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
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