11 June 2013

SASDC’s Second Annual Synergy Conference and Business Opportunity Fair

Submitted by: Shalane Yuen

The South African Supplier Diversity Council (SASDC) is showcasing more than 50 exhibitors consisting of our certified bona-fide black suppliers and Corporate Members with the motive of Partnering for Synergy. This premier event is held annually and this year takes place from the 25th to the 26th June 2013 at Emperors Palace Kempton Park, Johannesburg.

Certified suppliers exhibit their products on the first day of the conference, giving corporates an opportunity to engage and network with them. Our programme for the 26thJune 2013 includes a series of topical breakaway sessions workshops featuring local and international speakers. Delegates will get to discuss and ask questions based on the key topics affecting entrepreneurship and procurement market access in South Africa. The power plenary luncheon will be the last activity for the conference; industry thought leaders will be unpacking the topic of “Procurement Corruption - Economic and Transformation Impact”.

The SASDC is a member-directed not for profit organisation. It is the leading corporate council in South Africa dedicated to promoting sustainable supplier diversity value-add, through targeted procurement and black supplier development.

We are also proud to announce our new conference name and logo “SASDC Synergy Conference”

Packages are still available for delegates, sponsorship and suppliers who want to exhibit, more information will be posted on our website and all our social media networks.