SME Entrepreneur - Women in Business Summit & Awards 2026

SME Entrepreneur - Women in Business Summit & Awards 2026 (SMEWIB 2026)

Date: 27 August 2026

Venue: Divine Sunset Venue, Johannesburg

Attendance: 500+ Entrepreneurs, Executives, Investors & Business Leaders

Theme: Scaling with Strategy: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Build Resilient and Sustainable Enterprises.

The SME Entrepreneur - Women in Business Summit & Awards 2026 (SMEWIB 2026) is South Africa's leading event celebrating and empowering women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and women-owned SMEs. Hosted by SME Entrepreneur Club and powered by the SME Entrepreneur magazine in collaboration with Teluka Mzuri Agency, the summit brings together entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, government, and development partners to unlock opportunities for growth, funding, procurement, partnerships, and leadership development from all over Southern Africa.

Under the theme, "Scaling with Strategy: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Build Resilient and Sustainable Enterprises," delegates will enjoy inspiring keynote speakers, executive panel discussions, practical masterclasses, business matchmaking, exhibitions, and high-impact networking.

The event concludes with the prestigious SME Entrepreneur - Women in Business Awards 2026, recognising outstanding women entrepreneurs, executives, organisations, and champions who are driving innovation, business excellence, and inclusive economic growth across Southern Africa.