Knowledge Hub

The day opened with live drumming and networking before diving into a rich line-up of sessions that covered funding readiness, compliance, tendering, business strategy, and digital transformation. Procurement leaders from organisations such as Telkom, Afrisam, Alexander Forbes, PepsiCo, and Eskom shared step-by-step guidance on how SMMEs can access opportunities in their supply chains.

In addition to corporate insights, sessions also explored critical business skills such as clear payment terms, workforce wellbeing, and building authority in the marketplace. Tools and advice from specialists on the psychology of bidding, storytelling for procurement influence, and digital adoption gave SMMEs the edge to present themselves more competitively.

Overall, the Knowledge Hub empowered SMMEs with actionable knowledge, buyer connections, and practical tools to position their businesses for long-term growth and immediate success at the Supplier MatchUp.