vodacom telecommunications retail radio), MK (Youth Music TV Channel) as well as commercial radio stations OFM, Capricorn FM and currently Jacaranda FM. She is currently the music compiler at Jacaranda FM and host of the award winning radio Weekends with Kenzy show on Jacaranda FM.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Jonathan Smit\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jonathan-Smit.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jonathan-Smit-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jonathan-Smit.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jonathan Smit<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.smit\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-14 smit\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-14\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jonathan Smit<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>An entrepreneur at heart, Jonathan started PayFast early in his career in 2007 after gaining valuable business experience at global engineering and consulting firms. After personally developing the core PayFast platform, Jonathan has steered PayFast through the last decade, growing the company into a leader in online payment processing in South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-35 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Dominic Gaobepe\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dominic-Gaobepe.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dominic-Gaobepe-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Dominic-Gaobepe.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dominic Gaobepe<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-16 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.gaobepe\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-15 gaobepe\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-15\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-15\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dominic Gaobepe<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dominic is the author of the upcoming book CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE: <em>Unlock your full potential &amp; Achieve Real-world success<\/em>.\u00a0 A dynamic speaker &amp; trainer who presents himself with power and dynamism to his audiences, he performs a number of roles as a Speaker, Business Consultant, Diversity and Inclusion specialist &amp; Voice artist. Dominic received the Ernest Oppenheimer scholarship which enabled him to be the first in his family to obtain a Bachelors degree in Economics from Rhodes University. After graduating, he worked within the Human Resources field for big multinationals (Unilever &amp; South African Breweries) adding value and building expertise in the areas of leadership development, high performing teams &amp; organisational transformation.\u00a0 Dominic now applies his expertise as a professional speaker, trainer, consultant\u00a0&amp; programme director, covering areas including: Entrepreneurship, leadership development, diversifying leadership for multinationals, diversity and inclusion, nation building and transformation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Ernest North\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ernest-North.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ernest-North-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ernest-North.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ernest North<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-17 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.north\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-16 north\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-16\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ernest North<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Ernest North is a co-founder of Naked, the South African artificial intelligence driven insurance platform. Launched in April 2018, Naked\u2019s award-winning offering is built on three principles: ensure a fair and transparent insurance process, put customers in control of their insurance experience, and use automation to lower costs. Ernest\u00a0is a fully qualified short-term insurance actuary with more than 14 years\u2019 experience working for leading insurance companies in South Africa. His previous roles include head of pricing at Hannover Reinsurance, consultant to insurance brands across Southern and East Africa, and underwriting &amp; actuarial director at a leading South African car insurer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Pierre\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pierre.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pierre-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pierre.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pierre Cassuto<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-18 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.cassuto\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-17 cassuto\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-17\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-17\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pierre Cassuto <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Pierre Cassuto is a South African business personality with interests in advertising, media, gaming, film production and data technologies. As a \u2018creative hiding in a suit\u2019, Pierre fulfils various roles in the businesses he\u2019s involved in, ranging from \u2018CEO\u2019 to \u2018Geek-in-chief\u2019. Originally from France, his recent pursuits focus primarily on data-driven marketing technology. Pierre\u2019s role as global CMO for Humanz has him driving its ambitious international expansion efforts. Humanz is the world\u2019s leading data and technology company in making influencer marketing as accessible, reliable and trustworthy as other media channels. We make influencer marketing effective, simple and safe. Our core product is a social intelligence tool, geared towards effective influencer campaign planning and management for online merchants, marketers and agencies, looking for reliable data, tools and benchmarks. The technology behind our platform is unique, based on two main sets of proprietary algorithms, providing the most advanced solution on the market for the largest problems faced when dealing with influencer marketing: accurate influencer data, fraud detection and ROI tracking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"Tshibvumo Sikhwivhilu (002)\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tshibvumo-Sikhwivhilu-002.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tshibvumo-Sikhwivhilu-002-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tshibvumo-Sikhwivhilu-002-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Tshibvumo-Sikhwivhilu-002.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"16\">Tshibvumo Sikhwivhilu<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-19 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.tshibvumo\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-18 tshibvumo\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-18\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-18\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tshibvumo Sikhwivhilu <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Bio coming soon&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-22 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"Brett By Xavier\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Brett-StClair-002.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Brett-StClair-002-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Brett-StClair-002-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Brett-StClair-002.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"16\">Brett StClair<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-20 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.brett\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-19 brett\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-19\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Brett StClair<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Brett StClair is a Digital Guru who has previously worked at Google and Barclays Africa building out successful digital revenue streams across the world for the past 25 years. Brett currently the Co-Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-za.mimecast.com\/s\/t-zsC98AlwuzJNZofBI9BE?domain=teraflow.ai\">teraflow.ai<\/a> an Artificial Intelligence business is passionate about helping businesses understand how best to transform into a modern Digital business powered by their data. His Addrelanin charged Keynotes inspire Audience all over the globe to take action now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-40 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-23 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"Alishia (002)\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Alishia-002.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Alishia-002-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Alishia-002-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Alishia-002.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"16\">Alishia Seckam<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-21 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.alishia\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-20 alishia\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-20\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Alishia Seckam <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Business news anchor Alishia Seckam has been with BusinessDayTV since its rebranding, from SummitTV, back in 2013. <span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Along with bringing viewers the day\u2019s markets wrap at 6pm, on weekdays, she anchors BusinessLive on the channel every week night at 7pm and is the face of the channel\u2019s weekly show \u2013 Africa Inc. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">She brings viewers analysis on the latest market news and activity, from brokers, analysts, industry experts and economists at the close of the trading day. And, on BusinessLive, delves into news and debate issues that impact investment decisions and investment strategy. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">At the forefront of \u201cAfrica Inc.\u201d is getting into the nitty-gritty of doing business in Africa with CEOs and exploring what makes the investment case they\u2019re putting on the table a compelling one. It\u2019s about tapping the minds of key decision makers so that the viewer gets a better idea of where<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-41 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-24 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"Rapaleng Rabana (002)\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rapaleng-Rabana-002.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rapaleng-Rabana-002-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rapaleng-Rabana-002-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rapaleng-Rabana-002.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"16\">Rapelang Rabana<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-22 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.rapelang\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-21 rapelang\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-21\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-21\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Rapelang Rabana<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Internationally renowned technology entrepreneur, Rapelang has amassed 15 years\u2019 experience building innovative technologies. She is the Founder of learning-tech startup Rekindle Learning and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. She is also a Partner at private equity firm, Nisela Capital. BBusSci (Hons Comp. Sci), and M.Sc, University of Cape Town.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-42 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-25 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"Lynette Magasa (002)\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lynette-Magasa-002.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lynette-Magasa-002-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lynette-Magasa-002-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lynette-Magasa-002.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"16\">Lynette Magasa<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-23 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.lynette\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-22 lynette\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-22\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lynette Magasa<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As founder and the CEO of Boniswa Corporate Solutions (Pty) and Boniswa Group of Companies &#8211; a telecommunication services provider, founded in 2004 &#8211; Lynette Magasa is one of the most respected and influential women in the South African telecommunication SME space. Her perseverance in the ensuing 15 years in the engineering and information technology sector has taken the company from a start-up to an internationally-recognised organisation based in the Midrand, Johannesburg, with a staff complement of 200 collaborators and international offices in Botswana, Ghana, Swaziland, Namibia and USA. Company\u2019s success story is based largely on ongoing skills upgrading of the team, many members of which have been with the company since its inception.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-43 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-26 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"Idan\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Idan.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Idan-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Idan-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Idan.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"16\">Idan Jaan<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-24 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.idan\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-23 idan\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-23\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-23\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Idan Jaan <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Idan has come from a strong entrepreneurial background and has had very close relations to many SMEs ranging in industries. He was managing a group of 32 small businesses for 4 years and worked hand in hand with them from daily operations to financing, to strategizing. In 2016, he started his own concept, which later grew presence within South Africa, SAIDC the Middle East and currently has grown into a reputable franchised concept. Idan has a strong focus on innovation, growth and sustainability. Co-founded Fundrr alongside Jarred to tackle the SME funding gap in a smart, easy and innovative way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-44 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:13.3333%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-27 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Katlego-Maphai-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Katlego-Maphai-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Katlego-Maphai-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Katlego-Maphai-1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Katlego Maphai<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-25 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.2\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-24 2\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-24\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Katlego Maphai<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Katlego is the co-founder and CEO at Yoco. Yoco offers an easy way for SMEs to securely accept card payments at the store or on the go, empowering the growth of entrepreneurial businesses. He drives the company\u2019s expansion, customer experience and org design elements as the venture looks to increase card acceptance amongst SMEs. While having lunch in San Francisco at a small eatery that he assumed would not be able to process a card payment, a mobile card reader was presented to him. This encounter planted the seed that led to Yoco\u2019s start. Yoco launched out of beta in October 2015. The venture has acquired over 6 000 merchants, processing a billion rand in annualised transactions. Katlego\u2019s previous work involved venture development at Rocket Internet, setting up Jumia.com in Nigeria, where he met co-founder Bradley Wattrus. The majority of Katlego\u2019s career was in telecoms, media &amp; technology management consulting at Accenture and Delta Partners. Katlego met co-founder, Carl Wazen at Delta Partners. Katlego studied Business Science Information Systems at the University of Cape; this is where he met co-founder Lungisa Matshoba.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-45 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-28 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Steven-Cohen.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Steven-Cohen-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Steven-Cohen-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Steven-Cohen.