20 Years of Connection. 15 Years of Impact.
Two decades of bringing procurement, business & opportunity together.
In 2026, we celebrated a major milestone: 20 years of Smart Procurement World and 15 years of the Absa ESD partnership.
For two decades, Smart Procurement World has created a platform where procurement leaders, buyers, suppliers and businesses come together to connect, learn, do business and create opportunity.
And for 15 years, our partnership with Absa has extended that impact through a sustained focus on Enterprise and Supplier Development, market access and meaningful business connections for SMMEs.
The Impact at a Glace
Procurement professionals hosted
15 Years of SMME & ESD Impact
SMME & ESD programmes & events
Turning Connections Into Opportunity
R369 Million+
Buyer linkages created
- A buyer meeting a new supplier.
- An SMME getting its first opportunity to pitch to a major organisation.
- A procurement professional discovering a new solution.
- A tender or RFQ opening a door.
- A business securing a contract and creating the potential for further growth.
Thousands of business leads.
Millions in potential & secured business value.
*** Business value figures are based on reported outcomes and estimated potential generated through programme and event participation. Estimates apply a 25% tender/RFQ benchmark and a 30% contract/business-secured benchmark.