Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025

22–24 July 2025

Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre

Johannesburg, South Africa

A Global Call to Action for Inclusive SME Growth

The Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025, hosted by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Department of Small Business Development of South Africa, brings together high-level leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders to accelerate the growth and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide.

This flagship gathering sets the stage for bold policy dialogue and collaborative action to make SMEs key players in achieving sustainable and inclusive economic development.

Who Should Attend?

✅ Government Ministers & Policymakers – Exchange strategies and shape the global SME agenda.
✅ SME Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders – Gain exposure, network globally, and access new opportunities.
✅ Private Sector Leaders & Corporates – Build inclusive supply chains and partner with agile SMEs.
✅ Development Partners & NGOs – Collaborate to drive impact through SME empowerment.
✅ Academics & Policy Experts – Share evidence-based insights to inform national and global strategies.

Why Attend?

• Influence Global Policy: Help shape the next wave of SME-centred development priorities.
• Connect Across Sectors: Meet global decision-makers, innovators, and changemakers in one place.
• Spotlight Innovation: Discover scalable SME solutions driving sustainability, digitalisation, and trade.
• Create Opportunity: Open doors to international collaboration, funding, and growth.
• Champion Inclusivity: Advance the role of women- and youth-led SMEs in global value chains.

Join Us in Johannesburg

Set against the vibrant backdrop of South Africa’s economic hub, this event is more than a meeting—it’s a platform for real progress. Be part of the conversation that puts SMEs at the centre of global trade and development.

👉 Register now to reserve your seat at the table where the future of SMEs is being shaped.