The SASDC is the leading advocate of supplier diversity and, the true spirit of our organisational mission’s focus on collaboration, we endeavour to support our corporate members, strategic partners and certified black owned businesses by creating collaborative platforms through which we can collectively bridge the gap that impedes tangible inclusive procurement and development outcomes. The potential is tremendous when we expand our horizons. Supplier diversity stimulates competition, unlocks creativity, and connects companies to local communities. Ultimately, it powers business ecosystems where all can thrive.

By bringing together leading minds across sectors, we aim to explore how to leverage the ingenuity and talents of previously untapped suppliers. How can we amplify new voices and bring fresh thinking into our supply chains? How can procurement and partnership strategies accelerate the growth of black-owned, particularly black women- and youth-owned businesses, now and into the future?

We are thrilled to be hosting this prestigious conference themed: “Empowering Tomorrow – Innovating Inclusive Economic Prosperity” where we will embark on a transformative journey to delve into future-facing supplier diversity best practices, preferential procurement strategies, supplier development methodologies, and enterprise growth models.

Set against the dynamic backdrop of Johannesburg, this year’s event anticipates the convergence of over 300 forward-thinking procurement executives, supplier diversity professionals, government representatives, certified Black business owners, and esteemed guests from around the globe. During our time together, we will share strategies for enacting and maximizing the benefits of inclusive sourcing programs