Thousands of South African entrepreneurs and business owners are facing one of the biggest barriers to growth: access to finance.
To help address this challenge, Access to Finance Live will make its debut at The Business Show :: Africa taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg on 2 and 3 September 2026.
As a dedicated funding and business development platform within one of Africa's largest business events, Access to Finance Live will connect SMEs directly with leading funders, financial experts, business support organizations and development partners, providing new opportunities for businesses to access the capital needed to start, sustain and expand.
According to Mike Anderson, Founder and CEO of NSBC Africa: “Funding is one of the most significant barriers preventing SMEs from reaching their full potential. Access to Finance Live is designed to help business owners better understand funding, improve funding preparation and connect with reliable funding solutions that can unlock growth.”
Visitors attending Access to Finance Live will have the opportunity to:
- Find out the funding options available to SMEs
- Connect directly with funders and finance experts
- Learn how to improve funding preparation
- Understand what funders are looking for in successful applications
- Find working capital, asset finance, development finance and alternative financing solutions
- Gain practical business development insights from industry experts.
The launch comes at a time when South Africa’s SME sector is looking for faster, simpler and more accessible funding solutions to support expansion, job creation and economic growth.
Access to Finance Live is part of The Business Show :: Africa, where thousands of entrepreneurs, business owners, decision makers and growth-focused organizations will gather over two days to explore opportunities, find solutions and build valuable business relationships.
This program will have the following features:
- 200+ exhibitors
- Funding and finance opportunities
- Business Development Workshops and Masterclasses
- Expert-led keynote sessions
- networking opportunities
- New products, services and technologies designed for SMEs.
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Tickets are limited.
Business owners, entrepreneurs and decision makers can secure their free tickets by registering online.
Business Show :: Africa | 2nd and 3rd September 2026 | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Register for free now and learn how The Business Show :: Africa and Access to Finance Live can help you unlock the next phase of your business growth.