South Africa will host its third South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on 18 November 2020 under the theme: “Investment in a post-COVID environment – consolidation and reconstruction”.
 
This year’s conference shifts focus from new investment pledges towards delivery of existing commitments. It will also concentrate on progress made in implementing policies to improve the investment environment.
 
The conference takes places as the country emerges from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic which had a drastic impact on the economy. There was a sharp drop in fixed investment activity, disruption in production and a prolonged decrease in demand for many service industries.
 
The third South Africa Investment Conference will take the format of a hybrid event with a hub-and-spoke satellite approach. While the main event will be held in Gauteng, the following provinces will focus on specific sectors:
 
· Eastern Cape (Automotive Industry)
 
· KwaZulu-Natal (Maritime & Energy)
 
· Mpumalanga (Agriculture)
 
· North West (Mining)
 
· Western Cape (Agriculture & Technology)
 
· Northern Cape (Renewable Energy)
 
· Free State (Mining and Agriculture)