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-40\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Steven Cohen<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-26 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.1\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-25 1\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-25\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-25\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Steven Cohen<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As former Head of Sage One International, Steven Cohen oversaw the growth and development of Sage\u2019s cloud-based accounting and payroll solutions in Africa, Australia, Middle East and Asia. Prior to this, Cohen dedicated his 25-year career to Sage Pastel, the innovative business software company he founded with partners Ivan Epstein and Alan Osrin in 1989.During this time, Steven has held several management positions in the company, including financial director, chief operating officer, managing director and Head of Sage One AAMEA.\u00a0 He has played a central role in the company\u2019s growth from a start-up to a part of the JSE-listed Softline Group, right up to its present incarnation as part of Sage plc, a FTSE 100 company. A charted accountant by qualification, Steven has driven Sage Pastel\u2019s approach to keeping accounting at the cutting edge of technology and turning accounting software into a business management tool.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-46 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-29 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Roslyn-Lavery.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Roslyn-Lavery-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Roslyn-Lavery-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Roslyn-Lavery.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Roslyn Lavery<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-27 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.4\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-26 4\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-26\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-26\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Roslyn Lavery<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Roslyn is the Head of Business Development at PayFast and runs the Startups Portfolio on the Silicon Cape Community Council. She has degrees in both Software Development and Financial Analysis, and extensive experience working in and with SMMEs. With combined knowledge of money and tech, she is uniquely positioned to understand, navigate and shape the exploding startup space in South Africa. She presents on e-commerce and entrepreneurship at conferences and workshops around the country, including Wordcamp, Tech4Africa, Sparkup and Seedstars World.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-47 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-30 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Allon.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Allon-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Allon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Allon.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-42\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Allon Raiz<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-28 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.5\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-27 5\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-27\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-27\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Allon Raiz<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp, the only privately held, unfunded, profitable business incubator on the African continent, currently supporting in excess of 500 businesses. Allon is the author of two bestselling entrepreneurial books \u2013 Lose the Business Plan and What to Do When You Want to Give Up. He is the co-founder of the Entrepreneurs\u2019 Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots, and sits on the advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards. Allon\u2019s passion and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which, on 11 March 2008, awarded Allon as a Young Global Leader. In 2013, Allon received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Oliver Transformation and Empowerment Awards. The following year, he was recognised as the country winner, regional winner and continental winner of the Titan Award for Building Nations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-48 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-31 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Charles-Nortje.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Charles-Nortje-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Charles-Nortje-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Charles-Nortje.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-43\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Charles Nortje<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-29 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.6\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-28 6\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-28\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Charles Nortje<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Charles has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of CGIC since 2013. He is a qualified chartered accountant with over 24 years international experience in corporate risk and insurance. Charles started his insurance career at Alexander Forbes Risk Services and also served as marketing director at Guardrisk. Prior to joining CGIC, Charles was Managing Director of the Risk Management Practice at Marsh Africa. CGIC is the leading trade credit insurance company in South Africa, insuring R200 billion in global trade conducted by South African policyholders into more than 140 countries, with CGIC underwriting the credit risk of more than 150,000 counterparties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-49 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-32 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Vika-Mpisane.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Vika-Mpisane-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Vika-Mpisane-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Vika-Mpisane.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-44\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vika Mpisane<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-30 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.7\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-29 7\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-29\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-29\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vika Mpisane<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Mr Vika Mpisane is the CEO of .ZA Domain Name Authority, and has been with ZADNA since 2006. He graduated with a B. Proc degree in 1997 and LLB (Honours Law Degree) in 1998 from University of Kwazulu Natal (UKZN). He has extensive experience in the Internet services, policy and regulation especially in the domain name industry. He also has extensive policy development development and implementation experience in trade and industry, economic policy, labour, education and ICT development. Since 2006 he has served in the Board of Directors (Excom) of Africa Top Level Domains (AfTLD) \u2013 the association of African ccTLDs. Between 2009 and 2012 he served as the AfTLD\u2019s President\/Chairman. He was elected into the council of the ICANN country code Names Supporting Organisation (ccNSO) in 2009 and continued as a ccNSO councillor until 2015.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-50 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-33 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Mark-Forrester.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Mark-Forrester-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Mark-Forrester-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Mark-Forrester.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-45\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mark Forrester<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-31 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.8\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-30 8\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-30\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-30\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mark Forrester<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Mark started his entrepreneurial journey as a student at the University of Cape Town. Having earned just enough money to buy sound equipment he offered DJing services for weddings and birthday parties. With a degree in Information Systems and a passion for web design Mark has since been involved in, and invested in, a few internet based startups. Most notably Mark co-founded WooThemes \u2013 the makers of WooCommerce. Their platform now powers over one million online stores around the world. Supported by a completely remote team spanning the globe. In 2015, WooThemes sold to Automattic, the makers of WordPress.com, with a quest to democratise commerce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-51 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-34 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arthur.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arthur-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arthur-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arthur.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-46\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Arthur Goldstuck<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-32 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.9\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-31 9\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-31\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-31\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arthur Goldstuck<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Goldstuck is an award-winning writer, analyst and technology commentator. A winner of SA\u2019s Distinguished Service in ICT Award, he is author of 19 books and editor-in-chief of South Africa\u2019s longest-running online consumer technology magazine, Gadget.co.za. His weekly gadgets column is the most widely syndicated technology column in South Africa and he writes a weekly trends column for the Sunday Times. He is founder of World Wide Worx, leading groundbreaking market research, and presents his insights to audiences across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-52 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-35 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"Photo of Graham Mitchell\" title=\"Photo of Graham Mitchell\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Graham.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Graham-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Graham-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Graham.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-47\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Graham Mitchell<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-33 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.10\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-32 10\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-32\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-32\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Graham Mitchell<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Graham Mitchell founded GROW as a leading business coaching firm with a team of six coaches who are working with over 85 business each month across South Africa. He is a Gazelles Certified Coach and is the Regional Advocate for Gazelles International Coaches in Sub-Saharan Africa. Before starting GROW, Graham was recognised as the number one coach in South Africa for a global coaching firm. Graham quickly made a name for himself and was recognised as and ranked in their top 50 coaches worldwide. He is now a senior coach within the Gazelles International Coaching Community. He also held the position of Chief Operating Officer for Houses for Africa, a newly formed pan-African housing developer. He was responsible for securing $55 million of funding to establish a large-scale housing project in Lusaka, Zambia and for expanding the company\u2019s operations into Abuja, Nigeria.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-53 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-36 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Photo of Louw Barnardt\" title=\"Photo of Louw Barnardt\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Louw-Barnardt.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Louw-Barnardt-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Louw-Barnardt-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Louw-Barnardt-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Louw-Barnardt.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-48\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Louw Barnardt<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-34 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.11\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-33 11\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-33\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-33\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Louw Barnardt<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Louw Barnardt CA (SA) is the co-founder and managing director of Outsourced CFO, a multi award-winning financial consultancy that specialises in CFO and cloud accounting services for scaling tech and innovation companies. A voice for entrepreneurship and finance, Louw drives multiple conversations around the use of technology, raising of capital and scaling up of business ventures across multiple platforms. The current Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, a top 35 under 35 Chartered Accountant and a young business leader in South Africa, Louw speaks, writes, records and promotes entrepreneurship as a catalyst for social change while championing one of the most exciting scale-up companies in the finance industry today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-54 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-37 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Photo of Khosi Tyobeka\" title=\"Photo of Khosi Tyobeka\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Khosi-Tyobeka1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Khosi-Tyobeka1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Khosi-Tyobeka1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Khosi-Tyobeka1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-this-one-Khosi-Tyobeka1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-49\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Khosi Tyobeka<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-35 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.12\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-34 12\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-34\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-34\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Khosi Tyobeka<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Khosi Tyobeka, the founder and CEO of Zimasa Travel Pty Ltd which is a 100% black female owned entity focusing on travel management and conferencing based in Rustenburg, North West. Khosi has 7 years marketing experience which has ignited her passion for tourism. Khosi has a Bachelor of Administration Degree &amp; Diploma in Project Management, which has taught her a lot about business skills, marketing and finances which she implements now in her current business. She saw the need to utilise the expertise to grow Zimasa Travel to be a full functional entity, so she acquires a domestic fares and ticketing as well as reservations certificate to ensure that, as founder, she had the technical ability to fulfil the core function of the business. Through her leadership, Zimasa Travel won the best performing SMME fo SAICA\/JP Morgan flagship program 2018, special MEC award at provincial Lilizela Awards 2018, ETEYA Provincial Finalist- Lilizela Awards 2018<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-55 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-38 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"Photo of Vishen Pillay\" title=\"Photo of Vishen Pillay\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Vishen-Pillay.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Vishen-Pillay-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Vishen-Pillay-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Vishen-Pillay.