Western Cape Programme - spazaconference.com

03 July 2026

Cape Town Old Mutual Conference Centre (kirstenbosch)

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Spaza Supplier Connect Conference 2026

Western Cape Edition

📅 01 July 2026 📍 Old Mutual Conference Centre, Kirstenbosch, Cape Town 🕐 07:30 – 17:00 🎯 Theme: Strengthening Community Retail Through Innovation & Resilience

⚠ Important Notice to Clients & Participants 1 June 2026: The final programme, confirmed speakers and all session details will be distributed to all participants.
15 June 2026 — PRINT DEADLINE: Workbooks and event materials go to print. Any changes to your company details, speaker information or stand requirements must be submitted before this date.
Please ensure all outstanding submissions (speaker bios, company profiles, delegate names) are provided well ahead of these deadlines. Contact us at sales@camedia.online.

Legend: Confirmed / Sold Supplier Slot Available Sponsorship Opportunity Registration / Break / Meals

Time	Session	Details
07:30 – 08:15	Registration, Morning Tea & Supplier Expo Opens	Delegates arrive, register, collect name tags and enjoy morning tea/coffee while browsing the supplier exhibition stands.
08:15 – 08:30	Official Welcome & Opening Remarks Presented by TIME BANK ⭐ Headline Sponsor	The conference host officially welcomes delegates. TIME BANK, as Headline Sponsor, delivers the opening remarks — introducing the Western Cape edition, conference objectives, theme and housekeeping.
08:30 – 09:15	Opening Keynote: Community & Township Retail in the Western Cape Speaker: Mayor of Cape Town / MMC for Small, Medium & Micro Enterprises — To Be Announced	Overview of the Western Cape's township and community trading landscape — trends, growth opportunities and the key challenges facing Spaza shops in the region.
09:30 – 09:50	Supplier Presentation — PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN ● Sold	Proudly South African presents to over 300 Spaza shop owners on supporting locally made products and what the Proudly SA badge means for township retail.
09:50 – 10:10	Regulation & Compliance for Spaza Shops in the Western Cape	Discussion of permits, by-laws, food safety and compliance requirements affecting Spaza shops in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
10:15 – 10:35	Supplier Presentation — ABSA ● Sold	ABSA presents financial solutions, business banking and funding options tailored for Spaza shop owners and township retailers.
10:35 – 10:55	Morning Tea Break & Networking	Tea/coffee, light snacks and networking time in the exhibition area with suppliers and fellow Spaza shop owners.
11:20 – 11:40	Supplier Presentation — [Company TBC] ● Sold	Supplier presents their products and services directly to an engaged audience of Spaza shop owners and township retail decision-makers.
11:40 – 12:20	Panel Discussion 1: Regulation & Compliance — Foreign-Owned Spaza Shops & the Law Panelists: City of Cape Town Representative · 2× Foreign-Owned Spaza Associations · 2× SA Spaza Owner Associations	Legislative frameworks, permit enforcement, fair competition and pathways toward sustainable coexistence in township retail. A frank conversation on the challenges and solutions facing Cape Town's informal retail sector.
12:20 – 13:20	Lunch & Networking	Lunch is served. Delegates are encouraged to visit exhibitor stands, connect with suppliers and build relationships.
13:30 – 13:50	Supplier Presentation — TIME BANK ● Sold	TIME BANK presents their financial tools, solutions and services designed to support Spaza shop owners and township retailers.
13:50 – 14:20	Training: Money Management & Cash Flow Basics for Spaza Shops	Practical tools to help Western Cape Spaza owners track sales, manage expenses and build stronger cash flow habits.
14:30 – 14:50	Supplier Presentation — [Company TBC] ● Sold	Supplier presents to an engaged audience of over 300 Spaza shop owners and township retail decision-makers.
14:50 – 15:10	Supplier Speaking Slot — Available ● Available	This speaking opportunity is still available. Contact sales@camedia.online to secure your slot and present directly to 300+ Spaza shop owners.
15:10 – 15:30	Supplier Speaking Slot — Available ● Available	This speaking opportunity is still available. Contact sales@camedia.online to secure your slot and present directly to 300+ Spaza shop owners.
15:30 – 16:00	Panel Discussion 2: Innovation & Digital Tools for Western Cape Spaza Shops Panelist: Mayor of Cape Town / MMC for SMMEs — To Be Announced	Exploring WhatsApp ordering, delivery platforms, digital payments, loyalty tools and social media marketing in the Western Cape township retail context.
16:00 – 16:20	Case Study: Building a Resilient Spaza Business in the Western Cape	Real examples of how Western Cape Spaza shops have grown, adapted and strengthened their supplier relationships through innovation and community trust.
16:20 – 16:40	Prize Giving, Exhibitor Awards & Closing Announcements	Awards for best stand and most engaged delegate; prize draw winners announced. Closing remarks and key next steps shared with all attendees.
16:40 – 17:00	Networking Cocktail & Supplier Connect Session	End-of-day cocktail function with light snacks — the final opportunity for networking, deal-making and relationship building.