Better Growth Forum

Published on May 3, 2026

About the event

Across industries, competitive intensity is rising as new business models and unconventional players redefine value creation. Established businesses are increasingly contending with alternative “value players” that deliver competitive outcomes through cost-efficient and differentiated approaches. This shift is placing sustained pressure on margins for established players, hindering growth and weakening competitive advantages.

Join us at the Westcliff Four Seasons Hotel in Johannesburg for the fourth installment of the Simon-Kucher Better Growth Forum on May 21, 2026, where we will explore how to drive better growth in an increasingly competitive market.
 
At this year’s forum, Simon-Kucher, a globally recognised pricing and growth specialist, will host a series of engaging sessions focused on how organisations can unlock sustainable growth in this evolving environment, equipping leaders with the strategies and capabilities needed to…

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