Urgent Notice To SABTIA Network Members:

SABTIA Conference postponed to 22 - 24 September 2008

Botswana, Gaborone 

 Conference Aims:

To facilitate the process of creating a platform for developing best practice in Southern African incubation;
Raising the profile of incubation in Southern Africa;
Facilitate the development of individuals in the practice of business incubation;
Facilitate the sharing of information amongst the practioners;
Profiling and promoting the members of the organisation as participants in the Southern African incubation domain;
Lobbying of governments, regional and international support agencies and organisations to support the incubation movement in Southern Africa Creating an opportunity for networking and alliance building and;
Spreading of learning. 

Topics to be discussed:

Projections on the Southern African economy, the challenges and opportunities;
Review the Incubation industry and the medium-term strategic and social prospects for Southern Africa
Identifying and discussing major trends and provocative ideas that will have an impact on the industry;
Training and development, knowledge sharing and case studiesInternational perspectives on the global economy, business, society and technology 

The event will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to capture – to meet – to grow – to network. 

Speakers:  To be Identified

Primary Target Market: Incubator Managers and staff enterprise development practioners, universities, governments, stakeholders and funders 

Sponsors: If you would like to be a sponsor or know of a sponsor for this event.  Please contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for sponsorship information.  There are only a few sponsorship opportunities left, so contact us now, to avoid disappointment. 

Sponsorship categories available: 

Platinum Sponsor               $35 000
Gold Sponsor                       $20 000
Silver Sponsor                     $10 000
Bronze Sponsor                   $  5 000
Display Sponsor                  $  2 500