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-50\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vishen Pillay<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-36 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.13\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-35 13\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-35\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-35\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vishen Pillay<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Vishen Pillay is a partner in the patent department of Adams &amp; Adams Attorneys, the largest intellectual property (IP) law firms in the South Africa. He has a background in electronic engineering (UKZN) and is an admitted attorney as well as a qualified patent attorney. Vishen has approximately 14 years of experience in IP and specialises in assisting his clients to protect their inventions in the fields of electronics, software, artificial intelligence, quantum communication, quantum computing, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, and bio-medical engineering. In particular, he deals with all matters relating to filing and prosecution of patent and design applications in South Africa and abroad, as well as IP strategy. Vishen has drafted and prosecuted patent and design applications on behalf of many South African Universities, Science Councils, US Fortune 500, and South African Top 100 companies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-56 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-39 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"Photo of Nicholas Haralambous\" title=\"Photo of Nicholas Haralambous\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nicholas-Haralambous.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nicholas-Haralambous-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nicholas-Haralambous-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nicholas-Haralambous.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-51\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nicholas Haralambous<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-37 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.14\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-36 14\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-36\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-36\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Nicholas Haralambous<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Nic is the founder of the popular style company, NicHarry.com. Nic was the CEO and co-founder of Motribe, the mobile community platform, before the company was successfully acquired in 2012. He also founded ForeFront Africa consulting firm before selling the business to Imperial Holdings. His entrepreneurial career proudly includes at least 10 failed startups. Nic started his first business at 16 and recently published his business biography: DO. FAIL. LEARN. REPEAT. Nic is also a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine. Nic has put his time in at some of the largest media and telco companies in Africa including Mail &amp; Guardian, Financial Mail, 702 and Vodacom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-57 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-40 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" alt=\"Photo of Phumi Mashigo\" title=\"Photo of Phumi Mashigo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Phumi-Mashigo.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Phumi-Mashigo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Phumi-Mashigo-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Phumi-Mashigo.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-52\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Phumi Mashigo<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-38 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.15\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-37 15\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-37\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-37\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Phumi Mashigo<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Phumi champions a new way of brand building, where the community takes the centre-stage. She has worked on various brands including King Korn of Tiger Brands. Since inception Ignitive has led successful campaigns for the likes of Tshwane Open, AFCON and Albany. She started her advertising career at Net#work BBDO as a TV producer and started her own production company, Blender. Phumi joined TBWAHuntLascaris as Talent Development Manager focussing on transformation of the agency. Phumi hosts Womandla show on online radio station CliffCentral.com and is executive producer of the documentary series South Africa\u2019s Promise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-58 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-41 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Photo of Beauty Apleni\" title=\"Photo of Beauty Apleni\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-53\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Beauty Apleni<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-39 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.16\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-38 16\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-38\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-38\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Beauty Apleni<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Beauty has over 19 years of ICT industry experience. Currently responsible for leading the Mobile, Telkom ISP network and IT service delivery technical teams. Responsible to the Telkom Mobile network strategy, architecture, planning and deployment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-59 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-42 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Photo of Herman Mashaba\" title=\"Photo of Herman Mashaba\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Herman-Mashaba-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Herman-Mashaba-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Herman-Mashaba-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-54\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Herman Mashaba<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-40 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.17\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-39 17\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-39\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-39\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Herman Mashaba<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Born in 1959, Herman Mashaba\u2019s academic dream was shattered in 1980 in his second year of a B.A. at the University of The North when the University was shut down due to political unrests. When the University was reopened after two months, he decided not to go back. Strong promises to send him out of the country for military training. In February 1985 the first bottle of \u2018Black Like Me\u2019 products hit the South African market. Business started with three other partners and his wife with a R30 000 loan, in 200sm SBDC units in Ga-Rankuwa, in the then homeland of Bophuthatswana. He now runs his own investment company, Lephatsi Investments (Pty) Ltd with investments in various sectors of the South African economy; real estate, financial services, insurance brokerage, bullet proof materials, private security, fuel distribution, global cleaning services, facilities management and construction aggregates.\u00a0 On 12 March 2013, Herman was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by Central University of Technology, Free State<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-60 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-43 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Jenine Zachar\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jenine-Zachar.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jenine-Zachar-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jenine-Zachar.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-55\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jenine Zachar<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-41 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.19\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-40 19\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-40\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-40\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jenine Zachar<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>With Honours Degrees in Education and Human Resource Management, along with professional certificates such as a Lean Six Sigma green belt, her academic background is as diverse as the fortune of having been able to change career paths multiple times.<\/p>\n<p>Her background spans teaching (which she maintains she was terrible at), comms, change management, management consulting, process engineering\/optimisation, systems thinking, design thinking, and building digital solutions &#8211; in a rapid and \u201cfailing fast &amp; cheap\u201d manner. Using all her skills, she loves nothing better today than finding solutions to solve customer problems, particularly for small business owners finding it difficult to break into the market and work their way up from ground 0. She is passionate about mentorship and coaching and the role that it plays within growing women in business and leadership, by adding the skills, sound-boarding, and bravery that no one person achieves on their own. Covid-19 has shown her just how quickly one can draw on the expertise of others to solve problems and turnaround solutions that would otherwise have taken months, if not years, to deploy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-61 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-44 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Si Fu Marco\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Si-Fu-Marco.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Si-Fu-Marco-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Si-Fu-Marco.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-56\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Si Fu Marco<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-42 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.20\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-41 20\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-41\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-41\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Si Fu Marco <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Marco has been training martial arts since he was 9 years old and opened his first Chinese martial arts centre at just 19.<\/p>\n<p>He achieved his South African colours in 1989 and has travelled and competed extensively internationally, as well as training the South African team who have brought home numerous trophies under his tutelage.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1999 his focus has shifted from competition to deepening his understanding of the traditions of traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Tai chi and Chi Gung systems, and passing on these teachings to students both in South Africa and abroad. He has travelled extensively to Taiwan over the years to train with his teacher Master Chen, whose books he is translating from Chinese into English for the benefit of English speaking students around the world.<\/p>\n<p>More recently he has set up Martial arts seminars\u00a0and focused on technical and cultural exchanges with his and Master Chen senior students. This has\u00a0helped strengthen the students\u2019 martial arts understanding and helped foster relations between\u00a0South Africa and China.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-62 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-45 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Joubert Viljoen\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joubert-Viljoen.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joubert-Viljoen-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Joubert-Viljoen.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-57\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dr. Joubert Viljoen<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-43 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.21\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-42 21\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-42\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dr Joubert Viljoen <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Joubert was born to be a vet and ran a thriving practice in Joburg for many years. In 2002 he was involved in a motor vehicle accident which impaired his use of one hand \u2013 effectively ending his career as a practicing vet. Not one to dwell on what has been lost, Joubert reskilled himself to service a need he saw for web services for vets, and is successfully running that business while staying involved in the management of his practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-63 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-46 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Zipho Sikakane\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Zipho-Sikakane.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Zipho-Sikakane-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Zipho-Sikakane.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-58\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Zipho Sikhakhane<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-44 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.22\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-43 22\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-43\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-43\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Zipho Sikhakhane<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Zipho Sikhakhane is a global speaker and business strategist. She has held positions in industry leading corporations worldwide and is the first black South African to complete an MBA at the top-ranked Stanford University in the USA. In 2016, she received the Outstanding Young Achiever Award from the UNESCO Center for Global Education.<\/p>\n<p>In the last 15 years, she has presented in four continents, including a TEDx Talk in the USA on Africa\u2019s potential. She delivers inspiring keynotes and facilitated interventions on leadership, change management and Africa\u2019s potential. She has been featured in numerous publications worldwide and is published as a contributing author in Singapore in a book on inspirational women.<\/p>\n<p>From being raised by a single parent in a poor township in northern KwaZulu Natal to overcoming the challenges faced by individuals from disadvantaged communities, Zipho\u2019s journey has been one of consistently breaking barriers. She uses her inspiring life story to help individuals and businesses unleash their true potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-64 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-47 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Adam Gottlich\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adam-Gottlich.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adam-Gottlich-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Adam-Gottlich.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-59\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Adam Gottlich<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-45 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.23\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-44 23\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-44\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-44\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Adam Gottlich <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Adam is a speaker and Behavioural Scientist whose focus centres around customer behaviour, human irrationality, digitisation, and the strategic application of Behavioural Economics and Behavioural Science within the corporate sector.<\/p>\n<p>Adam has a Master\u2019s Degree from Leiden University in the Netherlands in Behavioural Science and is an international award-winning Project Manager. Adam currently heads up Behavioural Science for Standard Bank in Client Solutions where his focus is on solving for staff and customers by practically applying Behavioural Science in a way that actionable, sustainable and contextually relevant across multiple consumer touch points.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-65 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-48 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Danny Pillay\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Danny-Pillay.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Danny-Pillay-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Danny-Pillay.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-60\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Danny Pillay<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-46 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.24\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-45 24\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-45\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-45\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Danny Pillay<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Danny started playing league darts in 1986 in Lenasia affiliated to SADBOC. He was selected in 1989 to represent the then Western Transvaal Darts Association at the South African National Championships in Port Elizabeth. He played for a further 7 years at the SA Championships winning a further 5 gold medals. In 1991 in Kimberly Len Moodley and myself finished runners up in the closed pairs Championships. He managed the District team for 10 years whereby we won the divisional title for 6 years at the National Championships.<\/p>\n<p>Danny was the last general secretary of the Transvaal Darts Association and the first General Secretary of the Gauteng Darts Association. I have held the Tournament Director post for 2 years and I am the current President of the Gauteng Darts Federation. This would be the 10th year that he was in this post.