Stitch Express, part of payments infrastructure company Stitch, has announced Elevate25, a new e-commerce conference set to take place on 7 August 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed to unite South Africa’s leading e-commerce brands, logistics providers, growth platforms, and digital agencies, the summit will welcome over 200 attendees for a day of actionable insights, strategy sharing, and industry-shaping conversation.

Attendees can expect insights from leaders at Google, TikTok, and Stitch, alongside fast-scaling local retail brands such as Bash, Sealand, and Burnt. Operational perspectives will be discussed by leading logistics partners like The Courier Guy, providing attendees with a well-rounded view of the entire commerce ecosystem.

Elevate25 is not a traditional expo. It is a purpose-built summit focused on high-value content and community-led learning, tailored to help merchants and operators thrive in one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital commerce markets.

“E-commerce in South Africa is evolving rapidly. Elevate25 brings together the founders, marketers, and enablers at the forefront of this growth to exchange ideas, challenge the status quo, and push the sector forward,” said Jani Landman, Growth Product Manager at Stitch Express.

The day will explore a wide range of themes critical to scaling in today’s e-commerce environment. Attendees will hear first-hand how leading South African brands are building operational resilience amongst international players encroaching on the market. The programme includes sessions on fulfilment logistics and delivery infrastructure, digital advertising strategies, emerging AI applications, and the evolving role of checkout and payments in conversion.

With South Africa’s e-commerce market projected to grow to $7.32 billion (R133 billion) by the end of 2025, the demand for scalable, sustainable, and customer-focused digital commerce strategies has never been greater.

Together, these companies represent the future of e-commerce in South Africa — and their participation signals the importance of collaboration, innovation, and shared learning across the industry.

Event Details:
Date: 7 August 2025
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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