Interest is growing as the biggest global investment to hit the City’s shores draws closer. The 2024 reSURGEnce Conference takes place from 17 to 21 July 2024.

DURBAN is open for business and investment. This will be demonstrated by the large delegation from the United States of America (USA) including captains of industry, businesses, investors, financers, decision makers, and high-profile leaders
who will attend the 2024 reSURGEnce Durban Conference taking place in the City next month.

Interested local businesses are invited to be part of the reSURGEnce Durban Conference taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from 17 to 21 July. This global investment conference will be held under the theme ‘Moving the needle forward towards economic emancipation.’ The conference is hosted by eThekwini Municipality
in collaboration with partners from the USA. It will present platforms where entrepreneurs will gain access to capital and
investment opportunities. The five-day investment conference will take place in the form of trade shows, empowerment conferences, taking hosted delegations on site visits to local key developments, networking and pitching sessions, youth entrepreneurship and a music concert to showcase local talent to an international audience.

EThekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele said: “This is part of the City’s efforts and plan of action to boost trade and investment in Durban. Businesses are therefore invited to register and showcase their businesses to an international investment delegation. This could unlock new markets, clientele base and collaborations which could result in massive business growth,” he said.

The exhibitor registration closing date is 30 June 2024. Exhibition registration fees are as follows:
• Small, medium, and micro enterprises: R500 
• Non-profit organisations: R1 000
• Non-governmental organisations: R1 000
• Tertiary institutions: R2 000
• Government departments: R5 000
• Government agencies: R5 000 
• Corporates: R5 000 

To register for the reSURGEnce Durban Conference and for more information visit www. resurganceconference.org 
The City is ready to welcome international visitors to this exciting event being hosted in eThekwini for the first time.