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CONFERENCE
Unlocking and Elevating SA Entrepreneurship to Global Competitiveness for Creation of Sustainable Jobs | 23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2022.
About Conference
Do not miss the conference
Due to advancement of the Digital Economy and globalization in general, Companies and SMMEs in South Africa have found themselves having to compete on global stage, something not every SMME was ready for. This presents a risk to the SA Transformation policies and may work against the NDP goals of having SMMEs playing a major role by 2030.
The Limpopo Entrepreneurship, Employment and Leadership Conference is a professional conference, aimed at elevating the competitiveness of Entrepreneurship, Employment / Stewardship and Leadership in South Africa to global level.
Enock Mathebula, EMF Chairman, Organizer
Conference Organisers
Organisers
The LCCI and EMF Board, Team, Sponsors, and friends of the partners are delighted to be bringing this to Phalaborwa for Limpopo Entrepreneurs. Our Speakers and Panel Experts are pioneers in their own industries.
Limpopo Entrepreneurship, Employment & Leadership Conference 2022
The Conference Focus
Conference Offers
The Conference offers a meeting place for entrepreneurs, employees, government, and leaders in various sectors, including mining, logistics, engineering, agriculture, tourism, Finance,Funding, Tech, Innovation, investors, purchasers, and decision makers representing both local and provincial economy.
The LCCI and EMF Board, Team, Sponsors, and friends of the partners are delighted to be bringing this to Phalaborwa for Limpopo Entrepreneurs. Our Speakers and Panel Experts are pioneers in their own industries.
Phalaborwa is a mining town and the best way to empower and expose the entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up in Phalaborwa is by hosting giants in the industries that grow their economy. Our experts are in the Mining, Logistics, Engineering, Agriculture, Tourism, Finance, Funding, Tech, and Innovation.
We, the management, and the team at the LCCI and EMF look forward to having you join us at the Limpopo Entrepreneurship, Employment and Leadership Conference 2022. The EMF is on the forefront to making this event a reality, with their wealth of experience, Phalaborwa will never be the same. There are also sponsorship opportunities geared at enhancing your brand.
Invited to the Conference
Those invited to take part include Ministers, MEC’s, Mayors, Head of Municipalities, Rural Communities, Industry Experts and Leaders, Consultants, Government agencies that supports Entrepreneurship, Banks, Regulatory Bodies, Decision Makers and other individuals and organizations dealing with Entrepreneurship.
Who will attend?
- Government and Municipalities: Political Heads (Ministers, Premiers, MEC, Mayors etc); Executives (DG, HOD, DDG, MM etc); Middle Managers and LED Practitioners.
- Large Corporations, SMMEs and Government Agencies/SOEs: Executives (CEO, COO, CFO, Directors, Board Members etc); Middle Managers and Field Workers (Marketing, Sales, Product Development etc).
- Stakeholders (Business, Sectors, Community, Unions etc): Executives (Chairpersons, Presidents, CEO, COO, CFO, Board Members); Middle Managers and Filed Workers (Researchers, Stewards etc).
- Sectors: Mining companies; Agriculture Companies; Logistic companies; Engineering Companies; Hospitality experts; Corporate Consultants; Financing and funding agencies; Supply chain departments; Enterprise Development Departments.
- Tech and Innovation Experts
- Business Guru’s
What to expect?
The Limpopo Entrepreneurship, Employment and Leadership Conference – Provides a platform to Build Social Compact, Learn, Network, and connect with industry Government leaders.
- Learn about how to get into the various sectors i.e. Mining, Logistics, Engineering Industry
- Get inside information about being part of the supply chain of Phalaborwa mines
- Find solutions to your most pressing business problems
- Raise your public profile and build your brand image
- Meet solution providers, potential customers, and decision-makers on a provincial level
- Advance your business through networking
Meet Our Speakers
Guest Speakers
Eventador 2018 gathered the brightest minds in the tech world. Learn new skills and get insights from experts and practitioners from all around!