<\/p>\n<p>Danny runs his own accounting and auditing practice and showcases aspects of Accounting, auditing, tax and human resources.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-66 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-49 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Mapaseka Mokwele\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mapaseka-Mokwele.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mapaseka-Mokwele-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Mapaseka-Mokwele.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-61\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mapaseka Mokwele<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-47 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.25\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-46 25\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-46\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-46\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mapaseka Mokwele<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Mapaseka Mokwele is a very popular South African radio and TV presenter. Born in 1976, the mother of five is married to a fellow radio presenter Thabo \u201cT-Bose\u201d Mokwele. Mapaseka presents Kaya FM slot Home with Mapaseka Mokwele and the SABC2 lifestyle programme Motswako. More recently she starred as one of the celebrity dating coaches on the MNet TV show \u201cThe Single Wives SA\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-67 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-50 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Keith Govender\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Keith-Govender.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Keith-Govender-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Keith-Govender.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-62\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Keith Govender<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-48 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.26\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-47 26\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-47\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-47\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Keith Govender <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Keith Govender served as a Combat Officer in the South African Navy. He names the highlight of his career as being selected to be the first Navigation Officer on board the newly acquired South African Naval Frigate, THE SAS SPIOENKOP and he spent 8 months in Germany during the delivery process of the SPIOENKOP to South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Keith has gone on to a successful career in business, with a maritime focus, culminating in his current role as executive director of Anchora Enterprises Group of Companies.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-68 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-51 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Bruce Turner\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bruce-Turner.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bruce-Turner-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bruce-Turner.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-63\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bruce Turner<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-49 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.27\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-48 27\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-48\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bruce Turner<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Bruce is a visionary who was audacious enough to take on Chinese manufacturers and an effective monopoly in the hotel supply chain, in the highly commoditised space of hospitality cosmetics and amenities.<\/p>\n<p>The Bespoke Amenities Company manufactures a wide range of quality soaps, cosmetics and amenities which are stocked extensively in South African hotels, lodges and bnbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-69 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-52 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Trinity Mohlamme\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trinity-Mohlamme.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trinity-Mohlamme-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Trinity-Mohlamme.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-64\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Trinity Mohlamme<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-50 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.28\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-49 28\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-49\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-49\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Trinity Mohlamme <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">With experience in the music industry, fashion retail, entertainment and radio, Trinity was headhunted by The Media Connection in 2013, taking on successful roles in innovation, sales, client service and stakeholder relations. In late 2019, he was appointed onto the board, adding considerable capacity and strategic thinking into the business.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--body_typography-color); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">As Covid hit, Trinity contributed to leading The Media Connection\u2019s dramatic shift in business model, which has seen the business achieve record growth in the last year.<\/span>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-70 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-53 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Robyn Zinman\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Robyn-Zinman.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Robyn-Zinman-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Robyn-Zinman.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-65\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Robyn Zinman<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-51 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.29\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-50 29\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-50\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Robyn Zinman <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Robyn has lived in South Africa, Boca Ranton and Isreal, and returned to the Western Cape in 2008 to launch the first Sorbet franchise in Cape Town, she went on to open 48 stores and manage the Western Cape region. Robyn was instrumental in launching and building the Sorbet Empowering Women (SEW) Foundation which recruited &amp; trained previously disadvantaged women who were interested in the beauty industry. In 2019, Robyn joined Dr Clifford Yudelman at OptiSmile Sea Point and in mid-2020 took over as CEO. Together they are building Optismile into the Africa\u2019s first Dental Service Organisation.<\/p>\n<p>Robyn is an active board member of the Dental Wellness Foundation (DWF) which recruits unemployed women in Mfuleni and Khayelitsha, who teach hundreds of children the Live Smart tooth brushing program. She is also involved in sustainable food gardens in these communities.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-71 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-54 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Naiema Abrahams\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Naiema-Abrahams.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Naiema-Abrahams-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Naiema-Abrahams.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-66\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Naiema Abrahams<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-52 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.30\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-51 30\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-51\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-51\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Naiema Abrahams<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Naiema is the MD for the Freightmore group and has extensive experience in both the motor and retail sectors. She has completed studies in Engineering and HR management and is currently studying a part-time LLB. She lists her achievements as improving the marketability of under-privileged youth through learnerships as well as encouraging transformation in the industry through BEE initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Her personal achievements include completing both the Comrades and 2 Oceans Ultra Marathon.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-72 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-55 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Saskia Hill\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Saskia-Hill.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Saskia-Hill-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Saskia-Hill.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-67\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Saskia Hill<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-53 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.31\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-52 31\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-52\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-52\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Saskia Hill<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Saskia is a wife to Grant and a Mom to 3 children (17, 15 and 8 years). She is also the CEO and owner of 2 companies, MCS Debt Recovery and Connect BPS. She has been in the BPO space for the last 12 years. Prior to that, she had her own accounting practice. She has worked in both the UK and USA before returning to SA to start her entrepreneurial journey. She is passionate about her people (the company recently won the KZN Top Business Award for \u201cemployee wellness\u201d) and upskilling them where she can. When she\u2019s not working, she enjoys watching her family\u2019s sporting activities and tries to cycle when she can!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-73 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-56 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Tirhani\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tirhani.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tirhani-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Tirhani.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-68\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dr Tirhani Mabunda<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-54 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.32\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-53 32\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-53\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dr Tirhani Mabunda<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dr Tirhani Mabunda is an academic, educator, and serial entrepreneur. He is a 1st generation growth entrepreneur who believes in building businesses from the ground up. Dr Mabunda has been involved in the establishment of more than 60 businesses across diverse industries in a business career spanning over 30 years. More than 20 of these businesses are still trading, and Dr Mabunda continues to be actively involved in their strategic leadership and operational management. Dr Mabunda is also a professional auctioneer with more than 19 years of bid calling experience. Dr Mabunda holds more than half a dozen academic and professional qualifications, the highest of which is a PhD conferred by Da Vinci Institute in 2017 with a thesis entitled <strong><em>\u201cEnterpriseneurship as a catalyst for enterprise development\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-74 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-57 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Gaurav\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gaurav.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gaurav-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gaurav.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-69\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gaurav Nair<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-55 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.33\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-54 33\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-54\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-54\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gaurav Nair<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Gaurav has extensive experience in financial services, which includes: asset management, domestic and international corporate and project finance, capital structuring and raising, hedging various financial risks and managing investments. He has brought valuable insight to Jaltech and has been crucial in allowing Jaltech to provide a customer centric service offering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-75 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-58 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Bernadette\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bernadette.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bernadette-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bernadette.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-70\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bernadette Colborne<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-56 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.34\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-55 34\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-55\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-55\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bernadette Colborne<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">She is a Durban girl and studied Customer Relationship Management, Sales and Marketing and Business Management. Represented Standard bank at the first DTI SA\/New York Trade fair as well as accompanied the DTI to Russia on a Trade Mission. She is certified in ICC Trade Specialist which encompasses, Trade instruments, risk, compliance and the like. She is also the chair of the ICC SA Trade Working Group and a member on the ICC SA Council.<\/p>\n<p>Commenced my career as:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 In trade processing a trade officer in a processing environment to check clerk, to<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 First Trade Consultant in Standard Bank Int Trade \u2013 looking after clients, speaking at conferences and workshops on trade<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Trade Sales managing client relationships in trade<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Global Markets \u2013 short term trade finance<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Head of Trade Sales \u2013 Nationally<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Head of iTrade: Implemented a trade front end many years back<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Head Global Financial Institutions Cash and Trade Finance<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Head Trade Product and Client Experience \u2013 Financial Institutions<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Head Trade and Supply Chain Finance current role<\/p>\n<p>Passion \u2013 my family which is the most valuable part of my life and I am Pilates Instructor part time as this contributes to good health and movement.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-76 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-59 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Nale (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nale-2.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nale-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nale-2.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-71\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Naledzani Mosomane<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-57 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.36\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-56 36\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-56\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-56\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Naledzani Mosomane<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Naledzani Mosomane is the Head of Enterprise Development at Standard Bank South Africa. She is a Chartered Accountant with a Masters in Development Finance (cum laude) from the University of Stellenbosch Business School.