2025
Green Economy Summit
Track
The 7th Annual Township Economy Summit 2025 goes beyond a single conversation; it hosts a series of dedicated Sector Summits spotlighting the industries driving growth in our townships.
Profit from a Greener Planet: Local Solutions for Energy, Waste, and Water.
The Green Economy is no longer a buzzword; it's a powerful economic force creating real jobs and solving our communities' biggest challenges. This track is for the entrepreneurs turning loadshedding into local power, waste into wealth, and water scarcity into sustainable business opportunities.
20th & 21st November 2025
Thursday & Friday
Hospital View Park,Tembisa,
City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Our Biggest Challenges are Our Greatest Business Opportunities.
Townships face the sharp end of environmental challenges: unreliable energy, water shortages, and waste management gaps. But for the savvy entrepreneur, these problems are markets waiting for solutions.
How do you go from making 10 units to 10,000? How do you get your product certified for national retail? And where do you find the capital for the machinery you need to grow? This summit tackles these critical questions, providing real answers for real manufacturers.
Key Focus Areas of the Track
The Independent Power Producer
Exploring business models around solar energy, from installing panels and inverters for homes and businesses to creating local battery charging stations.
Waste-to-Wealth: The Circular Economy eKasi
A masterclass on starting and scaling recycling buy-back centres, upcycling waste into new products, and partnering with municipalities.
Water as a Business
Uncovering opportunities in rainwater harvesting, water purification systems, and providing water-saving solutions to households and businesses.
The Urban Farming Revolution
A look into the future of food with sessions on setting up cost-effective urban farms, hydroponics, and supplying fresh produce to local spazas and restaurants.
Financing Your Green Venture
A crucial guide to accessing green funds, government grants, and asset finance specifically designed for sustainable businesses.
Volume Based Pricing
Access to Support Tickets from your dashboard and update the entire platform with a single click. Effortlessly manage your customer service.
✦ Tailored Services
If You're Building a Sustainable Future, This is for You.
This track is a must-attend for:
In recycling, renewable energy, and waste management.
Looking for a viable business idea with impact
Tackling environmental issues.
Seeking high-impact, sustainable ventures.
From waste, water, and environmental departments.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Inspiring voices who shared wisdom and vision at our awards ceremony
Driver Programs Manager, Public Policy and External Affairs, at Take-A-Lot Group Mobility and Transportation Panel
Build Your Business. Build Your Community
Your growth as a manufacturer creates jobs and strengthens our local economy. Take the next big step in your journey. Register for your free Summit ticket and secure your spot in this essential track.
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