Opportunities, Events, Publications
Ecommerce and Logistics in Africa
The 2nd Emerging Africa E-Commerce & Last Mile Logistics Virtual Summit 2022 will be held on 18-19 Oct (Virtual) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6965256439334387712
Trade and Customs Event
The Africa Trade and Customs Week Summit, which was postponed in June will now be held on 7-9 Nov in Sandton. https://africatradeandcustomsweek.co.za
EFSA Joins with TCI in an Event on Cross-Border Ecommerce
The Ecommerce Forum of SA’s Cross-Border Ecommerce will be held on 16-17 November in Johannesburg www.tci-sa.co.za
World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders Annual Summit & the Global Shapers Annual Summit 2022
The World Economic Forum will host the Young Global Leaders Annual Summit & the Global Shapers Annual Summit 2022 From 31 August – 4 September 2022. The Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges. The community of 15,000 Global Shapers operates as a force for good in 500 city-based hubs in 150 countries and territories. www.weforum.org
Marketing Mix’s Township Marketing Series
SA Township Marketing Opportunities webinar Series this year will be held on the 9, 16 and 23 November click to Register
World Trade Organisation Annual Public Forum 27-30 Sept
The 2022 Public Forum is entitled “Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action”. The sub-themes are “Leveraging technology for an inclusive recovery”, “Delivering a trade agenda for a sustainable future”, and “Framing the future of trade.” The 2022 Public Forum will be held in person at the WTO in Geneva. The online registration form, which must be completed by all participants, is available here. The deadline for registration is 7 September.
International African Trade Fair (IATF) 2023 Conference
Next Year’s IATF conference and trade fair will be held in Côte d’Ivoire. It will feature leading African and international speakers and a variety of sessions dealing with African trade and investment. Specifically, the conference will feature dedicated sessions on trade and investment opportunities under the AfCFTA and will also include training workshops covering exporting, standards, and marketing. LEARN MORE
Digital Solutions for Sustainability
The @NEPAD_Agency, in collaboration with @giz_green, has launched the Pan-African Call to Action for MSMEs in the trade and green infrastructure sectors. See https://www.au-pida.org/call-for-digital-solutions-2/
Google Hustle Academy for Startups
For more information – https://akoladefatokun.com/business/google-hustle-academy-for-startups-in-africa/
African Investment Promotion Network
For more information see – https://invest-africa.org/
UNCTAD Economic Development in Africa 2022
The annual UNCTAD report is out – http://bit.ly/3aDRvZV
CB Insights Report on the Metaverse
The implications and disruption potential of the metaverse across 13 industries, from fashion to insurance to advertising, in this report.
Calling Creatives! Creative economy reset: Structuring the creative and cultural industries for a sustainable and inclusive future
South African Cultural Observatory, we would like to extend an official invitation to attend a hybrid international conference in Pretoria on 9-10 November. The theme is: ‘Creative economy reset: Structuring the creative and cultural industries for a sustainable and inclusive future.’ More info here: https://www.southafricanculturalobservatory.org.za/2022-saco-conference/
RetailX Country Report on France, 2022
| Report highlights: research into the French ecommerce market, including shopping habits, post-pandemic considerations, and more, plus deep-dive insight into the largest 100 retailers selling in France Download the report |
RetailX Nordic Ecommerce Report 2022
This includes insight into the ecommerce markets of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, a section on the Nordic customer and the Nordic model, and in-depth company profiles on Ikea, H&M, Lego, Jack & Jones, and Fetex Download the report
| The RetailX Europe Growth 3000 report
This looks at how the 3,000 brands and retailers that follow the RetailX Europe Top1000 are approaching growth. Sellers are ranked based on their performance across 4 main drivers of growth – more traffic, the shift to mobile shopping, easy and convenient delivery, and making it easy to pay. Retailers and brands selling to customers in 32 countries are covered – members of the EU and EEA plus Switzerland and the UK. The report focuses on how these merchants are overcoming challenges, strategising for the future, and winning customers over in a hypercompetitive era of ecommerce. Download Your Copy Here
CANEX WKND Cote d’Ivoire, 22- 26 Nov The Annual Intra-Africa Trade Fair will see important and relevant conversations that address the real-world issues facing creative and cultural industry players. Be part of creating the future growth of Africa’s creative economy and join these conversations and engaging and interactive masterclasses. For information on stands email [email protected] to book
RetailX’s European Ecommerce Region Report This report covers the key shifts in consumer behaviours in different European regions, including payment preferences, perceived barriers to buying online, and delivery expectations. The largest 100 retailers selling in each featured market. An understanding of how supply chain issues, the metaverse, and sustainability are reshaping the European retail industry. Download your free copy
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