A trusted platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic engagement between business and government.

What We Do

We create high-impact platforms that connect business leaders with decision-makers to influence policy, build partnerships, and drive economic progress.

Policy Engagement

Engage directly with policymakers and contribute to discussions that shape South Africa’s economic landscape.

Executive Networking

Connect with influential business leaders, executives, and stakeholders across key industries.

Strategic Events

Participate in exclusive events, summits, and roundtables designed to foster meaningful dialogue.

Business Growth Platforms

Unlock opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and expansion in a dynamic business environment.

ABOUT PBF

About the
Progressive
Business Forum

Progressive Business Forum is a business-led platform dedicated to fostering strategic collaboration between business, government, industry leaders, investors, and global partners.

Through high-level engagements, policy dialogue, networking platforms, and strategic events, PBF facilitates meaningful participation in the economy, enables market access and investment opportunities, and advances inclusive value chains that drive sustainable economic growth, industrial development, transformation and shared prosperity.

ABOUT PBF

About the
Progressive
Business Forum

Progressive Business Forum is a business-led platform dedicated to fostering strategic collaboration between business, government, industry leaders, investors, and global partners.

Through high-level engagements, policy dialogue, networking platforms, and strategic events, PBF facilitates meaningful participation in the economy, enables market access and investment opportunities, and advances inclusive value chains that drive sustainable economic growth, industrial development, transformation and shared prosperity.

Featured programmes

Driving Dialogue. Delivering Impact.

Our events bring together leaders from business and government to engage, collaborate and drive meaningful impact.

Policy Engagement

We connect business with policymakers to shape practical dialogue, strengthen confidence and support inclusive economic growth.

Trade Mission

We open pathways for businesses to access new markets, build partnerships and explore trade and investment opportunities locally and internationally.

Industry Roundtables

We convene focused sector conversations that bring business, government and industry experts together to identify opportunities and unlock collaboration.

Business Engagement

We create meaningful platforms for networking, partnerships and business growth across sectors and regions.

Colloquium

We host high-level thought leadership platforms that advance shared solutions on trade, investment, economic diplomacy and inclusive development.

Presidential Dinners

We facilitate exclusive leadership engagements that strengthen relationships between business and political decision-makers.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Why Join the Progressive Business Forum​

Strategic networking with government, industry leaders, diplomats, and investors
Increased visibility and positioning of your business
Trade, investment, and market opportunities
SME support and business development opportunities
Access to high-level business forums, conferences, and industry engagements
Strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities
Industry insights, innovation, and knowledge-sharing platforms
Participation in inclusive economic growth and transformation initiatives
Opportunities to influence policy discussions

BECOME A MEMBER

Be Part of South Africa’s Most Influential Business Network

Join a community of leaders shaping the future of business and policy.
Connect with decision-makers, access exclusive events, and unlock opportunities for collaboration.

Be Part of South Africa’s

Most Influential Business Network

Join a community of leaders shaping the future of business and policy.
Unlock access, build strategic relationships, and drive meaningful impact.