Why Phalaborwa
Mining Town Origins
During the 1800’s, the Ba Phalaborwa Tribe settled in the area of Phalaborwa, as it is rich in metals, which they mined. They originally came from the north, found the Letaba and Olifants Rivers and iron ore and decided to settle in the lush valley area.
The Ba Phalaborwa Tribe traded iron items that they had smelted themselves, with other tribes and possibly even Arab slave traders and Portuguese. This tribe gave the present day name of Phalaborwa to the town they deemed it a good place to settle and is “better than the south”.
In 1934, the first modern day mining began, with the extraction of appetite, used as a fertiliser. But at this time the area was too remote for it to be profitable. In 1946, a South African geologist, Dr Hans Merensky, prospected the area looking for economically viable deposits of appetite in the foskorite rocks found here. In the 1950’s uranium was discovered but in such low yields not worth pursuing.
Whilst prospecting, copper was found, and in enough quantities to be viable. Rio Tinto Zinc and Newmont Mining joined to form the Palabora Mining Company in 1956. The town grew to accommodate the miners and their families. Stores opened and churches were built. In 1966, Phalaborwa saw production of copper from the largest open pit mine in the world, and the town grew even more.
A Mix of Miners and Tourism
The Phalaborwa Gate of the Kruger National Park was officially opened in 1961, adding tourism establishments and their suppliers to the mining mix of the town. Present today Phalaborwa is still populated by a mix of miners and tourism workers.
The Ba Phalaborwa Tribe still reside in the Greater Phalaborwa region, and continue with many of their traditions and way of life. Phalaborwa has not only been the gateway to the Kruger National Park but also put the city on the map. Its location and natural resources have led to the development of various industries and a prime location for tourism.
This conference will take you where innovation and inspiration leads and on the 24th of November 2022 this brings us to Phalaborwa.
EMF Entrepreneurship and Leading Conference – Creating Generational Wealth
Join the Event
Conference Tickets
The Conferennce has a variety of ticket types to suit every company out there. Find out the best option for you and your team!
Register Now
A limited number of passes are now available for R800.00, for Fees & Booth Registration. Make paymenet into Account: Enock Mathebula Foundation | Bank: Standard Bank | Account Number: 372332331 | Reference: Company Name |Send POP to: 064 865 0449 / admin@enockmathebulafoundation.org we'll complete your registration.
Event Sponsors
Our Sponsors
We wouldn't be able to host our conference without help from these amazing companies. A huge thanks to all our sponsors!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Packages
We wouldn't be able to host our conference without help from these amazing companies. A huge thanks to all our sponsors and partners!
Platinum - R60 000.00
The exclusive Platinum Sponsorship package will include:
- A meeting Room with coffee & Tea running all the day.
- Possible time conference speaking opportunity – the Committee has to approve the Speaker.
Advertisement:
- Sponsor’s logo with hyperlink on conference website.
- Sponsor’s logo published in the conference book.
- Sponsor’s logo published on the event invitations.
- Sponsor’s logo published on electronic and direct mailers (sponsors ads only).
- Company’s logo will be displayed prominently in all conference screens during the event.
- Inclusion of Sponsor’s material in the participants’ bags (insert to be provided by sponsor).
- Link to the company website featured on event homepage.
- Sponsor’s logo will published on event signage on-site.
Acknowledgement
- Link to the company website featured on event homepage.
- Sponsor’s logo will published on event signage on-site.
Gold - R 50 000.00
The Gold Sponsorship package will include:
Advertisement:
- Sponsor’s logo with hyperlink on conference website.
- Sponsor’s logo published in the conference book.
- Sponsor’s logo published on the event invitations.
- Sponsor’s logo published on electronic and direct mailers (sponsors ads only).
- Company’s logo will be displayed prominently in all conference screens during the event.
- Inclusion of Sponsor’s material in the participants’ bags (insert to be provided by sponsor).
- Link to the company website featured on event homepage.
