The Roster · Keynote Speakers

18 voices shaping the national conversation.

World Cup-winning captains, founders, journalists and humanitarians — the keynote speakers South Africa's most ambitious organisations put on their main stage.

01
International Touring

Siya Kolisi

Leadership / Resilience · Gqeberha

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain and the first Black player to lead South Africa. Founder of the Kolisi Foundation, Siya speaks globally on leadership, resilience and turning adversity into legacy.

02
Limited Dates

Dr. Patrice Motsepe

Business / Philanthropy · Johannesburg

Africa's first Black billionaire, founder of African Rainbow Minerals and CAF President. A Giving Pledge signatory whose keynotes focus on African enterprise, ethical capitalism and continental upliftment.

03
Limited Dates

Maria Ramos

Finance / Economic Strategy · Johannesburg

Former CEO of Absa Group and Transnet, ex-Director-General of the National Treasury. One of the world's most respected voices on emerging-market finance and corporate governance.

04
Limited Dates

Adrian Gore

Innovation / Behavioural Economics · Johannesburg

Founder and CEO of Discovery. Architect of the Vitality shared-value model now licensed across 40 countries. Speaks on optimism, behavioural change and building globally scalable South African ideas.

05
High in Demand

Caster Semenya

Resilience / Identity · Limpopo

Two-time Olympic 800m champion and three-time World Champion. A global icon of perseverance whose decade-long fight for athlete dignity has reshaped conversations on identity, equity and human rights.

06
International Touring

Lewis Pugh

Climate / Endurance · Cape Town

UN Patron of the Oceans and pioneer endurance swimmer. The only person to complete long-distance swims in every ocean of the world. Speaks on climate action, courage and leading from the front.

07
High in Demand

Dr. Iqbal Survé

Media / Entrepreneurship · Cape Town

Founder of Sekunjalo Investments and Independent Media. A medical doctor turned global investor whose keynotes draw on three decades of African enterprise and transformation.

08
High in Demand

Vusi Thembekwayo

Business / Disruption · Johannesburg

Author, venture capitalist and one of the world's most-booked African business speakers. Known for high-impact keynotes on disruption, strategy and ruthless executional discipline.

09
High in Demand

Pepe Marais

Purpose / Creative Leadership · Cape Town

Co-founder of Joe Public, the agency he led to become Africa's most-awarded creative shop. Author of Growing Greatness, with a signature keynote on purpose-driven business transformation.

10
International Touring

Justice Malala

Politics / Geopolitics · Johannesburg

Award-winning political commentator and author of The Plot to Save South Africa. A trusted analyst at Davos and corporate boardrooms on African political risk and economic trajectory.

11
High in Demand

Redi Tlhabi

Journalism / Social Change · Johannesburg

Award-winning broadcaster, author of Endings & Beginnings and Khwezi. A globally respected voice on gender-based violence, justice and Africa's evolving social contract.

12
High in Demand

Bobby Skinstad

Leadership / High Performance · Cape Town

Former Springbok captain, broadcaster and venture capitalist. Translates two decades of elite sport and start-up investment into keynotes on teams, leadership and high-performance culture.

13
Limited Dates

Wendy Lucas-Bull

Governance / Women in Leadership · Johannesburg

Former chairperson of Absa Group, founder of Peotona. One of South Africa's most influential non-executive directors, speaking on governance, succession and women at the top of business.

14
Limited Dates

Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman

Humanitarianism / Service · Pietermaritzburg

Founder of Gift of the Givers, Africa's largest disaster-relief NGO. A doctor whose keynotes on service, faith and operational excellence under crisis move audiences from boardrooms to stadiums.

15
High in Demand

Khaya Dlanga

Marketing / Storytelling · Cape Town

Best-selling author, brand strategist and former Coca-Cola Africa marketing lead. A sought-after speaker on culture, brand storytelling and the modern African consumer.

16
High in Demand

Lebo Gunguluza

Entrepreneurship / Wealth Creation · Durban

Self-made entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragons' Den SA. Founder of the GEM Group with a flagship keynote on the seven 'Es' of entrepreneurial success.

17
High in Demand

Gareth Cliff

Media / Free Speech · Johannesburg

Founder of CliffCentral, broadcaster and entrepreneur. A provocative voice on independent media, civic engagement and the future of work.

18
High in Demand

Ndumi Hadebe

Executive Coaching / Performance · Johannesburg

Author of Get Out of Your Own Way and one of South Africa's most respected executive coaches. Keynotes focus on self-leadership, behavioural mastery and unlocking executive potential.

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