Invitation to Eskom MSME Business Connect -Supplier Development Convention comes to Free State Province The Eskom Business Connect Programme is an initiative by the Eskom Development Foundation to support sustainable supplier development. Eskom is bringing together local Micro Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to access business opportunities at Eskom and other large companies in the area

Overview

The Eskom Business Connect Supplier Development Convention invitation is for local Free State MSMEs to participate in a business-connect event to access opportunities with Eskom and other large companies. The event runs 18–19 November 2026 in Welkom; RSVP by 16 November; seats are limited to 250; one representative per MSME.

Requirements

• MSME status and a valid Free State business address are required.
• RSVP is mandatory to secure a seat; maximum 250 attendees; one representative per MSME.
• Include MSME status documentation and business address with RSVP. (see attached files for details)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 19 November 2026 14:00; RSVP by 16 November 2026.
• Submission method: RSVP via the form link provided in the attachments: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/rGFueY12bV (see attached files).
• Documents to submit: MSME status documentation and business address details.
• Required registrations: MSME status (local Free State MSMEs).
• Briefing/session details: 18–19 November 2026, 08:00–15:30; Venue: Kingdom Ministries of Christ, Welkom; RSVP confirms attendance; seats limited to 250 (one representative per MSME).
• Where to obtain bid documents: not applicable; event invitation and RSVP details are in the attached invitations documents. (Free State SMMEs Invitations _ ESDEF Business Connect (002) (006).pdf), (Free State SMMEs Invitations _ ESDEF Business Connect (002) (006).pdf..pdf).