- Sponsor’s logo will published on event signage on-site.
Acknowledgement
- Gold Sponsors will be acknowledged in the program alongside the session information as ” Sponsored by”.
- Gold sponsors will be acknowledged as such on the sponsors screen on site and in the conference program sponsors’ list.
Silver - R40 000.00
The Silver Sponsorship package will include:
- Sponsor’s logo with hyperlink on conference website.
- Sponsor’s logo published on the event invitations.
- Sponsor’s logo published on electronic and direct mailers (sponsors ads only).
- Link to the company website featured on event homepage.
- Sponsor’s logo will published on event signage on-site.
Acknowledgement:
- Silver Sponsors will be acknowledged in the program alongside the session information as ” Sponsored by”.
- Silver sponsors will be acknowledged as such on the sponsors screen on site and in the conference program sponsors’ list.
Cocktail Welcome Reception - R30 000.00
The Cocktail/Welcome Reception Sponsorship package will include:
- Takes place on 24th November 2022.
- Time: 16:30-17:00.
- First Class Catering.
- Live Entertainment.
Advertisement:
- Sponsor’s logo to appear on the Welcome Reception special invitations.
- Sponsor’s logo to appear at the reception photobooth.
VVIP & SPEAKERS LOUNGE - R20 000.00
This is an opportunity for the sponsor to be associated with a prestigious VVIP & Speakers Lounge held for the Invited Conference Speakers and Steering Committee.
- Location: Borwa Lifestyle Centre.
- Time: 08:00 18:00 on days of Conference.
- Upscale Coffee & Snack Stations.
- Link to the company website featured on event homepage.
- Sponsor’s logo will published on event signage on-site.
Advertisement:
- Sponsor’s name and logo to be printed on the function invitation.
- Sponsor’s name and logo to appear on a sign placed at the entrance of the lounge.
Conference Bags - R20 000.00
Limited to 2 companies. The Sponsorship package will include:
- 400 (Four Hundred) Conference bags will bear the sponsor’s logo and the conference logo.
- Conference bags to be handed out to all conference participants.
The bags will be handed out to all conference attendees and will contain the sponsors’ material and other goodies.
Lanyards - R10 000.00
The sponsoring company will be the sole lanyards sponsor. The lanyards will be handed to all conference attendees upon arrival to the event.
- 450 (Four humdred and fifty ) Lanyards.
- The Sponsor will provide the printed lanyards to EMF.
Coffee Break - R15000.00
The sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor will be given the opportunity to provide branded napkins.
- Company will be acknowledged as the sponsor of the chosen coffee break and will be indicated on the conference program alongside the coffee break as “Sponsored by”.
Coffee break will be branded with the company’s logo.
Sponsor Feature Opportunity
We also have an opportunity for all our sponsors to be featured on our EMF Empowerment Conversations with Mokgofe Moagi. The aim of these conversations is to empower and uplift women, men and the youth from the different landscape of South Africa and abroad.
Package Suiting Requets
We are aware that the above packages might not suit your current advertising and marketing goals. We are therefore willing to tailor a package to suit your needs. Please feel free to contact the Brand Manager to discuss your requests. Ms Vonani Mathebula; Email: vonani@enockmathebulafoundation.org, Mobile: 064 865 0449.
Exhibition
How to Exhibit
- Exhibition Space: Local entrepreneurs are first preference for exhibition and is on “first-come, first-served” basis. A completed Exhibition Space form, accompanied by proof of payment should be delivered to our office or emailed.
- Address: Springbok Group Head Office, 19 Soetdoring Street, Phalaborwa
- Email: admin@enockmathebulafoundation.org. Subject to : EMF Exhibition.
- Exhibitors are welcome to modify any space to their specific requirements. A revised floor plan will be included the booth confirmation. Please note that participation will be finalized only upon confirmation of the payment.
- Fees & Booth Registration: R800.00.
