The 2nd Provincial LED Conference took place in Graaff-Reinet from 18 - 20 March 2009.  The main thrust of the programme was "Partnerships for inclusive LED".   Topics were relevent to the local situation and some valuable lessons were learnt from a presentation given by Maura Walsh from Duhallow in Ireland.  
 
Camdeboo Municipality was the proud host of the Karoo Development Conference & Trade Fair, which was held in Graaff-Reinet on 25 - 27 March 2009.  This Conference, the first of its kind in South Africa, was a huge success, with a full programme of diverse topics that were presented by speakers from as far afield as Australia.  For more information visit their website  http://karoospace.co.za/conference 
 
The International Mohair Summit initiated by Ikwezi Municipality and scheduled to take place in Graaff-Reinet during November 2009, is taking shape.  More details will be provided as soon as they become available.  Watch this space!

These events generate major spin-offs for Graaff-Reinet and surrounding towns.  The two Conferences brought socio-economic specialists, academics, high-ranking officials, politicians and other dignatories to the Camdeboo.   Small and large enterprise were provided with a fantastic opportunity to showcase their unique Karoo products and potential, thereby creating interest in and attracting investment to our area and the Karoo as a whole.