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The South African Black Entrepreneurs Forum (SABEF)
welcomes you to participate in our inaugural
Kasi-2-Kasi Go Digital Summit taking place at the
Soweto Theatre in Soweto, South Africa, 14- 16 April 2015.
The inaugural Summit theme of Go Digital was selected to provide a platform for government,
business, academics and community leaders to engage on how developments in technology
and ICT will drive socio-economic development and become an effective conduit for sustainable
and meaningful job creation.
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The Go Digital Summit is aligned to achieving the goals of our country’s National
Development Plan (NDP), which aims to address South Africa’s national, regional and global
connectivity by bridging the digital divide.
The NDP seeks to create an environment that enables economic infrastructure
development, whilst facilitating employment creation in an inclusive and equitable manner.
The NDP further emphasises the importance of small business in communities like Soweto
and the role of that this sector plays in job creation.
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PLATINUM
R375 000
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS
● Co-Branding rights to the Summit
● Receive 10 x complimentary VIP guest invites to attend the
Summit
● Enjoy access to the restricted VIP Summit lounge which will
host invited government officials and participating speakers
● Enjoy a complimentary lunch in the VIP Summit lounge for
Day 1 and Day 2
● 8 x Organization banners to be placed within the conference
area
• 1 large hanging banner on the main stage;
• 2 vertical drop banners the main auditorium stage area;
• 2 banners to be displayed in the VIP network zone;
• 2 banners to be displayed outside the venue entrance and
• 1 large hanging / wall banner to be placed at the registration
area
● Only sponsor to enjoy dedicated exhibition/branding stall in the
delegate chill zone area (main cafeteria where delegates will
network during breaks and lunchtime)
● Additional sponsor banners to be displayed at Summit cocktail
function
● Sponsor to give address during conference
● Sponsor to act as chair for one of the panel discussions
● Sponsor to co-host Summit cocktail function
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PLATINUM
R375 000
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS
● Invitations to attend the by invitation only cocktail function to
which government officials and participating speakers will be
invited
● Sponsor’s boilerplate to be included into all media material
● Sponsor’s promotional brochure will be included in the Delegate
Pack
● The sponsor will be listed and profiled on the Summit website
and social media platforms, as well as all Summit communication
material
● The sponsor’s company logo will be featured on all Summit
electronic display stations
● The logo and branding will be included on all branding items
produced for the Summit
● The sponsor will be requested to participate in targeted key
media engagement during the Summit
● Be entitled to a full page colour advertisement in the Summit
brochure
● The sponsor will be able to include corporate branded gifts to
guest speakers and attending government officials
● Sponsor to be listed on all Summit collateral as a platinum
sponsor.
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GOLD
R275 000
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS
● Branding rights to the Summit workshops taking place over
the two days
● Placement of 2 x banners at the Summit by invitation only
cocktail function
● Sponsor’s promotional brochure will be included in the
Delegate Pack
● The sponsor will be listed and profiled on the Summit
website, social media platforms as well as all communication
material
● The sponsor’s company logo will be featured on electronic
display stations during Summit
● The sponsor’s logo and branding will be included on all
Summit related branding collateral
● Sponsor’s boilerplate to be included in all media material
● The sponsor will be requested to participate in targeted key
media engagement during the Summit
● Half page full colour advertisement in the Summit brochure
● Sponsor to be listed on all Summit collateral as a gold
sponsor
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GOLD
R275 000
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS
● Sponsor will also be able to include corporate branded gifts to
guest speakers and attending government officials
● 5 x Organization VIP complimentary guest invites to attend the
Summit
● Invitations to attend the by invitation only cocktail function to
which VIP guests and participating speakers will be invited
● 4 x Organization banners (2 inside auditorium, 2 at registration
area)
● Sponsor will be listed on all Summit collateral as a gold sponsor.
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SILVER
R175 000
SPONSORSHIP
BENEFITS
● The sponsor will be listed and profiled on the Summit website,
social media platforms as well as all communication material
● The sponsor’s company logo will be featured on electronic
Summit stations
● 4 x Complimentary Organization VIP guests invites
● 4 x Organization banners to be placed in the delegate chill zone
(cafeteria area)
● Sponsor will be listed on all Summit collateral as a silver sponsor.
