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• County Meath Tour of the Ancient Flour Mill I Led By Her I The Lekker Network

  2026-09-05T09:00:00+00:00 · Martry Mill, County Meath

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  Join Katelyn Allegra for an exclusive tour of the ancient flour mill , with records dating back to 1323 and run by the Tallon family since 1859. James Tallon, a 5th-generation miller, will show us how the restored mill works using water from the river, then guide us through a han

• AI Uncorked! Agents for Business: What Actually Works

  2026-09-10T15:30:00+00:00 · Innovation City Cape Town, Cape Town

  Organised by Innovation City Cape Town

  AI agents are everywhere right now. But beyond the hype, what are businesses actually deploying, and where are they seeing measurable results? Join the team from Nineteen58 for a practical, founder-friendly conversation exploring how AI agents are being used across customer suppo

• Germany Global Connection Wine & Dine I Led By Her I The Lekker Network

  2026-09-10T17:00:00+00:00 · Cologne, Cologne

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  An evening connecting fellow South African women living abroad, sharing stories of life in Germany, building networks, and creating community with women who understand the journey. In celebration of South African Women's Month, Led By Her (the women-led arm of The Lekker Network,

• Startup Stories: Altera Biosciences

  2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 · OneBio Innovation Centre, Cape Town

  Organised by OneBio Innovation Centre

  Come hang out with the community for the next session of our Start-Up Stories series! Altera is on a mission to redesign the rules of compatibility by building a universal donor cell platform designed to enable scalable, immune-compatible, off-the-shelf allogeneic therapies for c

• Cape HealthTech Connect 2026

  2026-09-17T07:00:00+00:00 · Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), Francie Van Zijl Dr, Tygerberg, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa, Cape Town

  Organised by Stellenbosch Network

  Cape HealthTech Connect brings together health researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, startups, industry leaders, investors and funders who are passionate about advancing healthcare innovation. Attend to build meaningful connections, discover emerging technologies and explore op

• Building Iconic South African Companies

  2026-09-17T15:00:00+00:00 · The Tryst, Joburg

  Organised by The Open Letter

  The man who helped build Discovery and took Vitality global is coming to Joburg. What does it actually take to build a South African company that outlasts everyone who doubted it? Join us for our next Open Letter Gathering in Johannesburg, an evening for founders, operators, inve

• TUNL Talks x Veldskoen: How To Generate International Demand

  2026-09-17T15:30:00+00:00 · 22 Cumberland Rd, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa, Cape Town

  Organised by TUNL

  An in-person conversation with Veldskoen on generating international demand for a South African brand — talk, Q&A, and networking with SA businesses going global. Always wanted to sell your products overseas but no idea how to generate international demand? Veldskoen has figured

• Founder with Cell C Business

  2026-09-18T14:00:00+00:00 · Discovery Padel Park

  Organised by The Open Letter

  Founders Padel Social Step off the pitch deck and onto the padel court. Join a small group of founders for an afternoon of friendly competition, great conversations, and new connections. Whether you're a seasoned player or trying padel for the first time, this event is all about

• Heineken Brewery Cork | TLN Ireland

  2026-09-18T16:00:00+00:00 · Murphy's Brewery | Heineken Cork, Shandon

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  Join The Lekker Network Ireland , where great people, meaningful conversations, and memorable experiences come together. Whether you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, learn something new, or simply enjoy a fantastic SAFFAsphere, this event h

• Dubai Global Connection Breakfast I Led By Her I The Lekker Network

  2026-09-20T05:00:00+00:00 · Surf House Dubai, UAE

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  Led By Her, the women-led initiative of The Lekker Network, is hosting a casual breakfast at Surf House Dubai , bringing together South African and South Africa-connected women for a relaxed morning of meaningful conversation and new connections. Join us for an easygoing breakfas

• Cincinnati Global Connection I Led By Her I The Lekker Network

  2026-09-25T22:30:00+00:00 · Cincinnati

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  Join Susie Strydom for an intimate evening under the tree canopy of her garden, a relaxed gathering to connect over some lekker bites, good conversation, and meaningful company. 📅 Friday, 25th September 🕗 6:30 – 8:30 PM 📍 8018 Ashley View Drive, Cincinnati , Ohio 45227 Led By

• The Lekker Network Connect | TLN Ireland

  2026-09-26T12:00:00+00:00 · Holywood Rugby Football Club, Belfast

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  Join The Lekker Network Ireland , where great people, meaningful conversations, and memorable experiences come together. Whether you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, learn something new, or simply enjoy a fantastic SAFFAsphere, this event h

• The Lekker Network Public Q&A | Hosted by Renier Lombard and Nic Latouf

  2026-09-29T07:00:00+00:00 · Online

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  Howzit! Got a question? Bring it. Join us for an open, informal Q&A session where you can ask questions, share ideas, and engage in conversation with other members of the community. There’s no set agenda and no question is too big, small, random or specific. Whether you’re curiou

• Thrive Under 25: The Founders Building South Africa’s Future

  2026-10-01T15:30:00+00:00 · Innovation City Cape Town, Cape Town

  Organised by Innovation City Cape Town

  South Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs is already building. Thrive Under 25 will introduce three exceptional young founders who are creating ambitious businesses, challenging established industries and turning bold ideas into real opportunities. Each entrepreneur will sh

• Buying Back SA Tech from Durban

  2026-10-01T16:30:00+00:00 · Jonsson Workwear Ballito Store, Ballito

  Organised by The Open Letter

  Gumtree was South African. Then for 18 years it wasn't. In 2022 a Durban company bought it back. Everyone assumes you have to be in Cape Town or Joburg to build something that matters. Ignition Group has quietly disproved that from Umhlanga, with over 4,000 people and a portfolio

• Founders Café

  2026-10-10T06:15:00+00:00 · Flower Café, Cape Town

  Organised by Founders Café

  A curated founder morning that swaps isolation for connection, clarity and momentum. No more building alone. Founding looks thrilling from the outside. From the inside, it can be the loneliest job there is — a hundred decisions only you can make, a calendar that's chock-full whil

• Led By Her | SA to The USA: All you need to know

  2026-10-14T14:00:00+00:00 · Online

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  America is complex, exciting, and nothing like what you expect, and South Africans are navigating it in their thousands. This session is your comprehensive, honest, experience-led guide to making the move. We're covering visas, careers, cost of living, culture shock, healthcare,

• Cocktails & Capital: Backing the Backers

  2026-10-22T15:30:00+00:00

  Organised by Innovation City Cape Town

  A Food for Thought event brought to you by Finance Isle of Man Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 17:30–19:00 The venture capital conversation usually centres on start-ups seeking funding. This time, we’re flipping the script. Join Zachariah George , Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ve

• Led By Her | SA to The Netherlands, All You Need to Know

  2026-11-04T13:30:00+00:00 · Online

  Organised by The Lekker Network

  We have brought together two South Africans who made the move to the Netherlands and built extraordinary lives and careers on the other side. Maybe you've got a job offer on the table. Maybe you're just deep in the "is this actually doable" research phase. Or maybe you just want

• The Open Letter Cape Town Gathering

  2026-11-05T15:00:00+00:00 · Innovation City, Cape Town

  Organised by The Open Letter

  Join us in Cape Town on 5 November as we bring together founders, operators, and the people building South Africa's startup ecosystem. Expect sharp conversations, practical insights, and a room full of people worth knowing. Theme, speakers, and full programme to be announced. Dat