Western Cape Investment Summit (WCIS) 2025 Highlights

The Western Cape Investment Summit 2025 (WCIS 2025) was an inaugural event held from November 5-7, 2025, at the CTICC, hosted by the Western Cape Government, to attract global investors to key sectors like Green Economy, Tech, and Agribusiness under the theme "Catalysing Growth, Connecting Opportunities", showcasing investment-ready projects and driving economic growth and job cretaion. The summit featured high-level discussions, sector-focused sessions, and a Deal Room for investor-project matching, highlighting the region's strong governance and logistics.

Objectives:

• Unite local, national, and global capital with investment opportunities.
• Drive high-impact investments in strategic sectors.
• Showcase the Western Cape's resilient economy and potential.

Key Sectors & Focus Areas:

• Green Economy & Water: Investments in water resilience, desalination, and renewable energy.
• Technology & Digital: Leveraging innovation in tourism and other sectors.
• Agribusiness & Logistics: Highlighting logistics performance and agricultural opportunities. 

Activities:

• Plenary Sessions & Panels: High-level discussions on economic growth.
• Sector Breakaways: In-depth analyses of key investment areas.
• Deal Room: Matchmaking between investors and project owners.
• Networking: Cocktail function and a gala dinner.

Outcomes and Highlights: 

• Premier Alan Winde emphasized the province's goal of reaching R1 trillion economy.
• Showcased hundreds of investment projects.
• Highlighted the province's strong governance, clean audits, and supportive environment for investors.