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Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [7/4/2019]
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE SA) will this week host two workshops aimed at accelerators and incubators in Cape Town and Johannesburg — on the “value for money” of acceleration, and how data can be used more effectively to make decisions and achieve objectives.
For those in Nigeria interested in IBM’s tech offerings in the cloud space, artificial intelligence, blockchain and design thinking, you’ll want to attend a three-day IBM Tech Bootcamp which takes place from Wednesday (10 April) to Friday (12 April) in Lagos.
This article is part of a weekly series that highlights all the top startup events, competitions, networking sessions, workshops and conferences in Africa.
If you have any event recommendations for us to add to the list, or next week’s, please let us know in the comments below or send us an email.
Not all of the events are free and some will require booking in advance. Please click on the event names to find out more information.
Cape Town
DataHack4FI Season 3 Cape Town Launch
The DataHack4FI Innovation Competition promotes the use of data and data analytics to solve challenges experienced by individuals or communities. The competition encourages Pan-African collaboration by creating opportunities for data enthusiasts and emerging tech companies to partner in developing solutions that address local financial and economic inclusion-related challenges.
Date: 10 April, 6pm to 8.30pm
Location: Workshop 17 Watershed, 17 Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Stellenbosch Digital LaunchLab Talk
Join Root founders Jonathan Stewart and Louw Hopley as they discuss their startup journey and their plans for the future.
Date: 11 April, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Nedbank Stellenbosch University LaunchLab
ANDE SA Incubator and Accelerator workshop
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs SA invites incubators, accelerators and other business development service providers for a Global Accelerator Learning Initiatives Workshop on data utilisation.
Date: 12 April, 9am to 12pm
Location: Workshop 17 Watershed, 17 Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Launch of ANDE SA’s Impact Management Learning Lab
In partnership with Social Value UK, ANDE SA will launch the Impact Management for the SA social and creative enterprises sectors project, with support from the British Council’s Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies (DICE) Fund.
Date: 12 April, 9am to 12pm
Location: Workshop 17 Watershed, 17 Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Johannesburg
The Era of Branded Content: Connect, Engage, Amplify
Join this event to learn about a case studies on branded content. The event will feature a look at how Banco Santander, one of Europe’s largest banks, was able to redefine a traditional service to a millennial audience through a content-based communication strategy.
Date: 9 April, 6.30pm to 8pm
Location: TBD
SoGal Johannesburg Networking Launch
Join SoGal as it launches its Johannesburg chapter with a brunch and fun luxury ride sponsored by BMW Bedfordview.
Date: 9 April, 8am to 3pm
Location: BMW Bedfordview dealership, 8 Kings Rd, Bedfordview
State of ecommerce in South Africa
Platinum Seed founder and CEO Bradley Elliot will share his entrepreneurial journey and business insights at this Startup Grind Pretoria event, which will also cover major trends in online retail and ecommerce.
Date: 9 April, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Location: African Beer Emporium, 367A Church Street, Pretoria
Southern Africa Startup Awards launch
Setup a Startup will be launching the nominations for the Southern Africa Startup Awards.
Date: 10 April, 10am to 12pm
Location: JSE, 2 Gwen Ln, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg
Next Gen will host a master class on the effect of the current economic climate on small businesses and the burning issues affecting these enterprises.
Date: 10 April, 8am to 12pm
Location: Impact Hub Rosebank, 9 Walters street, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Discussing Female Tech Entrepreneurship
The Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme, Hivos Southern Africa and mLab Southern Africa welcome female tech entrepreneurs to participate in a focus group discussion on the challenges female entrepreneurs face in the technology field.
Date: 10 April, 6pm to 8pm
Location: mLab Southern Africa, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria
Ashoka SEA Change Pitch Event
See 12 pre-selected social entrepreneurs from across the continent showcase their ventures, plus two panel discussions, a vibrant keynote speaker, as well as networking opportunities in this full-day event
Date: 11 April, 8am to 5pm
Location: Bowmans Auditorium, 11 Alice Lane, Sandton, Johannesburg
ANDE SA Incubator and Accelerator workshop
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs SA invites incubators, accelerators and other capacity development providers for a Global Accelerator Learning Initiatives Workshop on data utilisation.
Date: 10 April, 9am to 12pm
Location: Workshop17 West Street, 138 West Street, Sandton, Johannesburg
Rustenburg
Sharpen your sales skills with sales guru Mark Keating and discover the insights, tools and resources all small business owners need to succeed in the new digital world with Toure Owen from Google Africa. Learn how to fund your business courtesy of FNB head of SME Business Jesse Weinberg.
Date: 13 April, 8.30am
Location: Protea Hotel hunters Rest Mountain Resort, Rustenberg
Democratic Republic of Congo
Elan RDC business development services sector lead Bas Zuidberg will talk about the essential point of business development at this Startup Grind Kinshasa event.
Date: 13 April, 1pm to 3pm
Location: Pullman Kinshasa Hôtel 4, Avenue des Sénégalais, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa
Ghana
This networking event aims to create a platform for young people to share ideas on how to identify, clarify and convert opportunities into business ventures by learning to engage and leverage their passions.
The event also seeks to promote partnerships that are directed towards providing a support base for young entrepreneurs and innovators.
Date: 13 April, 9am to 5pm
Location: TBD
Kenya
Startup Grind Eldoret hosts St Bakhita House of Hope Vocational Training Centre project coordinator Zuzana Benkova. At the event, Benkova will discuss how to make projects sustainable, among other issues.
Date: 12 April, 5pm to 7.30pm
Location: Sirikwa Hotel, Elgeyo Road, Eldoret
Nigeria
If you have a strong idea that could be pitched more clearly, then join this startup pitch bootcamp. In just three hours, this intensive workshop will help you improve your pitching skills and understand the components of a great pitch, providing plenty of practice until you get it right.
Date: 9 April, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Location: Protea Hotel hunters Rest Mountain Resort, Rustenberg
Join this three day deep dive into IBM Technology tools for startups, entrepreneurs and creatives.
Date: 10 to 12 April, 10am to 12pm
Location: IBM Lagos Client Centre, 5th Floor, Churchgate Tower 2, Churchgate Street, V.I, Lagos
Featured image: Delegates pictured at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2018 held in Cape Town in November last year.
