Mafube Summit

Programme

Monday, 26 October 2026 · 07:00–17:00 SAST. Programme subject to change.

  1. 01 07:00 - 08:00 · ArrivalRegistration, exhibitions and structured networking
  2. 02 08:00 - 08:30 · SpeechOpening and municipal economic-development proposition
  3. 03 08:30 - 09:30 · PanelNational and provincial economic-development interface
  4. 04 09:30 - 10:00 · SpeechMafube economic proposition, operating model and priority project pipeline
  5. 05 10:00 - 10:20 · BreakBreak, exhibitions and targeted introductions
  6. 06 10:20 - 12:15 · Working sessionParallel working sessions and report-backs
    06.1 · RetainKeep existing businesses and jobs trading06.2 · ExpandPrepare credible local growth plans06.3 · DevelopMove projects from concept to preparation
  7. 07 12:15 - 13:00 · PanelCapital, capability and market partner responses
  8. 08 13:00 - 14:00 · BreakLunch, exhibitions and scheduled bilateral meetings
  9. 09 14:00 - 15:30 · Working sessionParallel working sessions and report-backs
    09.1 · FundMatch prepared opportunities to finance09.2 · External investmentAssess opportunities to operate in Mafube09.3 · Anchor developmentConnect larger projects to local capability
  10. 10 15:30 - 16:00 · PanelInfrastructure, municipal and intergovernmental dependencies
  11. 11 16:00 - 16:35 · Commitment validationCommitment validation and consolidation
  12. 12 16:35 - 17:00 · ClosingClosing commitments and post-summit programme

Findings and proposed actions will be recorded during the sessions. Report-backs will draw on that record, and outcomes will be reviewed before closing to clarify responsibilities, conditions and next steps.

Ministerial, provincial and other external participation is subject to confirmation. Commitments remain subject to the approvals and processes of the responsible institutions.