The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has advised that the International Small Business Congress (ISBC) will take place from 15 to 18 September 2012, in Johannesburg. According to the dti, individuals from governments (policymakers), small business support agencies, entrepreneurs, business membership organisations, academia, financial institutions, international development agencies and various others with an interest in entrepreneurship and small business development around the world will meet to discuss issues pertinent to the promotion of entrepreneurship and small business worldwide. For more information, please visit www.isbc2012.org