Events

Conferences, Workshops & Summits

Join fellow entrepreneurs at NAFCOC events across South Africa. Network, learn, and contribute to the funding transparency movement.

2025 Events Calendar

April
15
Launch Event

Funding Watch Platform Launch

Official launch of the Funding Watch platform. Join entrepreneurs, policymakers, and media as we unveil South Africa's first national funding transparency system.

10:00 — 13:00 SAST NAFCOC House, Johannesburg 250 expected
May
22
Summit

Western Cape Entrepreneur Funding Summit

A full-day summit connecting Western Cape entrepreneurs with DFIs, banks, and funding advisors. Includes panel discussions, one-on-one sessions, and the latest Funding Watch data.

09:00 — 16:00 SAST Cape Town International Convention Centre 500 expected
June
8
Workshop

Business Plan Masterclass: Getting Funded

Practical workshop on writing business plans that get funded. Learn what DFIs actually look for and avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection.

14:00 — 17:00 SAST Online (Zoom) 100 expected
July
18-19
Conference

KZN Provincial Business Conference

Annual KwaZulu-Natal provincial conference featuring keynote speakers, funding clinics, B-BBEE workshops, and a Funding Watch data showcase.

08:30 — 17:00 SAST Durban ICC 800 expected
October
15-17
National Conference

NAFCOC National Annual Conference 2025

NAFCOC's flagship annual conference bringing together over 1,500 entrepreneurs, policymakers, corporates, and development finance institutions from across South Africa.

All Day Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg 1500 expected
December
5
Webinar

Year-End Funding Watch Report Release

Public release of the inaugural annual Funding Watch transparency report, covering institutional performance, entrepreneur experiences, and policy recommendations.

10:00 — 12:00 SAST Online Webinar 300 expected

Host an Event with NAFCOC

Provincial chambers, sector associations, and partner organisations can co-host events with NAFCOC. Contact us to discuss opportunities.

Contact Events Team