● Place 2 x sponsor banners at the Summit cocktail function
● Sponsor’s boilerplate to be included in all media material
● Sponsor’s promotional brochure will be included in the Delegate
Pack
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LOCATION
The Summit will take place in
Soweto, Gauteng. Considered to
be, South Africa’s most populous
black urban residential area, it
represents not only the struggle
history, but is a true microcosm the
spirit of entrepreneurship and small
enterprise development.
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INSPIRE, SHARE AND LEARN
The Summit will also host a series of workshops, panel
discussions and presentations from relevant local and regional
experts and stakeholders from the private and public sector,
as well as academia and civil society organisations.
Hosted over two days the sessions will showcase interventions, technologies,
products and services that are geared to uplift and service township enterprises.
With the Summit we aim to create an engaging environment that inspires, shares
and helps all participants to take back lessons from the Summit and implement them
into effective government policies, best business practices and ultimately bridge the
gap between where we are now and where we need to be to build successful and
sustainable businesses for future generations to prosper.
The Kasi-2-Kasi Go Digital Summit provides a unique opportunity for your
organisation to gain exposure to participating government departments, academic
institutions, ICT business peers, local community business enterprises, innovation
incubators and the media.
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Small Business Participants will benefit by
●A
n opportunity to engage directly with the relevant
government and corporate stakeholders
●A
n opportunity to learn and integrate key and free business
technologies to advance their enterprises
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n opportunity to learn about available government ICT
support services and infrastructure
●A
n opportunity to be part of a dialogue with the government
and corporate sector in shaping the ICT landscape of South
Africa to better suit their business development
●A
n opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs
that have a shared vision to grow
“ Kasi-2-kasi
is about
bridging the
gap for future
generations to
prosper “
Matsi Modise, Executive
Director, SABEF
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Government Participants will benefit by
●H
aving a targeted audience of township business enterprises to engage
with
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n opportunity to share national & local government ICT interventions
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n opportunity to share government technology business development
support services
●A
n opportunity to be part of a dialogue with township enterprises to
discuss their ICT needs and governments planned way forward
Corporate Participants will benefit by
●H
aving a targeted audience of township enterprises to promote products
and services
● An opportunity to display products and services
●A
n opportunity to expose your brand to a unique audience of small
businesses
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n opportunity to engage key and relevant government stakeholders
●A
n opportunity to be part of a dialogue with the government and small
businesses in shaping the ICT landscape of South Africa
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BRAND LOVE
Recent studies show that some traditional and online advertising methods
are decreasing in efficiency while sponsorships provide a new and better
way to reach key audiences and impact them on an emotional level. Kasi-2Kasi Go Digital Summit provides a direct and meaningful platform to spread
good-will in the community and benefit local small businesses operating in
Soweto. Ideal sponsors include organisations that offer relevant products and
services in the Digital and ICT sector and have an interest in furthering the
agenda for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
COMMUNITY CITIZENSHIP
Soweto has become a bustling, vibrant, economically diverse and valued
part of South Africa’s economy.
Through Kasi-2-Kasi we will create a platform that connects your
organisation with this diverse community of entrepreneurs and future
leaders.
The Kasi-2-Kasi Go Digital Summit provides your business with a unique
opportunity to compliment your current support of entrepreneurs and
extend your reach this diverse audience.
We call on you to demonstrate your community citizenship and put your
small business and entrepreneur marketing commitment into action as one
of the select sponsors of this event.
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GET IN TOUCH
Contact the SABEF Summit Team today and we
will craft a sponsorship package to match your
specific needs.
With your support SABEF is seeking to procure
sponsorship to cover event operating expenses
as well as future SABEF entrepreneur workshops
planned for 2015.
SABEF National Executive Director
Ms. Matsi Modise
[email protected]
T +27 11 053 7091
M: + 27 72 475 9834
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