- 12th November 2025
- Cape Town , South Africa
About the Event
Welcome to BIGBOX
South Africa 2025
BIGBOX South Africa 2025, hosted for the first time in Cape Town, marks a pivotal moment for the country’s rapidly transforming retail and e-commerce ecosystem. South Africa’s retail sector is a powerhouse, contributing nearly 20% to the national GDP in 2025, and Cape Town stands at its epicentre. home to iconic destinations like Canal Walk and the V&A Waterfront, seamlessly blending modern malls with renowned international and local brands.
The market demonstrates remarkable resilience and growth, with retail sales increasing by 5.6% year-on-year as of July 2025. Online retail is surging, expected to surpass R130 billion (about $7 billion) and account for almost 10% of total retail sales. This boom is driven by a robust 38% annual growth in e-commerce, far outpacing traditional physical retail expansion. Cape Town has emerged as a regional nexus for both physical and digital consumer engagement, offering international entrants and local innovators access to millions of urban consumers across the MENA and broader African regions.
Reinventing Retail. Empowering E-Commerce
BIGBOX South Africa 2025 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and global experts to explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices shaping the future of retail. The summit serves as a premier platform for building partnerships, sharing actionable insights, and driving digital transformation within a thriving, progressive physical infrastructure and high digital penetration environment. Cape Town’s welcoming business climate and strategic location establish it as an ideal venue for this flagship event. fostering innovation, expanding networks, and advancing excellence in retail and e-commerce across Africa.
BIGBOX South Africa 2025 is where industry visionaries converge to shape the future, ensure sustainable growth, and propel the next wave of retail transformation both locally and regionally
BIGBOX South Africa 2025 welcomes an exceptional gathering of industry leaders and decision-makers representing every segment of retail and e-commerce, technology, and business operations. Delegates include over 120 senior professionals from top regional and global organizations.
Why Attend?
Gain Insights
Uncover the latest trends, market dynamics, and consumer behaviours shaping the retail and ecommerce landscape in South Africa.
Network
Connect with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials to forge partnerships and collaborations that drive innovation.
Explore Innovations
Discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions revolutionizing the retail and ecommerce experience, from seamless online transactions to the integration of augmented reality.
Learn from Success
Hear firsthand from successful ecommerce entrepreneurs, retail executives, and tech innovators who have navigated the challenges and triumphed in the ever-evolving business landscape.
SPEAKERS
Meet Now Our Incredible Speakers
Retail & Commerce Strategist
Resonate Consulting
Head of Digital
Montego Pet Nutrition
Chief Strategy Officer
Retail Supermarket Nigeria
Managing Executive: Customer & Growth
Home Choice
Head of Trend
Pepkor Holdings
Market place Manager
takealot Group
Head of Shops Vertical
Dr. D
Head of Marketplace
takealot.com
Delegate profiles
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Digital Officers (CDOs), Founders and Co-Founders
Venture Capitalists (VCs) and Principal Investors
Vice Presidents (VPs), Directors, General Managers, and Heads of:
Retail and E-commerce Operations
Supply Chain Management and Warehousing
Customer Experience and Omnichannel Services
Digital Transformation Initiatives
Call Centre and Data Centre Operations
Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
Mall Operations and Services
Product Development and Innovation
Business Intelligence, Analytics, and IT
Who Will Sponsor
Companies and solution providers specializing in ground-breaking technologies and services for the retail and e-commerce industry are eligible to sponsor or exhibit at BIGBOX South Africa. Key sectors and offerings include:
Digital transformation and enterprise technology solutions
Customer experience management and omnichannel platforms
Warehouse automation and inventory management systems
Retail store design, development, and operations
Point-of-sale (POS), payment gateway, and fintech services
Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms
Cybersecurity and data protection providers
Data management and analytics solutions
Logistics, delivery, and fulfillment services
IT infrastructure, call centre, and data centre solutions
BIGBOX South Africa gives companies direct access to retail executives, allows for exclusive thought leadership, enhances brand visibility, and opens unparalleled networking opportunities with high-level attendees seeking innovative partners and market solutions in one of Africa’s fastest-growing retail hubs. BIGBOX South Africa 2025 offers a full spectrum of sponsorship packages designed for maximum brand impact and strategic engagement with the region’s top retail and e-commerce leaders.
Our Sponsors
Confirmed Sponsor updated shortly!
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