EThekwini Municipality City Manager, Musa Mbhele, says the 2024 reSURGEnce Durban Conference is an opportunity for new markets to be opened up to local businesses.
Mbhele’s remarks come ahead of the biggest global investment conference expected to hit the city’s shores - the reSURGEnce Durban Conference, which is taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from 17 to 21 July 2024.
The conference, which is hosted by eThekwini Municipality, in collaboration with partners from the United States of America (USA), will see a large number of USA delegates, including captains of industry, businesses, investors, financers, decision makers, and high-profile leaders, who are expected to descend on the city next month.
Held under the theme ‘Moving the needle forward towards economic emancipation’, the event, will present platforms where entrepreneurs will gain access to capital and investment opportunities.
Mbhele said the five-day investment conference will take place in the form of trade shows, empowerment conferences, taking hosted delegations on site visits to local key developments, networking and pitching sessions, youth entrepreneurship, and a music concert to showcase local talent to an international audience.
“This is part of the city’s efforts and plan of action to boost trade and investment in Durban. This could unlock new markets, clientele base and collaborations which could result in massive business growth,” Mbhele said.
Mbhele has invited interested local businesses to register and showcase their businesses to an international investment delegation. The exhibitor registration closes on 30 June 2024.
Exhibition registration fees are as follows:
• Small, medium, and micro enterprises: R500
• Non-profit organisations: R1 000
• Non-governmental organisations: R1 000
• Tertiary institutions: R2 000
• Government departments: R5 000
• Government agencies: R5 000
• Corporates: R5 000
To register for the reSURGEnce Durban Conference and for more information visit www.resurganceconference.org. – SAnews.gov.za
