{"id":10862,"date":"2025-11-07T15:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/?post_type=event_report&p=10862"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:40:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:40:45","slug":"smart-supplier-conference","status":"publish","type":"event_report","link":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/event-report\/post-event-report-2025\/smart-supplier-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Supplier Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Play to Win: Unlocking Growth and Opportunities for Your Business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t
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The Smart Supplier Conference, held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, ran under the theme \u201cPlay to Win: Unlocking Growth and Opportunities for Your Business.\u201d With a full house and strong participation, the conference equipped SMMEs with practical tools and insights ahead of the Supplier MatchUp.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t

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Sessions covered how to access opportunities through ESD programmes, win tenders and contracts, and leverage branding for growth. A lively panel of entrepreneurs shared real success stories, while interactive workshops and networking created space for meaningful supplier\u2013buyer connections. Forward-looking talks on sustainability, technology, and digital culture helped SMMEs prepare to stay competitive.<\/span><\/p>

Overall, the conference gave SMMEs actionable strategies, confidence, and connections to engage buyers more effectively at the MatchUp.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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Lead: Transformation, Procurement & Enterprise Development, PepsiCo<\/p> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/article> \t\t\t\t

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Founding Creative Director, The Joy Movement<\/p> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/article> \t\t\t\t

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Founder, Roka Roko<\/p> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/article> \t\t\t\t

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Head BB Procurement cluster, Absa Group<\/p> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/article> \t\t\t\t

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Executive: Enterprise Development, Absa Group<\/p> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/article> \t\t\t\t

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Public Procurement Expert, Ntakha Consult<\/p> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/article> \t\t\t\t

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    Registration & Networking<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Welcome from MC<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Key Note Address<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    How Absa’s ESD Programmes are Fueling Small Business Growth<\/strong><\/p>

    A deep dive into how Absa’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes are transforming businesses and opening doors for suppliers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Future-Proofing Your Business: Why Sustainability and Technology are Game-Changers<\/strong><\/p>

    Essential insights on how sustainability practices and technology adoption are becoming non-negotiable requirements for modern suppliers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Panel Discussion: Thriving Against the Odds \u2013 SMME Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>

    Real stories from suppliers who’ve successfully navigated challenges, featuring both emerging and established businesses sharing practical insights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Master Strategies for SMME Growth through Tenders and Contracts<\/strong><\/p>

    Comprehensive guide to identifying, bidding for, and winning tenders and contracts. Includes tips for both first-time bidders and experienced suppliers looking to scale.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t

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    Play Together: Building Your Supplier Network for Mutual Growth<\/strong><\/p>

    Interactive networking workshop designed to create lasting business connections:<\/p>

    • Structured networking activities to connect ED and SD suppliers<\/li>
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