# SME South Africa is making the final preparations of the one-day SME Funding Summit 2026 taking place this week. Entrepreneurs from across South Africa will gather in Sandton as the event seeks to connect small and medium-sized businesses with investors, lenders and funding experts. Organisers say the summit will provide practical guidance on securing finance, improving funding readiness and scaling businesses. More than 500 founders are expected to attend, with networking opportunities, panel discussions and workshops anticipated to help entrepreneurs access capital and grow their enterprises.
Preparations for SME Funding Summit underway