Africagrowth SMME 2007 Conference and Awards Opens Registration

Johannesburg, 31 August 2007

Are you serious about SMME Development in Africa? In line with NEPAD's drive to support and profile the role that SMMEs play in promoting economic growth and job creation, the Africagrowth Academy reminds you that it will be organizing the 2007 Africa SMME Conference and Awards Ceremony on the 25th of October 2007, at the Crown Reef Convention Centre, Gold Reef City Hotel, Ormonde, Johannesburg.

The event will be aimed at presenting the latest trends in SMME development on the continent and recognising and presenting awards to successful SMMEs by sector. Whereas last year's Conference and Awards were focused on South Africa only, this year we are taking a look at the entire continent of Africa.

Mahala Media is a media partner for these awards, proudly joining sponsors and partners such as NORSAD AGENCY, MOMENTUM FUNDSATWORK, SEDA, IDC, KHULA ENTERPRISE FINANCE and XSTRATA SA in making this important and exciting event the most powerful gala possible.

The main aim is to support and showcase Africa's finest entrepreneurial achievements in the SMMEs sector. Each delegate will receive a free copy of the Africagrowth Agenda Publication. Exciting lucky draws will also take place.

Other Aims and Objectives of Conference and Award Ceremony:

• To promote and highlight the role that SMMEs play in economic development of the continent
• To present case studies and research findings in the SMME sector
• To present South African SMME sector indices and indicators
• To bring together governments, development institutions, investors, academics and private sector institutions involved in the development of the SMME sector
• To discuss best practices in the SMMEs sector
• To bring big business and SMMEs together "under one roof"
• To help promote SMME Research

• Normal Delegate : R950 (Include Awards banquet)
• Student : R600 (Include Awards banquet)
• Attend only Award Banquet : R250