<\/p>\n<p>Her experience spans across multiple disciplines including operations, risk and governance, finance, and strategy development and implementation. She has worked across the continent and is passionate about creating sustainable solutions to improve economic development particularly through enterprise development. Her mom is an entrepreneur and therefore she fully understands the challenges that come with owning and sustaining a business and the role that SMEs have in contributing to the development of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>She is a mom to a very busy 5 year old and in her personal capacity volunteers her time by advising small businesses on financial management. She loves spending time with her family and exploring new places and adventures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-77 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-60 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Bronwyn\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bronwyn-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bronwyn-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bronwyn-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-72\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bronwyn Williams<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-58 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.37\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-57 37\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-57\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-57\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bronwyn Williams<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Bronwyn has over a decade\u2019s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg),<\/p>\n<p>Economics (University of London), Foresight (University of Manchester), and Future Studies (University of Stellenbosch). She is currently completing a Masters in Applied Economics from the University of Bath.<\/p>\n<p>Today, as a partner at Flux Trends, Bronwyn\u2019s research focuses on how macro socio-economic trends and emerging technologies will impact businesses, industries, and nations in the near and long term future. Part economist, part strategist, Bronwyn\u2019s particular areas of expertise includes fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable future design.<\/p>\n<p>Bronwyn\u2019s clients include Top 40 JSE listed companies, The South African Reserve Bank, African government departments, and global business leaders. She also guest lectures for leading business schools, such as Duke, GIBS, UCT, and the University of Johannesburg. Bronwyn is also the co-author of The Future Starts Now, published by Bloomsbury UK, and a well- known media commentator on future trends and economic trajectories for network channels including CNBC Africa and ENCA News. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Futurists.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-78 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-61 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Tumelo\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tumelo-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tumelo-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tumelo-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-73\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tumelo Mojapelo<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-59 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.38\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-58 38\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-58\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-58\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tumelo Mojapelo<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">As Head of Content, Foresight Facilitator, and our Membership Concierge Tumelo Mojapelo oversees and directs the research undertaken and content generated by the Flux Trends team. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the trends analysis space, her mission is to empower entrepreneurs and business people to make better decisions through an understanding of trends. After completing her tertiary education, she found a home at Flux Trends and has been with the company since 2010. Among reports and trend briefings too numerous to mention, Tumelo oversaw and co-authored the ground breaking trend report, New Urban Tribes 2018: Consciously Diverse. Her keen eye and attention to detail naturally elevates business partnerships as she seamlessly connects unrelated factors and events that have the potential to disrupt current business models and society. She has also worked on the 2012 Flux Trend Review, The New Urban Tribes book (2012) and has facilitated the Flux Trends\u2019 Future of Work Masterclass with Dion Chang (2018). She also presented an ABSA experience segment that highlighted mental health and wellness in the workplace. Tumelo brings her delightful and playful sense of humour, sharp wit, intelligence and curiosity to the Flux team. She has an old and inquisitive soul that is constantly on a mission to uncover fresh and complex anomalies in the world of trends.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-79 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-62 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Zandile\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Zandile.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Zandile-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Zandile.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-74\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Zandile Keebine<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-60 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.39\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-59 39\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-59\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Zandile Keebine<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Zandile is the founder and CEO of GirlCode, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering young girls and women through technology. Over the past 8 years, GirlCode has grown to be one of the largest women in ICT focused social impact organizations in South Africa. Through her leadership the organization has grown immensely to inspire, expose and train over 60 000 girls and women in Digital skills. From exposing primary and high school girls to coding and robotics to upskilling unemployed graduates and placing them into tech companies.<\/p>\n<p>Zandile is also the founder of EmpowerXx, a women in STEM focused tech recruitment startup focused on accelerating women in leadership positions within tech companies.<\/p>\n<p>Zandile has been recognized as a Mail and Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans in 2020. In 2021, she was awarded Social entrepreneur of the year by the Santam Women of the Year Awards. In her personal capacity, she has been a mentor to young aspiring women in tech and female entrepreneurs. Zandile believes in creating opportunities that impact both the social and economic status for women as well as the progress and development of technology companies who are currently still predominantly white male dominated.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-80 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-63 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Moshima\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Moshima.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Moshima-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Moshima.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-75\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Moshima Shongwe<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-61 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.40\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-60 40\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-60\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-60\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Moshima Shongwe<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Moshima is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa and holds a BCom Honours in Information Systems from University of Cape Town. A business leader with nineteen years of work experience and a strong focus in technology, most of which were within financial services sector. She has extensive experience in delivering strategic business initiatives like modernization and digitisation of business solutions. Moshima currently heads the Digital &amp; eCommerce portfolio for SA Business Clients where she is responsible for shaping the digital offering that delivering value and superior experience to client needs at every stage of their business journey.<\/p>\n<p>Moshima believes that, \u201cthrough collaborative digital connections we can collectively foster positive impact and contribute towards meaningful growth for Africa and its people\u201d. Thus, her ongoing mission is to constantly unlock the opportunities that technology provides; while also striving to understand and eliminate barriers to adoption, scaling and commercialisation of digital solutions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-81 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-64 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Adriana\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Adriana.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Adriana-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Adriana.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-76\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Dr Adriana Marais<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-62 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.42\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-61 42\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-61\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-61\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dr Adriana Marais<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Dr Adriana Marais has a background in research, her award-winning PhD and postdoctoral work in quantum biology focused on photosynthesis and the origins of the building blocks of life in space. She is an internationally renowned advocate for off-world exploration, and has given hundreds of talks to audiences on all seven continents of this planet, as well as been featured in documentaries including AOL\u2019s \u2018Citizen Mars\u2019, and CNN\u2019s \u2018Africa\u2019s Space Race\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Adriana is currently a Director at the Foundation for Space Development Africa, developing Africa\u2019s first mission to the Moon, the Africa2Moon Project. She is Scientific Moderator on Space Resources with the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator, and Chair of Space Sciences at Tod\u2019A\u00e9rs Aeronautics and Space Research. She is also Faculty at the Singularity University and Duke Corporate Education.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, Adriana founded Proudly Human, and she is currently leading the organisation\u2019s Off-World Project: a series of off-grid habitation experiments in the most extreme environments on the planet, in preparation for life on the Moon, Mars and beyond, as well as a sustainable future on Earth.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-82 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-65 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Msizi\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Msizi.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Msizi-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Msizi.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-77\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Msizi James<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-63 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.35\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-62 35\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-62\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-62\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Msizi James<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Msizi James, born in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, 29 years ago, is a DJ\/MC\/Radio and TV Host and Entrepreneur currently hosting the morning show on 947. &#8220;Msizi James on 947&#8221; 09:00-12:00 weekdays.With his signature loud mouth that\u2019s bound to keep you entertained on the airwaves. He is one of the most versatile and hard working entertainers of the next generation. Msizi has several business interests. He is the director and founder of Gaya Coffee Company and owns several coffee shops and restaurants in the country. He is also a partner in Eventing and ticketing app Howya among other ventures.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-83 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-66 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Arye Kellman 400X400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Arye-Kellman-400X400.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Arye-Kellman-400X400-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Arye-Kellman-400X400.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-78\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Arye Kellman<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-64 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.41\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-63 41\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-63\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Arye Kellman<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Arye Kellman, a visionary leader and trailblazer in the advertising industry as co-founder of The TILT Effect, has revolutionised how brands connect with audiences. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Arye\u2019s dynamic leadership continues to propel his team to new heights, setting the standard for modern advertising and solidifying his status as an industry luminary.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-84 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-67 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Tandiwe Njobe 400 x 400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tandiwe-Njobe-400-x-400.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tandiwe-Njobe-400-x-400-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tandiwe-Njobe-400-x-400.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-79\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tandiwe Njobe<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-65 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.43\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-64 43\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-64\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-64\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tandiwe Njobe<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Tandiwe has over 18 years of banking experience \u2013 starting as a research analyst with Deutsche Bank South Africa, before joining Standard Bank, where she has been a transactor in Investment Banking, before taking on the role of Regional Head for Investment Banking Southern and Central Africa. Currently Tandiwe heads up the enablement portfolio for medium sized businesses for Standard Bank in South Africa, ensuring the right mobilization of resources and capability to lead in the market. Prior to banking, Tandiwe worked with a global consulting firm, supporting policy development in the public sector, with a particular focus on public health. Tandiwe holds a Masters\u2019 Degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College in Northampton Massachusetts. Tandiwe is also a graduate of the United World College USA. Tandiwe serves as a Trustee on the Board of the Student Sponsorship Program.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-85 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-68 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Berrie de Jager 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Berrie-de-Jager-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Berrie-de-Jager-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Berrie-de-Jager-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-80\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Berrie de Jager<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-66 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.44\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-65 44\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-65\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-65\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Berrie de Jager<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Berrie de Jager is a passionate banker from Standard Bank where he is responsible for the Natural Resources portfolio in Commercial and Business Banking. One of the key sub \u2013 sectors in his portfolio is that of Power and sustainable solutions. Most of his 35 \u2013 year banking career had been spent in the Commercial and Business Banking arena where he has gained deep knowledge in the structuring of financial solutions for entrepreneurial clients. He holds a B. Comm economics degree from the University of Pretoria and a MBA from the University of the Free State. Berrie believes that the Renewable Energy Sector in South \u2013 Africa has huge potential and presents great opportunities for all players in the value chain.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-86 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-69 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Zanele Njapha 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Zanele-Njapha-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Zanele-Njapha-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Zanele-Njapha-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-81\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Zanele Njapha<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-67 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.45\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-66 45\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-66\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-66\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Zanele Njapha<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Zanele has helped big companies unlearn old ways of working and assisted them in stepping confidently into what the world of work demands of teams today- building cultures of learning and adaptability.