{"id":301980,"date":"2019-04-05T12:31:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T10:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=301980"},"modified":"2019-04-05T12:37:08","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T10:37:08","slug":"connect-ecommerce-summit-here-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/internet\/301980-connect-ecommerce-summit-here-in-july.html","title":{"rendered":"Connect eCommerce Summit here in July"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopify and uAfrica will host the 2019 Connect eCommerce Summit<\/strong><\/a> in Johannesburg on 16 July 2019 and in Cape Town on 18 July 2019.<\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s eCommerce market is still in its infancy compared to countries like China and the US, but with 31.18 million active Internet users it holds great potential.<\/p>\n

To help local entrepreneurs take advantage of the eCommerce opportunities in the country, Shopify and uAfrica joined forces to bring their Connect events to South Africa.<\/p>\n

The 2019 Connect eCommerce Summit will give delegates the knowledge and skills to establish, grow, and improve an online store.<\/p>\n

uAfrica marketing coordinator Danika Uhlmann said it provides a platform where experienced online merchants and newcomers can connect, network, and learn from each other.<\/p>\n

She added that the event not only focuses on general eCommerce topics, but also delves deeper into the everyday problems faced by online businesses in South Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess stories and personal experiences will be shared, along with hints, tips, and tricks from seasoned eCommerce veterans,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Speakers at the event include uAfrica MD and Bidorbuy founder Andy Higgins, serial entrepreneur Warrick Kernes, and Shopify\u2019s head of international growth.<\/p>\n

For more information about the event, visit the 2019 Connect eCommerce Summit website.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Now read: Huawei\u2019s P30 is ready to take over South Africa<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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