- Account number for space booking: Account Holder: Enock Mathebula Foundation | Name of Bank: Standard Bank | Account Number: 372332331 | Reference: Company Name | Send POP to: 064 865 0449 / admin@enockmathebulafoundation.org
Hosting Province
About Limpopo
The Limpopo Entrepreneurship, Employment and Leadership Conference – Provides a platform to Build Social Compact, Learn, Network, and connect with industry Government leaders., all in the heart of Limpopo
Once named the Northern Transvaal, Limpopo is one of South Africa’s nine provinces and the fifth largest, as well as being the most northern. Name changed and taken from the Limpopo River that runs through it, Limpopo is a province filled with beautiful things to do and see. Polokwane is its capital city, a hive of businesses and people.
With over 50 provincial reserves and private game reserves and with the Waterberg mountain range forming a large part of the province; visitors enjoy coming here for the peace and tranquillity it brings.
Bordering Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana, Limpopo is the ideal stop-over before venturing into Africa. Typical to African landscapes, Limpopo is stunning. During summer it is hot with cooling afternoon showers and in winter the days are sunny with cold clear evenings. It is a region of scenic beauty with a variety of natural and manmade attractions.
Limpopo has a diverse landscape made up of mostly bushveld - an area of mixed grasslands and trees. The largest section of the Kruger National Park can be found along Limpopo’s eastern border. This coupled with semi-desert, open savannah and subtropical vegetation, makes for interesting ventures.
South of Limpopo is the Soutpansberg mountains, where there is a diverse network of habitats with over 300 indigenous tree species. This area is known to have the highest concentration of leopard to be found anywhere in the world.
The Soutpansberg and Waterberg mountains are found within the province and are excellent tourist attractions. There are a number of tourism routes and trails that are open for visitors to appreciate the magnificent flora and fauna of this region.
Limpopo is made up of five regions strategically located according to the cultural inhabitants:
Capricorn
The Capricorn region is named after the Tropic of Capricorn and is the central region home to the Bapedi People. The region stretches from the Ysterberg, along the foothills of the lush Wolkberg, to the tropic of Capricorn in the north. The region’s position makes it a perfect stopover between Gauteng and the northern areas of the province.
Mopani
Dominated by Vatsonga people and known as the Valley of Elephants, Mopani forms part of the northern most section of the Drakensberg. The Olifants River runs through the region and is filled with wildlife and complete with untouched wilderness.
Sekhukhuni
This region derived its name from King Sekhukhune who was king of the Bapedi people in the 18th century. The Sekhukhuni region is today dominated by the Bapedi and Ndebele people and is known for its farming of grapes, sweet potatoes, maize and cotton.
Vhembe
Home to the Vhavenda and Vatsonga people, the Vhembe region is known for its Baobab tree, wildlife and prolific birdlife. The Soutpansberg mountain is located in this region.
Waterberg
This region encompasses the Waterberg mountain range and is a region of natural beauty and diversity of landscapes. A large portion of this region forms part of the conservation area of white rhinos and elephants. Waterberg is also the largest region of Limpopo and is home to the Batswana people.
Activities and Attractions in Limpopo
- Makapansgat Valley - linked to the history of the Cradle of Humankind.
- Modjadji Cycad Nature Reserve - Lobedu Mountains near Duiwelskloof, some of the oldest and largest cycad.
- Kruger National Park – game viewing.
- Bela-Bela - hot mineral springs, used to be known as Warmbaths.
- Hiking in Letaba – two and three day trails available.
- Horse-back Safaris.
- Rhino Museum – the world’s only dedicated Rhino Museum, founder Clive Walker.
Limpopo’s famed Baobab trees
Limpopo is famous for its Baobab trees, with the biggest one in the world situated here. Baobab trees are extremely large African trees sometimes described as “upside-down trees” due to their shortened branches that look more like roots. These trees grow very slowly and can live thousands of years. The Baobabs have hollow trunks providing homes for many animals. Some of the Baobabs in Limpopo are rumoured to be more than 3000 years old.