2024 WiN FEST PROGRAMME

Festival of Impact 

From high-energy discussions to immersive activations, WiN Festival 2024 was designed to inspire, connect, & elevate. 

 Want to relive the experience? Browse through the official festival programme to see the dynamic sessions, influential speakers, and must-see activations that shaped this groundbreaking event! 

Check out the full programme now! 

WHAT IS THE WiN FESTIVAL?

The WomenIN (WiN) Festival is more than a landmark event – it’s a powerful catalyst for change and an extension of the impact we have been creating for the last 7+ years through our various sector-focused events. Our mission is to break down silos, create meaningful connections and bring influential male voices into the conversation to drive the women empowerment movement and fully empower women.

Day One: 14 November 2024

07:30 - Registration & Coffee Mixer while exploring the Activation Floor

09:00 – Opening Ceremony

10:00 - Session 1: Empowering to lead

Moderator:

  • Rashid Toefy, Deputy Director General, Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Panelists:

  • Janine George, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Carrol Boyes
  • Raksha Naidoo, CEO, Particle Group & Chairlady, Women IN Mining South Africa
  • Helene Smuts, Founder, Credo Growth & Board Member, EO Accelerator
  • Palesa Shipalana, Chief Director, Economy and Infrastructure, Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
11:00 – 11:30 Morning Break
11:30 - Session 2: Mastering the art of networking: building authentic and impactful connections

Moderator:

  • Nande Mbala, Miss South Africa 2nd Runner-up & Miss World SA 1st Runner-up

Panelists:

  • Angela Shurina, Executive Brain Breakthrough Coach
  • Sam Gqomo, Director, Womandla Global Network
  • Yolanda Mabuto, CEO, Divaine Growth Solutions
12:15 - Session 3: Empowering communities: a vision for sustainable entrepreneurship

Moderator:

  • Belvana Abeli, Green Economy Investment Portfolio Manager, Wesgro

Panelists:

  • Tracey Gilmore, Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer, Taking Care of Business
  • Nomzamo Matodlana, Branch Manager, Taking Care of Business
12:45 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:15 - Session 4 (fireside chat): From homelessness to global success: Penny Streeter (obe): an inspiring journey in business and environmental advocacy

Moderator:

  • Theresa Smith, News Editor, ESI Africa, VUKA Group

Speaker:

  • Penny Streeter, Entrepreneur and Founder, A24 Group
14:45 - Session 5: Embracing authenticity on the entrepreneurial journey: A fireside chat with Rushda Moosajee

Moderator:

  • Jamie Thurston, CXO & Co-Founder, LOOP

Panelists:

  • Rushda Moosajee, Founder, Rush Tush
15:15 - Session 6: Authenticity in leadership: breaking barriers and reducing red tape

Moderator:

  • Jamie Thurston, CXO & Co-Founder, LOOP

Panelists:

  • Aeysha Augustus, Deputy Director, Red Tape Reduction Unit, Western Cape Government

Key Takeaways:

  • How authenticity can challenge and dismantle red tape.
  • Practical steps the Red Tape Reduction Unit is taking to streamline business processes and regulations.
  • Success stories of businesses empowered by reduced red tape.
  • The role of government in creating an easier business environment by 2035.
15:45 – 16:00 Comfort Break
16:00 - Session 7: Failing forward - turning failures into triumphs

Moderator:

  • Tshepo Kgobe, CEO Gautrain Management Agency

Speaker:

  • Rumisha Chaitram, Managing Director, Robit, South Africa
16:30 - Session 8: Breaking barriers: women thriving in male-dominated spaces

Moderator:

  • Zanele Mngadi, Chief Legal Counsel, Nedbank

Panelists:

  • Nono Cele-Xaba, VT Director at SuperSport and Owner of Goat Clothing
  • Shaila Hari, Founder/Director of Shaila Enterprises, specialising in Social & Ethics, ESG
  • Ruby Moloisane, B-BBEE Programme Manager, Lesedi
  • Lindi Goosen,Civil Engineer, Graduate Programme, Gautrain Management Agency
17:45 – 18:00 Closing remarks & networking event
18:00 – 21:00 Networking Event

Day Two: 15 November 2024

07:30 - Registration & Coffee Mixer while exploring the Activation Floor

09:00 – 09:15 Welcome & Recap

09:20 - Session 1 (fireside chat): Empowering brands and breaking boundaries: a fireside chat with khensani nobanda on leadership and innovation

Moderator:

  • Tshepo Kgodo, CEO; Gautrain Management Agency

Speaker:

  • Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Nedbank Group
10:00 - Session 2: Empowering women through leadership and financial independence

Moderator:

  • Annaleigh Vallie,Group Executive Head: Integrated Communications, Nedbank

Panelists:

  • Phumela Xanywa, Executive Head of Nedbank Commercial Banking Sales and Service, Nedbank
  • Reyana Sallie, Chair of the Gender Equity Forum, Nedbank
  • Tracey Muller, Head of Advice and Philanthropy, Nedbank Wealth Management (SA)
10:45 WALK & WIN
11:30 - Session 3: Radiant wellness: empowering women from the inside out

Moderator:

  • Marius Basson, Director, MENstruation FOUNDATION

Panelists:

  • Laura Johnston, CEO, Phytoceutics
  • Rechelle Kloeck, Founder, Motherkind Co
  • Dr Mwanja Chundu, Specialist Psychiatrist
  • Lauren Engelbrecht-Titus, Africa: Head Of Sales, Education & Artistry, Fenty Beauty | Fenty Skin | Fenty Fragrance
12:15 – Closing Remarks
12:15 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – Depart for site visits