2015

Youth Enterprise
Summit 2015
Western Cape
29-30 June
Strand Towers Hotel
Cape Town

Theme:
Success in Youth Business
within the context of NDP

INVITATION
Ithalomso
PROJECTS & INVESTMENTS

Building Sustainable Youth Enterprises

The South African population is currently estimated to be at 48.9 million. Out of this gure 37.5% (18.34 million)
is youth.This suggests that the substantial number of South Africans is the youth. However, due to the legacy of
the apartheid policies of the past and the existing gaps in current policies this segment of our population is still
faced with socio-economic challenges such as high rate of unemployment, poverty and lack of business
opportunities and skills relevant to the market needs. Moreover, in the tapestry of enterprises in South Africa
youth own only an estimated mere 5.5%, reinforcing the point that youth have limited access to business
opportunities.
Breaking the cycle of poverty that leads to, unemployment, crime and squalor; and increasing business
opportunities for youth to participate fully and meaningfully in the economic landscape remain a challenge for
South Africa.
Objective of the Summit
Challenges facing Youth Entrepreneur South Africa
a) Difculties to access competitive markets are a well-known and documented dimension of SMME
problems. Aside from the lack of information on available opportunities, there's a greater need for
support mechanisms in this business running sphere.
b) SMMEs often nd it difcult to enter markets because their costs and prices are too high. This calls
for support not only for marketing or the operational and training side rather also on
seed capital required for startups.
c) Often SMMEs are located too far from (larger) markets or face prohibitive transport costs. This calls
for creative steps among suppliers (to share transport facilities) or for improvements in the
transport infrastructure, e.g. freight trains that service rural and township areas.
d) Suppliers may provide preferential procurement conditions or just advice and more indirectly
support to meet local demands from larger rms or public-sector bodies. This applies in particular
to PDI suppliers who are to be helped to overcome past discrimination.
e) Tax incentives, like making previously marginalised areas like townships and rural areas
business tax-free zones for SMEs.

Objectives of the Youth Enterprise Summit

Create a platform for dialogue between the representatives of the province's youth, civil

society with private business and government programmes, on the subject of youth
unemployment and job creation.
To raise awareness of the challenge of youth unemployment in the province towards
providing real solutions that are based on public participation.
To create a platform where employers and talent scouts can showcase opportunities for youth
employment, skills development, career planning and enterprise development.
To formulate a plausible 'plan of action' to address further some of the practical employment challenges
faced by the youth.
To agree on a high-level plan for the monitoring and evaluation of the 'plan of action.'
To raise prole of Youth owned enterprises and other forms of enterprises

2015

Youth Enterprise
Summit 2015
Western Cape
29-30 June

Western Cape Youth Entrepreneur Summit 29-20 June 2015

Ithalomso
PROJECTS & INVESTMENTS

Topics to be covered
Challenges facingYouth Entrepreneur
Access to Finance
Building SustainableYouth Entrepreneur
Fostering a culture of sustainable partnerships and alliances in the local industry towards sustainable
Youth Enterprises
Youth enterprises development in the space of renewable energy
The role that South African entrepreneurs should play in value creation in the economy, and how
entrepreneurship can be used to empower society
MainstreamingYouth Economic participation at local Municipality
Investments in agricultural nance to improve productivity, smooth consumption and reach remote
young people with relevant nancial services.

Who should attend?

Youth Entrepreneurs
Youth Business Chambers
Youth Cooperatives
Youth/Student leaders
UnemployedYouth
Youth from Rural and Urban Area
Youth Ofcers
Local Economic Development Manager
Registration
R500- RegisteredYouth Business
R150 Students andYouth Organization/NGO's
R1500 Government/Municipality
Register online http://youthenterprisesummit.weebly.com/

Ithalomso
PROJECTS & INVESTMENTS

Theme: Starting & Managing a Successful Youth Business within the context of NDP: Key Ingredients

2015

Youth Enterprise
Summit 2015
Western Cape
29-30 June

Exhibition
The platform created will encourage and create a conducive environment for exhibitors to interact, showcase
their products and services, network with their peers, engage actively in skills transfer, business development
and keep abreast of industry compliance and environmental consciousness.
The target participants include but limited to:
Financial services sector including the development funding institutions.
Government Ministries and Professional Industry Bodies / Associations and Agencies.
Training and Educational institutions including the Sector Education Training Authorities.
Cost to attend as an exhibitor
There is a minimum and affordable participation fee of R10 000 which is inclusive of the following
1 plug point
2 double spot light
fascia and fascia name1 table & 4 chairs
2 name badges
Exhibitors will have access to:
The full conference schedule for 2 people
The Gala Dinner for 2 people
The site visit for 2 people
If you wish to exhibit at YES 2015 please deposit fee:
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Code: 051001
Account Number: 070377847
Account Name: Ithalomso (Pty) Ltd
Send proof of payment to:
Fax: 086 715 1692
Email: andevu@ithalomso.co.za

Ithalomso
PROJECTS & INVESTMENTS

Theme: Starting & Managing a Successful Youth Business within the context of NDP: Key Ingredients

2015

Youth Enterprise
Summit 2015
Western Cape
29-30 June

2015

Youth Enterprise
Summit 2015
Western Cape
29-30 June

Ithalomso
PROJECTS & INVESTMENTS

Tel: +27 21 824 3066 Fax: 086 715 1692

Email: andevu@ithalomso.co.za
www.ithalomso.co.za