The Standard Bank Top Women Conference is a leading women-in-business conference bringing together SMEs, corporate leaders, and industry experts to unlock practical strategies for success.
In 2024, Topco Media and Standard Bank highlighted women-owned businesses to increase awareness around women empowerment and gender equality initiatives. Through this collaboration, the goal of equality and advancing the South African economy can be achieved.
In 2023 the conference addressed gender disparities and women's empowerment through the key theme that is “Rise Above The Noise”. These conversations tackled hard-hitting issues such as opportunity inequality, empowerment, gender-based violence and remote working for women, to name a few. Through the theme, the conference aimed to fuel the global gender empowerment movement by connecting women entrepreneurs, global icons, thought leaders and experts to offer inspiration and actionable insights.
In 2025, the conference continued to advance gender empowerment in South Africa, Africa and beyond.
This year, across two days, guests gain actionable insights into business growth and scaling strategies, accessing funding and SME finance, managing cash flow and sustainability, and navigating real challenges faced by women-owned businesses.
Visitors hear from entrepreneurs and leaders who have built and scaled businesses in real-world conditions and are ready to share what actually works.
More importantly, guests gain direct access to Standard Bank Business & Commercial Banking specialists, giving them the opportunity to explore business banking solutions, SME funding opportunities, and financial tools to support growth.
Whether visitors are start-up founders, a growing SME, or an established business looking to expand, this event connects them to the people, insights, and financial solutions that move businesses forward.