By Sympathy Mangwenya
The International Women’s Multisector Conference, the brainchild of Yes We Can Business Women Network and Hearts Unlimited have announced Nedbank’s support for the 2026 edition, taking place from the 31st of July to the 2nd of August at Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead.
The conference, themed “Capital Without Borders: Strategic Relationships for Sustainable Wealth,” will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, policymakers, development organisations and industry experts to discuss practical ways to support enterprise growth, access to markets, investment readiness and business sustainability.
Nedbank is supporting the conference as the official Gala Dinner Sponsor and will participate in selected sessions focused on entrepreneurship, access to finance, innovation, and business growth.
Lauren Deva, Executive: Client Value Proposition and Strategy – Nedbank SME, said the conference provides a valuable platform for women entrepreneurs and business leaders to connect and engage on issues affecting SME growth.
“Nedbank is proud to sponsor the International Women’s Multisector Conference, as it aligns strongly with our commitment to the development of women-owned and women-led businesses.
We believe SMEs are the heartbeat of inclusive economic growth, and through partnerships like this, we are able to support entrepreneurs with access to knowledge, networks and opportunities that help them build sustainable businesses,” she explained.
Prisca Nyabvure, Director of the Yes We Can Business Women Network and Conference Organiser, said Nedbank’s participation will contribute to the programme by bringing business and financial expertise into conversations relevant to entrepreneurs.
“We appreciate Nedbank’s support for this year’s conference. Their participation will contribute to discussions on access to finance, innovation, investment readiness and business growth.
“As we mark Mandela Month and prepare for Women’s Month, partnerships with the private sector remain important in creating platforms where women and youth entrepreneurs can engage, learn and build meaningful business relationships.”
The International Women’s Multisector Conference 2026 will focus on entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, cross-sector collaboration and the role of women-led businesses in contributing to economic participation.
In its third year,the conference continues to grow bigger and draw various stakeholders from the global space.
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