2025
Manufacturing 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.
From Workshop to Warehouse: Scaling Township Production.
This is the definitive event for the makers, producers, and industrial pioneers of the township economy. The Manufacturing Summit provides a practical blueprint for scaling production, meeting quality standards, accessing finance, and breaking into major retail and corporate supply chains.
20th & 21st November 2025
Thursday & Friday
Hospital View Park,Tembisa,
City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Unlocking the Productive Power of the Township.
Manufacturing is the engine of job creation and the backbone of a self-sufficient economy. Township entrepreneurs are already producing everything from textiles and cosmetics to furniture and processed foods. The potential is immense, but so are the hurdles.
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
Scaling Your Production
A deep dive into process optimization, funding for machinery, and the operational shifts needed to move from small-batch to bulk production.
Quality, Compliance & Certification:
Demystifying the process of getting 'retail ready' by meeting standards from SABS, food safety, and other regulatory bodies.
Funding Your Factory
A candid discussion with funders about securing asset finance for equipment, working capital for raw materials, and grants for industrial development.m
Getting Your Product to Market
A masterclass on how to approach buyers, price your products for profit, and get your foot in the door with corporate and retail supply chains.
Smart Sourcing & Localisation
Strategies for building a reliable supply chain for your raw materials and leveraging the "Proudly South African" advantage.
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 Make It, This is Your Summit.
This track is specifically designed for
In any sector (food & beverage, clothing & textiles, chemicals, furniture, metalwork, etc.).
Are looking to formalize and scale their operations.
Corporates seeking to diversify their supply chains.
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.
Explore Other Summit Tracks
