SME Exhibitions — coming soon
Where South African SMEs meet opportunity in person
Ntuthuko Biz Connect exhibitions bring listed businesses, customers, corporates and opportunity providers together — real conversations, real leads, real growth.
Why exhibitions matter
Some opportunities only happen in person
Meet buyers face to face
Nothing builds trust faster than a real conversation. Exhibitions put your business in the same room as customers and corporates.
Network with other SMEs
Find suppliers, partners and referral relationships among businesses that complement yours.
Visibility beyond your area
Showcase your work to audiences you'd never reach from your own township, town or city alone.
Who can exhibit
Built for SMEs at every stage
Any business listed on Ntuthuko Biz Directory can apply to exhibit. Verified and badge-holding businesses get priority placement, and spaces are curated so every exhibitor fits the event's audience.
Sponsor opportunities
Corporates, development agencies and brands can sponsor exhibitions to support SME growth while reaching an engaged entrepreneurial audience. Sponsorship packages will include naming rights, stage slots and branded zones — contact us to start the conversation.
Benefits for exhibiting businesses
- A professional stand without big-brand exhibition costs
- Direct access to opportunity providers and procurement teams
- Exposure in Ntuthuko Biz Connect promotion before, during and after the event
- A chance to demonstrate products and services live
- Leads captured and followed up with Ntuthuko Biz Connect support
- Priority access for verified and badge-holding businesses
Example exhibition categories
Showcases we're planning
Register your interest and tell us which events fit your business — demand shapes what we run first.
Township Business Showcase
A stage for township-based businesses to present products and services to buyers, media and the community.
Tender-Ready Business Showcase
Connecting compliance-ready SMEs with corporates, municipalities and organisations looking for capable suppliers.
Women in Business Exhibition
Celebrating and connecting women-owned businesses with markets, mentors and funding conversations.
Digital Transformation Expo
Helping SMEs discover affordable digital tools — websites, payments, WhatsApp commerce and more.
Industry-Specific Showcases
Focused events for construction, services, food and other sectors, matched with relevant buyers.
Be first in line when exhibitions launch
Register your interest and we'll contact you with dates, venues and exhibitor packages as they're confirmed.
Event disclaimer
Participation in exhibitions, pitch days or deal rooms does not guarantee sales, funding, investment, partnerships or contracts.