
IN CONVERSATION WITH ITUMELENG NTHELEDI
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South Africa’s entrepreneurs and SMMEs will converge in Rustenburg this November for INNOVEX 2026, a two day innovation and enterprise development summit hosted by Brandscapers Africa. The event, taking place on 26–27 November at Ben Marais Hall, is expected to attract around 600 participants, with attendance free of charge. The summit aims to connect small businesses with government, industry leaders, and development stakeholders to explore opportunities in South Africa’s changing economy.
The summit will spotlight four critical sectors shaping the country’s future: Future Energy & Clean Technologies, Future Water & Circular Economy, Future Sustainable Food Systems, and Future Digital & Smart Industries. Through industry discussions, exhibitions, entrepreneur showcases, and pitching opportunities, INNOVEX 2026 will provide a platform for market access, enterprise growth, and collaboration. The focus is on helping entrepreneurs understand where new opportunities are emerging and how their businesses can position themselves to participate.
The summit will spotlight four critical sectors shaping the country’s future: Future Energy & Clean Technologies, Future Water & Circular Economy, Future Sustainable Food Systems, and Future Digital & Smart Industries. Through industry discussions, exhibitions, entrepreneur showcases, and pitching opportunities, INNOVEX 2026 will provide a platform for market access, enterprise growth, and collaboration. The focus is on helping entrepreneurs understand where new opportunities are emerging and how their businesses can position themselves to participate.