<\/p>\n<p>She has been a speaker at the BCX XCITE21 virtual event in 2021 and focused on the rapid expansion of the gig economy not only as a response to the pandemic, but a reflection of a shift in working models, which corporations must embrace.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-87 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-70 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Sarah Collins 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sarah-Collins-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sarah-Collins-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sarah-Collins-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-82\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sarah Collins<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-68 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.46\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-67 46\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-67\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-67\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sarah Collins<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">One of South Africa\u2019s favourite women entrepreneurs, Sarah Collins started the Wonderbag brand during a lot of loadshedding.<\/p>\n<p>The Wonderbag is a powerless, heat-retention cooker. Using insulation, it allows food that has been brought to boil to continue cooking for up to 12 hours, without using additional energy.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-88 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-71 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Untitled design\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Untitled-design.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Untitled-design-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Untitled-design.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-83\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Matthew Cruise<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-69 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.47\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-68 47\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-68\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-68\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Matthew Cruise<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Matthew Cruise is an Energy Expert that worked at Eskom for 11 years and was a management consultant for his last 2.5 years there. In this capacity he advised the board and C-suite executives on the current state of affairs and the future of the energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>He is the Head of Business Intelligence and Public Relations at Hohm Energy, which is South Africa\u2019s solar fintech marketplace that has quickly become SA\u2019s market-leader in providing solar installations.<\/p>\n<p>He is also the face of Hohm Energy, which involves regular media engagements<\/p>\n<p>In 2018 he completed a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) dissertation titled: Eskom, Too Big To Fail, or Necessitated Change?<\/p>\n<p>In his capacity as an Energy Expert, he is on the radio and TV news on a weekly basis, providing insights and commentary regarding recent news within the energy sector.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-89 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-72 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Alan Gie 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alan-Gie-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alan-Gie-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alan-Gie-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-84\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Alan Gie<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-70 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.48\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-69 48\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-69\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-69\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Alan Gie<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Alan is currently one of the Co-Founders of Arion Power and has a keen interest in problem solving and product development within the energy space. His keen interest in the energy space has led him to focus on addressing the challenges posed by South Africa\u2019s power shortage crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career at Arion Power, Alan has actively pursued collaborations and partnerships to ensure the successful implementation of Arion Powers solutions. He has worked closely with SMME owners and individuals, understanding their pain points and crafting tailored solutions to enhance their resilience in the face of load-shedding.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-90 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-73 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Brian Gadisi 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Brian-Gadisi-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Brian-Gadisi-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Brian-Gadisi-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-85\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Brian Gadisi<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-71 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.49\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-70 49\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-70\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-70\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Brian Gadisi<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Brian is also Co-founder of an ICTS and Green energy Company Arion Power, that aims at making internet and green energy technologies accessible to the masses by designing and manufacturing products that are designed for the Pan African context.<\/p>\n<p>Brian also Works with the United Nation International Telecommunications Union ITU and was a speaker at the 2022 ITU World Telecommunications Development conference held in Kigali Rwanda, developing strategies to bridge the digital divide amongst the African youth.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-91 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-74 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Makgosi Mabaso 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Makgosi-Mabaso-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Makgosi-Mabaso-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Makgosi-Mabaso-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-86\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Makgosi Mabaso<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-72 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.50\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-71 50\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-71\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Makgosi Mabaso<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Makgosi, a seasoned tech professional with nearly two decades of experience, harbours a deep-rooted passion for technology, particularly in the telco sector. Despite diversifying into industries like Insurance and IT reseller, she finds telco\u2019s intricacies most compelling. Her journey includes pivotal roles such as CIO at Faritec and IT Strategy Executive, before shifting gears to commercial roles.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, she served as Chief of Staff at Telkom Group, offering strategic counsel to the GCEO and currently as Managing Executive for Telkom Business and Home Solutions. Makgosi remains dedicated to fostering leadership and empowering women through coaching and mentorship, leveraging her extensive corporate insights.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-92 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-75 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Norman Nyawo 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Norman-Nyawo-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Norman-Nyawo-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Norman-Nyawo-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-87\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Norman Nyawo<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-73 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.51\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-72 51\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-72\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-72\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Norman Nyawo<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Norman is a seasoned expert in the Card Payments industry with over 14 years of experience. Norman has a deep understanding of the Payments Ecosystem, with an expertise in Card Issuing and Acquiring, Payment Processing and Product Development in this space. Throughout his career, Norman has developed a solid reputation of driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, and delivering results-driven solutions for Merchant Solutions. Currently Norman serves as the Head of Merchant Solutions for Standard Bank South Africa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-93 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-76 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Yaeesh Moosa 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Yaeesh-Moosa-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Yaeesh-Moosa-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Yaeesh-Moosa-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-88\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yaeesh Moosa<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-74 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.52\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-73 52\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-73\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-73\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Yaeesh Moosa<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Yaeesh Moosa is the Head of Marketplace at takealot.com, South Africa\u2019s leading online retailer. With a foundational background in engineering and industrial process design, Yaeesh has specialized in eCommerce, particularly in marketplace dynamics, for the past 5 years. His focus on developing exceptional seller experiences has been pivotal in enhancing the platform\u2019s user engagement and satisfaction. Yaeesh\u2019s unique blend of technical expertise and digital commerce acumen makes him a valuable contributor to discussions on the evolution of online marketplaces.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-94 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-77 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Tshepo Magoma 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tshepo-Magoma-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tshepo-Magoma-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tshepo-Magoma-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-89\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tshepo Magoma<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-75 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.53\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-74 53\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-74\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-74\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tshepo Magoma<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Mr. Magoma serves as the Country Director for the Centre of Business and Entrepreneurship Development (CBED) which was triggered by the need to empower Africans for Africa\u2019s sustainable growth and development through entrepreneurship training. He is extremely interested in the opportunities that the continent\u2019s digitization is bringing about and specializes in disruptive innovation and 4IR. He is an advocate for youth entrepreneurship and has worked widely in the NGO sector across Africa. He has also been a speaker, facilitator, and panelist at many local and international events, including the African Union, European Identity Week, Africa Research Group, The Innovation Hub, ISPA iWeek, and the World Youth Forum in Egypt. He consults with various organizations, largely driven by his expertise and experience working in African small and medium enterprises, specifically the social enterprise sector.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-95 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-78 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Talifhani Banks 400 x 400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Talifhani-Banks-400-x-400.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Talifhani-Banks-400-x-400-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Talifhani-Banks-400-x-400.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-90\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Talifhani Banks<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-76 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.54\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-75 54\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-75\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-75\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Talifhani Banks<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Talifhani Banks studied Statistics at the University of Pretoria and has worked for Massmart, Pick n Pay, Grohe, and Autozone before going full-time into entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, Talifhani started Analytics Advertising with the aim of helping large entities manage Cloud, Data, and Software. In 2020, Talifhani saw an opportunity to develop a platform that would connect communities through their own cuisines, grocery products, and fresh produce.<\/p>\n<p>After conducting research and development for Spaza Eats, the company launched in 2023. It has now been a year since the launch, and they are growing rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>They are currently operating in Gauteng, Cape Town, Durban, and key areas in Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northwest.<\/p>\n<p>Talifhani likes to think of himself as innovative, strategic, and analytical in his decision-making.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-96 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-79 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Nazareen Ebrahim 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nazareen-Ebrahim-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nazareen-Ebrahim-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nazareen-Ebrahim-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-91\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nazareen Ebrahim<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-77 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.55\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-76 55\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-76\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-76\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Nazareen Ebrahim<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Nazareen Ebrahim, a visionary in media, technology, and communications, boasts 20 years of unparalleled expertise. At the helm of Naz Consulting International, she pioneers the future of business with cutting-edge AI tools to revolutionize productivity and marketing. As the AI Ethics Lead at Socially Acceptable, Nazareen champions the cause of responsible digital citizenship through her extensive public education efforts. Additionally, as a director of the Minara Chamber of Commerce, she spearheads technology and PR strategies, solidifying her status as a distinguished leader in the industry. She is also an advisory board member at the South African AI Association.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-97 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-80 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Nomsa Nteleko 400&#215;400\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nomsa-Nteleko-400x400-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nomsa-Nteleko-400x400-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nomsa-Nteleko-400x400-1.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-92\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nomsa Nteleko<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-78 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.56\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-77 56\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-77\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-77\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Nomsa Nteleko<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">OS is an award-winning technology firm that specializes in business, ERP, internal controls and financial management systems. I have developed a management team that strives to ensure that OS Holdings is a leader in the industry. We have a culture of excellence, growth, innovation and education; this is to keep abreast with the technology changes and ensure that we become the trusted advisor to our clients.