Opportunities, Events and Publications
ECOM Africa Conference, Cape Town, 18-19 April Discount
EFSA/EFA members get a delegate discount of 30% off! The code to use is – ECAF30. Delegate pass available from – https://ecommerce-africa.com/register-with-credit-card/
Otherwise you can visit the exhibition (but not the conference) for free – Visitor’s pass available here – https://ecommerce-africa.com/visitor-registration/
E-Commerce in South Africa
A text book on ecommerce, edited by Prof Adheesh Budree with contributions from the EFSA Research Committee members, has been published. Copies available from the publisher – E-Commerce in South Africa 4e (print) E-Commerce in South Africa 4e (ebook)
Student Needs Help on Researching Platforms in SA
If you work in a platform do help with this research https://wits.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Oi40dTrENqXSOq
7th Edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa – Innovation & Excellence Awards
Google Funding
Applications for another round of Black Founders Funds in Africa from Google
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/google-for-startups-founders-funds/
European Forum Alpbach 2023.
Join the #efa23 as a scholarship holder from 19 August to 2 September! Inform yourself about the EFA23 scholarship programme. Applications close March 31st, 2023. For more information about the scholarship programme tap the link here: https://www.alpbach.org/blog/efa23-scholarship-programme
Africa Trade & Customs Week Summit & Expo, 16-18 Aug
This will showcase global customs and trade capabilities across agencies, promoting Africa’s position as a hub for global trade as well as international agencies and suppliers. Need More Information! Click here
Internet & Jurisdiction Regional Status Report on Cross-Border Digital Policies
I&JPN has issued its report on “Framing, Mapping and Addressing Cross-Border Digital Policies in Africa” and will release a French translation this month. EFA contributed to this report.
Tapping Township Growth 2023 Marketing Mix Webinar Series – 22nd & 23rd March
14 very expert speakers will describe their experiences in developing partnerships, business and marketing, recognising and facilitating spaza entrepreneurs. https://www.marketingmixconferences.co.za/shop/tapping-spaza-growth-2023/
RetailX New Global Luxury Market Report
Exclusive company case studies: Burberry, Kurt Geiger, The Edit LDN and Tmall; 58 pages of market-leading research into the global luxury market; 70+ illustrative RetailX figures and graphs; company profiles include: Estée Lauder, Rolex, FarFetch, LVMH, and Swatch GroupDownload your free copy
The RetailX USA Ecommerce Country Report 2022
This offers a detailed ecommerce and multichannel retail analysis of one of the most influential markets in the world. Download your free copy
UNCTAD eWeek (formerly Ecommerce Week), Dec 2023
Looking for an excuse to freeze to death in Switzerland in December? The UNCTAD eWeek 2023 will be held from 4 to 8 December 2023 in Geneva, at the CICG (International Conference Centre of Geneva) under the theme ‘Shaping the future of the digital economy’.
RetailX – Global Ecommerce Report Available
The report explores in detail the current state of ecommerce in Africa, Asia, Europe, The Middle East, North America and South America through looking at their infrastructure, access to the internet and cross border commerce as well as exploring what and where customers in each country buy from. Download your free copy
RetailX – USA 2022: Ecommerce Country Report
This report explores America’s digital economy, including its global position in the Logistics Performance Index. Retailers and brands will also come away with a clearer understanding of the US consumer, from shopping habits to the main barriers to online grocery shopping. Download your free copy
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