About the Corporate Sourcing Summit
The Private Sector Summit brings together procurement leaders, business executives, investors, and industry innovators to explore the strategies shaping the future of sourcing and supply chain across Africa.
From responsible sourcing in practice and the continent’s procurement playbook to investor perspectives on economic growth and the next generation of procurement talent, this year’s programme delivers practical insights, bold thinking, and meaningful conversations designed to inspire action and create lasting impact.
Stand Out at SPW 2026
Twenty Years in the Making
The 20th Annual Smart Procurement World Indaba celebrates two decades of leadership, innovation, and progress across the procurement and supply chain profession.
This landmark edition brings together industry leaders, emerging voices, and future decision-makers to connect, collaborate, and shape what’s next.
Join us as we celebrate this milestone at our exclusive 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner, where achievements are recognised, relationships are strengthened, and the future is inspired.
Twenty years in the making. This is your year to stand out. Welcome to the celebration.
Private Sector Roles
Who Should Attend?
- Heads of Supply Chain
- Chief Financial Officers
- SCM Superintendents
- Supervisors
- Procurement Managers / Directors / Operations
- Chief Buyers
- Contract/Project Managers
- Directors/Chief Directors
- Finance Managers/Directors
- Municipal Managers
- Operations Managers/Directors
- BEE Managers
- Supplier Development/Enterprise Development
- Commodity Managers/Category Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Tender Managers
- Internal Audit Managers
Top Sessions to Look Out For
THE STORY
The Birth of Smart Procurement – 20 Years that Shaped a Profession
VOICES OF THE HEROES
From Battle Scars to Breakthroughs: Building World-Class Procurement
OPENING KEYNOTE
The Power of Procurement
PRESENTATION
Under Pressure: Behavioural Strategies for High-Stakes Procurement Teams
PRESENTATION
Transparency and Ethics Remain the True Catalyst of Market Movement
FIRESIDE CHAT
What Responsible Sourcing Really Looks Like: Running a Programme in the Real World
OPENING KEYNOTE
Smart Procurement for Africa – The Continental Playbook
KEYNOTE PANEL
Discussion by the banks: Markets in Motion: The Investor’s View on Procurement and Economic Growth
RAPID-FIRE REFLECTIONS
Next-Gen Procurement Talent – The Future is You(th)
Summit
Speakers
Hulisani Mukwevho
Global Procurement Lead – Contract Manufacturing, Governance & Capability, PepsiCo
