- Cape Town and the Western Cape hosts three significant events in the first week of November, uniting leaders, investors and policymakers to drive inclusive and sustainable growth and regional collaboration.
- The events are set to reinforce Cape Town and the Western Cape as a leading regional economy, as well as an inspiring destination for business events.
This November, Cape Town and the Western Cape will host a landmark week of leadership, investment and regional collaboration as three major events converge to advance inclusive growth, unlock new investment opportunities, and facilitate global dialogue.
Wesgro is proud to support these events, which will bring together global leaders, investors and changemakers, and are set to have a positive economic impact in the region.
From 2–5 November, the Regional Leaders’ Summit, a bi-annual forum of seven partner regions - Bavaria, Georgia, Québec, São Paulo, Shandong, Upper Austria and the Western Cape - convened in Cape Town to focus on cooperation and knowledge sharing across key areas such as trade, investment and safety.
From 5–7 November, the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Cornerstone Conference, will bring together nearly 500 exceptional women leaders from 30 countries. Held under the theme Ubuntu – I Am Because We Are, delegates will examine critical global issues, the impact of artificial intelligence and the vital role of arts and culture in shaping our collective future, all through a women's lens.
Running concurrently, the Western Cape government will host the inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit from 5-7 November. The summit will connect investors with high-potential opportunities in the region’s priority sectors including renewable energy, technology and tourism. Delegates will have an opportunity to see first-hand why Cape Town and the Western Cape is a leading regional economy.
Commenting on the significance of the week, Wrenelle Stander, Wesgro CEO, said: “Innovation, knowledge and sustainability will define global competitiveness in the decade ahead. By hosting pre-eminent women leaders, investors and policymakers, Cape Town and the Western Cape is strengthening the networks that will drive the province’s growth, while enhancing our reputation as a word-class business events destination.”
Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, also noted: “This landmark week demonstrates the power of collaboration. By hosting regional leaders, investors and innovators, we are advancing our Growth for Jobs Strategy, and helping position Cape Town and the Western Cape on the global stage.
Alderman James Vos, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, said: “Every connection made this week represents opportunity, more jobs, investment, and confidence in our shared future. Cape Town looks forward to welcoming delegates to our beautiful city and encourages them to explore the many opportunities available for tourism, trade, and investment. At the summit, we will also be launching Volume Three of the City’s Ease of Doing Business Index, which highlights the improvements and measures implemented to streamline and accelerate a wide range of business-facing services.”
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