Business Economic Indaba 2026

Appreciating our assets

Date: 1 December 2026Tuesday
Registration: 08:00 – 08:30 Programme starts 08:30
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BUSA Business Economic Indaba 2026.

Appreciating our Assets, an opportunity for business leaders, government representatives and key economic stakeholders to engage meaningfully and contribute to solutions that will unlock South Africa’s economic potential.

It will be a day of bold ideas and in-depth dialogue as we collectively determine practical actions that lead to growth and progress.

Keynote Speaker

President Cyril Ramaphosa shares his perspective on South Africa’s economic outlook, national priorities and the opportunities to unlock inclusive growth and accelerate the country’s economic potential.

Programme

Programme for Business Economic Indaba 2026
Time	Session
08:30 – 09:00	Fireside Chat: B20/G20 Sherpa Reflections – 1 Year Later
09:00 – 09:30	Welcome Address: President, BUSA – Mr Mxolisi Mgojo
09:30 – 10:00	Keynote Address: South Africa Economic Outlook 2027, Challenges and Opportunities
10:00 – 10:30	President’s Address: President of the Republic of South Africa – Mr Cyril Ramaphosa
10:30 – 11:00	Tea break
11:00 – 13:15	Government-Business Partnership Phase 3
13:15 – 14:15	Lunch
14:15 – 15:15	Breakaway Sessions Session 1: AfCFTA Trading Routes – Connecting African trade hubs to unlock markets, investments and shared economic growth. Session 2: Sustainability as a Driver of Global Competitiveness – The impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Session 3: Infrastructure Financing – Challenges and opportunities. Session 4: Impact of Geopolitics on Global Trade Systems – Implications for South Africa. Session 5: Jobs of the Future – Equipping South Africa’s youth with skills, opportunities and pathways to employment in a rapidly evolving economy.
15:15 – 16:00	Panel Discussion: Investment and inclusive growth for South Africa and the African continent
16:00 – 16:30	Tea break
16:30 – 17:00	Panel Discussion: B20 Legacy Projects
17:00 – 17:30	Closing Address: Speaker to be announced
17:30 – 17:45	Vote of Thanks: CEO, BUSA – Mr Khulekani Mathe
17:45 – 19:00	Networking & cocktails

Business Economic Indaba 2026

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BUSA Business Economic Indaba 2026.

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