ABOUT

Why this summit exists

SME Growth & Innovation Summit 2026 was convened to give Hawassa's small and medium enterprises the same access to market intelligence, digital tools and partnerships that larger organizations already enjoy.

WHAT YOU GAIN

Four outcomes we design for

Futuristic Market Insights

Discover global and regional trends redefining business growth.

Technology & Scaling

Learn practical frameworks for future-proofing operations.

Strategic Networking

Connect with entrepreneurs, executives and decision-makers.

Interactive Panel & Q&A

Get strategic questions answered by business experts.

Portrait of MIESSA TADESSE MOHAMMED

THE ORGANIZER

MIESSA TADESSE MOHAMMED

Branch Sales and Customer Service Officer · Oromia Bank S.C. · Shafeta Branch

Working daily with business banking clients across Hawassa, the organizer saw the same barriers repeat: limited access to digital know-how, fragmented supplier networks and few forums where owners can compare notes honestly. The summit is the answer to that gap.

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