Connect eCommerce Summit 2019 - Johannesburg
Tue Jul 16, 14:00 - Tue Jul 16, 19:00
Focus Rooms
ABOUT
16 July 2019 | Johannesburg | Focus Rooms | 14h00
Following the success of the first Connect eCommerce Summit in 2018, Shopify and uAfrica are back in July for Connect 2019. Along with other major players in the South African eCommerce field, we bring you the industry experts, the insights, skills and knowledge to establish, grow and improve your online store.
Shopify is coming to South Africa for this event and sending representatives to provide valuable insight, while uAfrica’s very own Andy Higgins will be sharing his vast knowledge on the eCommerce space. Also joining them is Warrick Kernes, founder of the Insaka eCommerce Academy. Hear about eCommerce success stories, listen to a panel discussion involving some of the top players in the industry and network with like-minded people in the exciting field of eCommerce.
What are you waiting for?! Register for Connect 2019 - tickets are limited.
AGENDA
14:00 Arrival
14:15 Welcome and Introduction
14:25 The Shopify Story & e-commerce around the world. Presented by the Shopify Head of International Growth, Amanda Marochko
14:55 Designing your next Dollar - making money by design. Presented by the Founder & CEO of Designing Humans, Dean Broadley
15:20 Building a profitable e-commerce business: real life stories from Warrick Kernes, serial entrepreneur
15:55 It's all about the Brand: Digital Marketing and Customer Service. Presented by TDMC's Cheryl Ingram
16:20 Introduction to the Ecommerce Forum Africa. Presented by EFA's Alastair Tempest
16:30 Time to Connect: Enjoy Snacks and Refreshments
17:15 Will eCommerce in South Africa replace traditional retail? Presented by e-commerce entrepreneur, Andy Higgins
17:50 How to succeed in dropshipping in South Africa. Presented by Dropstore co-founder, Adewale Adejumo
18:15 Debating e-commerce: Industry experts in the hot seat answering questions with regards to SA e-commerce - Panel members include Andy Higgins (uAfrica.com); Craig Lubbe (bidorbuy.co.za); Jonathan Smit (PayFast); Claude Blatter (Google )
18:45 Closing & Networking
?19:00 Finished
*Agenda is subject to change