07:30 - Registration & Coffee Mixer while exploring the Activation Floor
09:00 â 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 â 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 â 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 â 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 â 18:00 Closing remarks & networking event
18:00 â 21:00 Networking Event
07:30 - Registration & Coffee Mixer while exploring the Activation Floor
09:00 â 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 â Closing Remarks
12:15 â 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 â Depart for site visits