Ignite SME Summit

Thank You to All Sponsors, Speakers, and Guests at the Ignite SME Summit 2024! What an incredible day it was! The Ignite SME Summit 2024 was a whirlwind of inspiration, learning, and networking, all thanks to our amazing sponsors, dynamic speakers, and engaged guests. From insightful keynotes to lively panel discussions, the energy in the room was electric, and the value delivered was truly unmatched. Your support and participation made this event a resounding success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We’re excited to keep the conversation going and to share the full gallery of moments captured throughout the day. Stay tuned—next week, we’ll be sharing the photos and highlights, so you can relive the experience and continue to draw inspiration from this unforgettable event. Thank you once again for making the Ignite SME Summit 2024 a day to remember! #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess To our sponsors & strategic partners: Absa Group, SMEgo from Old Mutual, MultiChoice Group, Take Note IT, Wholesale and Retail SETA, EMA Community and Development, Female Founders Initiative Global To our MC, speakers, panelists and guests: Nicolette Mashile, Reuel Khoza, Lisa Kahanovitz - Attorney, MBA 🌱, Kgabo Mashalane, Sir Jephrey Nene, Talifhani Banks, Sabelo Myeni, Dr Jerry Gule, (Ed.D, F. Inst D), Charles B Cele CA(SA), Koketso Ramatlho (MBA), Realeboga Msikili, Sibongile Macholi, Lincoln Mali, Kealeboga Pule, Mamela Luthuli(MBA), Ina Venter, Rosheen Ngorima, Mumsy Khoza, Rani Bisal, Elona Ndlovu (PhD. Cand), Linda Appie, Nkosikhona Mbatha This event was proudly brought to you by: VANNIE PILLAY from Oaktree People Solutions and Luyolo Geza from Institute of People Management (IPM)

Watch this video testimonial from one of the delegates at the Ignite SME Summit 2024, which took place at Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention and Entertainment Resort on 29 August 2024. See you at the next one! #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess #Entrepreneurship #SME

Talifhani Banks says aspiring entrepreneurs should identify new opportunities that provide innovative solutions. Institute of People Management (IPM) Oaktree People Solutions Ignite SME Summit #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess

According to Talifhani Banks identify your customers, scale your customers and then find a way to retain these customers so they become champions. #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess Institute of People Management (IPM) Oaktree People Solutions Ignite SME Summit

Mumsy Khoza, Ina Venter, Kealeboga Pule and Rosheen Ngorima are sharing what it mean to be an #entrepreneur. They are sharing the ups and lows. Institute of People Management (IPM) Oaktree People Solutions Ignite SME Summit #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess

“Have a plan A and focus on it, don’t let your plan B distract you from your plan A!” - Rani Bisal at Ignite SME Summit #IgniteSummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess

What an informative session. Charles Cele, Koketso Ramatlho, Realeboga Msikili and Sibongile Macholi are delving deep and sharing tips on how #SMEs and #entrepreneurs can access funding and what to avoid. #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess Ignite SME Summit Oaktree People Solutions Institute of People Management (IPM)

According to Charles Cele in business one can never suffer from education fatigue. #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess Institute of People Management (IPM) Ignite SME Summit Oaktree People Solutions

Sibongile Macholi says #SMEs and #entrepreneurs must understand the type of funding they need and why. Before they apply for funding they should speak to a professional. #IgniteSMESummit2024 #SparkSMESuccess Institute of People Management (IPM) Ignite SME Summit Oaktree People Solutions

"If you invest on your people and customers you will succeed." - Lincoln Mali A true leader on the #IgniteSMESummit2024 stage. #SparkSMESuccess Institute of People Management (IPM) Oaktree People Solutions Ignite SME Summit