Emerging Suppliers & B-BBEE Partners
GEPCON EXPO's dedicated Track 07 is designed exclusively for SMMEs, local manufacturers, township businesses, and B-BBEE-compliant suppliers seeking to access the education procurement market. Register below to attend the full day and participate in the SMME & B-BBEE Partnership track.
What Happens in Track 07
Two dedicated sessions running concurrently with the main programme — focused entirely on supplier development, B-BBEE compliance, and direct buyer–supplier matchmaking.
Track 07
SMME, Supplier & B-BBEE Partnership
Session 1
11:15 – 12:30
Accessing Education Procurement: How Institutions Buy and How to Get on Their Lists
Procurement Officer (TBC) · SMME Supplier (TBC)
Enterprise & Supplier Development: B-BBEE Models and ESD Opportunities
ESD Practitioner (TBC) – Corporate–SMME Partnership Case Study
OEM & Large Supplier Matchmaking
Facilitated one-on-one introductions
Session 2
14:00 – 15:15
Building a Competitive Supplier Offering: Positioning for Subcontracting & Joint Bids
SMME Business Development Specialist (TBC)
OEM Collaboration: How Large Suppliers Partner with SMMEs
OEM Representative (TBC) – SMME Partnership & Distribution Model
Buyer–Supplier Roundtable & Rapid Pitch Sessions
Live matchmaking with education procurement buyers
Track 07 is Built for Emerging Suppliers
SMME Suppliers
LTSM, furniture, EdTech, stationery, uniforms, cleaning, catering, security, transport
Local Manufacturers
South African manufacturers seeking to supply directly to schools and institutions
Township & Emerging Businesses
Businesses in underserved communities looking to enter the education supply chain
Distributors & Resellers
Authorised distributors and resellers of education-related products and services
Procurement-Ready Startups
Early-stage businesses with compliant offerings ready to pitch to buyers
B-BBEE Certified Entities
Level 1–4 B-BBEE contributors seeking ESD partnerships and joint ventures
Secure Your SMME Delegate Pass
Register as a Track 07 delegate to access the full day conference, exhibition floor, and the dedicated SMME & B-BBEE Partnership sessions — including live buyer–supplier matchmaking.
Delegate Pricing
All prices include VAT. Full payment required to confirm.
- Full day conference access
- Track 07 — SMME & B-BBEE sessions
- Exhibition floor — meet 200+ suppliers & OEMs
- Full catering (brunch, lunch, refreshments)
- Buyer–Supplier Matchmaking Roundtable
- Official event programme & catalogue
- CPD attendance certificate
Why Track 07?