Author name: SPW Editor

This year’s 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Expo, held alongside the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and over R24 million in business opportunities generated for South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

A record 3,200 delegates attended the annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg to learn, share insights, and network. Among them were 1,000 public and private sector procurement specialists from across Africa and abroad. Running alongside the Indaba was the 14th Annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development Expo, the largest market access platform in South Africa, connecting SMME suppliers with key buyers and industry leaders. This year, the Expo and Visitor Open Day drew a record-breaking 2,200 attendees. Now in its 19th year, the event remains the country’s leading platform for professionals in procurement, inbound supply chain, and enterprise development.