Retail and Automotive industries remain at the frontline of South Africa’s real
economy – sustaining employment, driving daily commerce, and presenting
compelling yet complex investment opportunities.
The inaugural Two Cent Forum session will provide a focused industry deep dive into these interconnected sectors, exploring:
- Shifting consumer demand patterns and affordability pressures
- Risk and resilience across the automotive value chain
- SME participation within township, informal, and aftermarket markets
- Implications for credit structuring, capital deployment, and investment returns
The session will combine market intelligence with practical investment
perspectives, positioning the Forum as a high-value engagement platform for
industry professionals and capital providers.
Audience Profile:
- Institutional investors and private capital providers
- Development finance institutions and ecosystem partners
- SME operators and industry practitioners
- Retail and automotive sector stakeholders
- Financial advisors and industry professionals
Event Logistics:

