Welcome to
KwaZulu-Natal
The KZN Investment Conference (KZNIC), facilitated by Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) on behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal
government will take place on 22-24 October 2025. The Conference aims to strengthen public-private sector partnerships,
attract investment, and position the province as a premier investment destination. The conference serves as a platform for
dialogue, collaboration and economic growth. It brings together stakeholders from around the globe to discuss trade and
investment opportunities in KZN. It is a dynamic space where businesses, investors and policymakers connect to shape the future
and drive the province’s growth through strategic partnerships, collaboration, and deal-making. growth and change.
We are pleased to extend an invitation to investors to pledge their projects at the Conference. The minimum investment pledge
amount has been set at R100 million, with the expectation that pledged projects will be implemented within 36 months.
Conference Objectives
- Promote KZN’s Investment Potential: Showcase the province’s strategic advantages, including infrastructure, natural resources, and key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and technology.
- Attract and Expand Investments: Facilitate business connections, promote networking, and highlight success stories of investment in KZN.
- Enhance Economic Growth and Competitiveness: Discuss business environment improvements, regulatory efficiency, and infrastructure development.
- Encourage Collaboration: Foster partnerships between local businesses, government, and international investors for economic transformation.
- Showcase Successful Investment Cases: Present real-life success stories and best practices in investment promotion.
- Support Catalytic Projects: Provide a platform for project owners to connect with potential investors.
- Facilitate Export Opportunities: Leverage KZN’s role as a key export hub within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Secure Investment Pledges: Align with South Africa’s national goal of attracting R2 trillion in investments over five years.
Investment Pledges
A central feature of the event will be the announcement of investment pledges by businesses and investors. We are calling on all
industry leaders in the private and public sector to commit to new investments, business expansion and public infrastructure
projects valued at R100 million and above, to be implemented within the next three years. These pledges will be made publicly in
the presence of dignitaries, business leaders, and international delegates, providing a powerful platform to profile both private
and public sector investments contribution to the province’s growth.
Should you be willing to make an investment pledge at the 2025 KZN Investment Conference, kindly complete the attached KZN
Investment Pledge Form and submit it together with your company logo and, where applicable, project logo. The TIKZN team will
follow up with you and provide further details regarding the programme and related opportunities for visibility.
Please return the completed pledge form and logos by 19 September 2025 to:
- Ms Bongekile Ngwenya (bongekile@tikzn.co.za)
- Ms Senamile Mgenge (senamile@tikzn.co.za)
Partners & Sponsors.
Publications
Below are publications and presentations from the conference
News
Below are publications and presentations from the conference