Part of 20th Annual Smart Procurement World Indaba

Absa ESD Expo 2026

SA's Largest Linkage Programme
for Buyers & Sellers

About the Absa ESD Expo

The Absa ESD Expo is Africa’s leading market access event, designed to open doors for small and growing businesses. This platform gives SMME owners the chance to showcase their products and services to procurement professionals from both the private and public sectors, many of whom attend the concurrent Smart Procurement World Indaba.

It’s your opportunity to connect, learn, and be seen. Whether you’re looking to build new relationships, gain exposure, or explore future business opportunities, the Expo is where it starts. Take the step forward, your business deserves to be part of the conversation.

What can you attend

Four power-packed features designed to scale your business!

Smart Supplier Conference

An exclusive conference curated to empower and inspire business owners. Designed for delegates and exhibitors, this session delivers practical insights, strategies, and encouragement to help you grow and position your business for success.

Supplier MatchUp

A mini-networking event in the exhibition for SMMEs to visit buyers in the public and private sectors. SMMEs will have the opportunity to ask buyers questions about their processes and to make themselves known. The buyers, in-turn, have the opportunity to build a base of reliable, tried and tested SMME suppliers.

Knowledge Hub

A series of back-to-back masterclasses designed to move you from learning to action. Sessions range from “how-to-do business” workshops to practical, hands-on masterclasses led by industry experts. Walk away with tools you can apply immediately in your business.

Helpdesk Lounge

The Helpdesk Lounge offers one-on-one access to specialists across a variety of fields. Whether it’s compliance, finance, marketing, or operations, experts are on hand to guide you through areas where you need support, helping you become more proficient and confident in running your business.