Presentation: Situational Analysis: Botswana MSMEs’ Quality Management and Intellectual Property Capacity

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Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

Location: GICC - 9/2/25, 8:00 AM - 9/2/25, 8:30 AM (Africa/Gaborone) (30 minutes)

Presentation: Situational Analysis: Botswana MSMEs’ Quality Management and Intellectual Property Capacity

Letlhogonolo Moremi

Founder at ParkGrey IP Consultants

Letlhogonolo Moremi

Founder at ParkGrey IP Consultants

Letlhogonolo G. Moremi is an Attorney, and Intellectual Property and Development Consultant with a Law degree (LLB) from the University of Botswana and graduated with a

Master's degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD) from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management in 2023. Mr. Moremi is a 2022 World Intellectual

Property Organisation (WIPO) scholar, and is an alumni of the Civic Leadership program at the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center (YALI-RLC) in

Pretoria, South Africa.

Mr. Moremi is the founder Of ParkGrey IP - Botswana's first intellectual property consultancy firm servicing clients in Botswana and across the globe. He is also a Board Member of the Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA), an international NPO recognized by WIPO that drives IP development and education across the globe. Mr. Moremi is

an ardent believer in the power of creativity and innovation as tools for social and economic transformation, especially within the context Of developing economies.

Export Market Access & Trade Protocols

Understanding the rules, standards, and pathways to regional and global markets.

Special Economic Zones & Industrial Infrastructure

Leveraging SEZs and infrastructure to drive manufacturing competitiveness.

Financing & Investment Support

Unlocking capital, incentives, and risk mitigation for manufacturers.

Skills, Technology & Innovation

Building the capabilities needed for modern, export-ready production.

Public–Private Partnerships

Aligning policy, industry, and investment to accelerate industrial growth.

LMS26 is designed not only as a conversation space but as an action-oriented platform—connecting manufacturers with policymakers, financiers, buyers, and solution providers to unlock tangible growth opportunities. By fostering collaboration, sharing proven regional case studies, and aligning policy with industry needs, the Local Manufacturing Summit 2026 aims to play a pivotal role in positioning Botswana as a competitive manufacturing and export hub within Africa and beyond.

Annual Local Manufacturing Summit Participation Growth
14%

Projects Facilitated by Botswana Chamber of Mines
+100

Botswana's Import Bill (2024)
$7.06B

Botswana Chamber of Mines Members
43

LMS25 Delegates
314

LMS25 Exhibitors
53

Website visitors
22,000

International Speakers
4