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-98 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-81 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Gregory Lee\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gregory-Lee.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gregory-Lee-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gregory-Lee.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-93\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gregory Lee<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-79 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.57\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-78 57\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-78\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-78\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gregory Lee<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Dr. Gregory Lee is a digital transformation expert, with a specific focus on the transformation of work and workplaces through robotic process automation and analytics. He has co-published and edited a great number of books on the general topic of digital business, as seen below. Greg is also a leading figure in analytics, including big data analytics, for HRM and talent functions. Greg is a member of the Digital Business team at Wits Business School.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from digital business, Greg has written seminal books on the topic of analytics in HRM (HR Metrics: Strategic and Quantitative Tools for People Management, Knowledge Resources), business analytics and data (Business Statistics Made Easy in SAS, SAS Institute), and organisational design, development and people management (Designing Organisations for People-Led Sustainable Competitiveness, Silk Route Press).<\/p>\n<p>Greg has founded the run several entrepreneurial ventures including an analytics firm specialising in workforce analytics, an ecommerce venture and a technology consultancy focusing on automation.<\/p>\n<p>He has published in top academic journals such as Human Resource Management Journal, the European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of HRM, &amp; many others.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-99 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-82 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Palesa Nombula\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palesa-Nombula-.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palesa-Nombula--200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Palesa-Nombula-.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-94\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Palesa Nombula<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-80 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.58\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-79 58\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-79\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-79\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Palesa Nombula<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Palesa Nombula is an accomplished professional with a robust background in astrophysics, complemented by over seven years of experience in machine learning, data analytics, digitalisation and artificial intelligence. Her exemplary work in these fields has garnered multiple academic awards and recognition as one of the top 200 Mail &amp; Guardian Young South Africans in 2020. Additionally, she is celebrated as one of the Inspiring Fifty Women in South Africa for her significant contributions to STEM, inspiring the next generation of innovators and scientists.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-100 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:40px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-83 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Gugulethu Mfuphi\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gugulethu-Mfuphi.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gugulethu-Mfuphi-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gugulethu-Mfuphi.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-95\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gugulethu Mfuphi<\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-small button-custom fusion-button-default button-81 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#000000;--button_border_color:#000000;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_width-top:1px;--button_border_width-right:1px;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:1px;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0ea2c6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0ea2c6;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.59\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">View Profile<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:8px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-80 59\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-80\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-80\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gugulethu Mfuphi<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Gugulethu is an award-winning broadcaster and a well-versed orator, with plenty of experience in front of the cameras, behind the microphone and addressing many diverse audiences. This skill, together with her sound grasp of the financial markets, economic data and current affairs and the impact this has on the business community, makes her the perfect candidate to speak to industry analysts, political leaders, and c-suite executives from across the African continent. She is currently the presenter of Kaya FM\u2019s prime time, award-winning business show, Kaya Bizz. She has served as a conference chair, moderator and programme director at various industry gatherings that impact the business and investment landscape, including facilitating the second annual South Africa Investment Conference in 2019, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-101 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-102 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);\" id=\"pastpartners\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-103 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-96 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Past partners<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-104 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c8\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3232 aligncenter\" title=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/8.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-81 c8\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-81\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-81\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Standard Bank<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Standard Bank Group is the largest African financial services provider by assets offering a full range of banking and related services. Standard Bank South Africa is the largest operating entity of the Standard Bank Group. In South Africa, Standard Bank provides the full spectrum of financial products and services. Standard Bank\u2019s Personal and Business Banking unit offers banking and other financial services to individuals and small-to-medium enterprises.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"btn1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standardbank.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-105 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom2 fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-84 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"HPE and SYSDBA\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/HPE-and-SYSDBA.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3532\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-106 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom2 halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - 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( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-86 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"CIG_Horizontal_LightBG_Digital\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CIG_Horizontal_LightBG_Digital.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3479\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-108 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom2 halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-87 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" title=\"FPD School of business 2019-01\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FPD-School-of-business-2019-01.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FPD-School-of-business-2019-01-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FPD-School-of-business-2019-01-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FPD-School-of-business-2019-01.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-109 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom2 halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-88 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"monday_black\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/monday_black.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3480\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-110 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom2 halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-89 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"MiWay_Business_Insurance\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/MiWay_Business_Insurance.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3481\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-111 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom2 halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-90 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"teraflow\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teraflow.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teraflow-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teraflow-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/teraflow.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-112 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c5\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3229 aligncenter\" title=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-82 c5\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-82\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-82\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Credit Guarantee<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation Of Africa Ltd (CGIC), registered in 1956, is the largest (by premium) and leading (approx 73% market share) SA underwriting company in the field of Trade Credit insurance. It is a subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure which owns 75% of the company, ultimately making it part of the Old Mutual Group. Atradius NV, the second largest credit insurer worldwide owns the remaining 25%.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; margin-bottom: 40px;\"><a class=\"btn1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.creditguarantee.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"btn1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j_sWFUhYOH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-113 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c11\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3235 aligncenter\" title=\"11\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-83 c11\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-83\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-83\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">SAICA<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">SAICA, South Africa\u2019s pre-eminent accountancy body, is widely recognised as one of the world\u2019s leading accounting institutes. The Institute provides a wide range of support services to more than 46 000 members and associates who are chartered accountants [CAs(SA)], as well as associate general accountants (AGAs(SA)) and accounting technicians (ATs(SA)), who hold positions as CEOs, MDs, board directors, business owners, chief financial officers, auditors and leaders in every sphere of commerce and industry, and who play a significant role in the nation\u2019s highly dynamic business sector and economic development.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; margin-bottom: 40px;\"><a class=\"btn1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saica.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a class=\"btn1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kWuGMceCeLs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-114 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c6\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3230 aligncenter\" title=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-84 c6\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-84\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-84\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Telkom South Africa<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Telkom is a leading communications services provider in South Africa. We serve a large range of Business and Residential customers, and we have all the key components of true convergence, enabling us to offer integrated voice, data, fixed, mobile, IT and data centre solutions to Small Businesses.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.telkom.co.za\/today\/shop\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jQUD0zm9RzQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-115 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c10\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3234 aligncenter\" title=\"10\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/10.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-85 c10\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-85\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-85\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Grow Business Coaching<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">GROW is SA\u2019s premier business coaching firm, dedicated to assisting established businesses scale up. We\u2019ve helped high-growth entrepreneurs develop strategies to increase their profits and grow their people, while decreasing their stress and frustrations. Our coaches are proud to be working with over 85 Scale Up businesses every month.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"http:\/\/grow.za.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-116 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c2\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3226 aligncenter\" title=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-86 c2\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-86\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-86\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">BDO<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">As a business partner, BDO offers a range of audit, tax and advisory services to companies and individuals. We allow our clients to sleep easier at night, knowing that their essential financial issues are in professional hands. Our SME offering \u2013 BDODrive \u2013 aims to reduce the administrative burden on small business owners, entrepreneurs, trusts and individuals by providing real-time, relevant financial information about their business to help it grow. We are your trusted business adviser on your journey to growth.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9XfWxFCbQFo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-117 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c13\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3237 aligncenter\" title=\"13\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-87 c13\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-87\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-87\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">W&amp;RSETA<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">19 years after its establishment in 2000, the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&amp;RSETA) has made remarkable strides in education and training in the Wholesale and Retail Sector; the fourth biggest sector of the economy. The W&amp;RSETA is one of 21 SETAs that were established by Government to address skills development in various economic sectors of South Africa.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wrseta.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E0tcjmMhrUc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-118 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c1\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3225 aligncenter\" title=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-88 c1\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-88\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-88\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Adams &amp; Adams<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Adams &amp; Adams is an internationally recognised and leading African law firm that specialises in providing intellectual property and commercial services. The firm\u2019s leadership position is reflected in the ground-breaking work we do, the valuable client relationships we have and the quality of our professionals. Our professionals specialise in various legal and technical disciplines in intellectual property law, commercial and property law, and litigation.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adamsadams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z9CJOIO6Q9s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-119 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c3\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3227 aligncenter\" title=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-89 c3\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-89\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-89\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">PayFast<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">PayFast is the go-to South African payment gateway that allows you to start selling online with the least amount of effort possible. Offering a wide range of payment methods through a single integration, South African businesses can immediately offer relevant products to their customers. Recurring billing and subscription services, at no extra fee, allow for many new business models to support progressive and growing SA SME\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.payfast.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4BM2DP8kjoA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-120 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c4\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3228 aligncenter\" title=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-90 c4\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-90\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-90\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Liberty Group<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Liberty Corporate provides employee benefits and group risk solutions to institutional, corporate and small business markets. We offer pension, provident, investment and risk products and services that include life, disability and dread diseases insurance. Business owners can purchase these benefits for their employees, either as part of a retirement fund or individually.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.liberty.co.za\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-121 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c7\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3231 aligncenter\" title=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-91 c7\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-91\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-91\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Office of the Tax Ombud<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">In October 2013, the Office of the Tax Ombud was established in terms of the Tax Administration Act (Act 28 of 2011) to strengthen taxpayer\u2019s rights and provide taxpayers with recourse if they were unhappy with complaints relating to service, as well as procedural and administrative issues from SARS. The OTO is an independent avenue that provides a simple, free and impartial avenue for resolving taxpayer\u2019s complaints after they have exhausted the internal complaints mechanism of SARS.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.taxombud.gov.za\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PASzTGZN5j4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-122 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c9\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3233 aligncenter\" title=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/9.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-92 c9\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-92\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-92\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Little Green Number<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Little Green Number is a multi award winning social business that turn ads into bags! Each one of our bags, made from recycled billboards, is funky and unique. We are passionate about creating jobs AND saving the planet. One billboard at a time!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegreennumber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EkxHFDRwsDY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-123 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c12\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3236 aligncenter\" title=\"12\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Santam-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-93 c12\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-93\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Santam<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\nSantam is South Africa\u2019s leading general insurer with a market share in excess of 22%. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the Santam group provides a diversified range of general insurance products and services in Southern Africa and internationally through a network of over 3 600 intermediaries and direct channels. Santam is committed to growing the SME landscape in South Africa and creating an enabling environment to assist SMEs to thrive.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.santam.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-124 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c14\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3238 aligncenter\" title=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/14.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-94 c14\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-94\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-94\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Endeavour<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Endeavor is the leading supporter of high-impact entrepreneurs around the world. We focus on companies who are ready to scale, because that is where the highest job and wealth creation occur. We leverage a global network to help entrepreneurs achieve growth locally and globally. With the support of an unrivaled network of seasoned business leaders, Endeavor works to catalyze long-term economic growth by\u00a0<strong>selecting<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>mentoring<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>accelerating<\/strong>\u00a0the best high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/endeavor.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-125 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.c15\" href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3239 aligncenter\" title=\"15\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/15.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-95 c15\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-95\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-95\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Monash South Africa<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Monash South Africa provides innovative and exceptional learning experiences in a way that ensures intellectual engagement and critical thinking. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and short learning programmes. Our students are empowered to maximise their potential and equipped to meet real needs to advance the development of society.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msa.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Website<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dAWtJTbXfP0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Interview<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-126 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-91 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Finfind Logo\" title=\"Finfind Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Finfind_Logo-hires-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Finfind_Logo-hires-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Finfind_Logo-hires-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Finfind_Logo-hires-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Finfind_Logo-hires-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Finfind_Logo-hires.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-127 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Page Automation Logo\" title=\"Page Automation Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Page-Automation-Logo-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Page-Automation-Logo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Page-Automation-Logo-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Page-Automation-Logo-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Page-Automation-Logo-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Page-Automation-Logo.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div 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class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Sasol Logo\" title=\"Sasol Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sasol-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sasol-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sasol-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sasol-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sasol-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sasol.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-130 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-95 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Funding Hub Logo\" title=\"Funding Hub Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SME-Funding-Hub-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SME-Funding-Hub-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SME-Funding-Hub-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SME-Funding-Hub-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SME-Funding-Hub-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SME-Funding-Hub.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-131 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-96 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"The Numbers People Logo\" title=\"The Numbers People Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TheNumbersPeople-logo-CMYK-on-white-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TheNumbersPeople-logo-CMYK-on-white-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TheNumbersPeople-logo-CMYK-on-white-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TheNumbersPeople-logo-CMYK-on-white-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TheNumbersPeople-logo-CMYK-on-white-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TheNumbersPeople-logo-CMYK-on-white.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-132 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-97 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Wits Business School Logo\" title=\"Wits Business School Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Wits-Business-School-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Wits-Business-School-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Wits-Business-School-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Wits-Business-School-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Wits-Business-School-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Wits-Business-School.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-133 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last bordershadowcustom halfonmobile fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:15px;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-98 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"ZADNA Logo\" title=\"ZADNA Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZADNA-200x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZADNA-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZADNA-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZADNA-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZADNA-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ZADNA.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);\" id=\"gallery\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1280px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-134 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-97 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Gallery<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-135 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/standard-bank-sme-summit-2024\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-99 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"CAMA0533\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAMA0533-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-98\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2025 Gallery<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-136 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/standard-bank-sme-summit-2024\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-100 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" title=\"Standard Bank SME Summit 2024 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Standard-Bank-SME-Summit-2024-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-99\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2024 Gallery<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-137 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/standard-bank-sme-summit-2023\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-101 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" title=\"IMG_0275\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383-1200x676.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0275-scaled-e1685537414383.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-100\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2023 Gallery<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-138 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/2022-gallery\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-102 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" title=\"sme summit gallery 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sme-summit-gallery-2022.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-101\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2022 Gallery<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-139 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) 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style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-103 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"SME Summit 8681\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723-1024x576.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SME-Summit-8681-scaled-e1623660968723.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-102\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2020 Gallery<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-140 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/2019-gallery\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-104 hover-type-none\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Business Day TV SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"Business Day TV SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/sme2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-103\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2019 Gallery<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-141 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) 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9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-105 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3253 img-with-aspect-ratio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-2-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-2-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-2-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-104\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">2018 Gallery<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-142 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-inner-border-color:#7f7f7f;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-inner-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-inner-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-inner-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-inner-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-inner-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.048 * calc( 100% - 20px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/2017-gallery\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-106 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" class=\"image-magnify\" class=\"image-scroll\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" alt=\"SME Summit South Africa\" title=\"SME Summit South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/tisoblackstarevents.co.za\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3254 img-with-aspect-ratio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-3-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-3-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-3-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sme-summit-3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-105\"><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">2017 Gallery<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-fixed nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:overlay;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/arenaevents.africa\/events\/sme-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/background-final.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\" id=\"contact\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-143 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-106 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-144 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column 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