Professional Speakers

Ethical leadership, accountable governance and social justice are central to her keynotes, helping organisations consider how their decisions shape trust and long-term success. A former Public Protector, Cape-based Prof. Madonsela brings first-hand experience of holding power to account and navigating difficult decisions under intense scrutiny. She holds the Law Trust Research Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University and directs its Centre for Social Justice. Her contribution to drafting the Constitution adds depth to discussions about rights, responsibility and inclusion. For corporate audiences, she connects these principles to leadership challenges, encouraging integrity, constructive dialogue and a stronger sense of shared purpose.

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Literature, art, philosophy and humour become powerful tools in the hands of Dr Adrian Saville - an economist and investment practitioner. He draws on history and the ideas of diverse thinkers and storytellers to make strategic and business questions vivid, relevant and memorable.

Years spent teaching sharp, enquiring minds, locally and internationally, inform his ability to hold an audience’s attention and connect complex ideas with everyday experience. For leaders considering growth, investment and Africa’s prospects, his presentations offer rigorous thinking delivered with warmth and wit. Audiences leave with fresh perspectives, a clearer understanding of the forces shaping business, and inspired ideas that stay with them beyond the event.

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With more than three decades of experience spanning technology, telecommunications, digital infrastructure and financial innovation, this entrepreneur has helped shape many of South Africa's most significant digital milestones. As Google's first Country Manager in South Africa, he established the company's local presence and contributed to the launches of Google Maps, Street View and YouTube, while also playing a role in major fibre infrastructure projects. A technology investor, company founder and experienced board director, his expertise spans artificial intelligence, Bitcoin, innovation, digital transformation and the future of business. Combining deep technical knowledge with commercial insight, he delivers practical, thought provoking perspectives on the technologies reshaping organisations, economies and society.

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An entrepreneur who transformed a fictional television character into a functioning food brand, he built a restaurant and mobile catering business rooted in township enterprise. He later launched a food accelerator supporting emerging hospitality entrepreneurs, providing structured mentorship and market access. With a Master’s degree in Business and an early career in information technology, he combines operational discipline with brand insight. He speaks on entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, township economies and scalable business models, drawing on lived experience of building ventures from concept to revenue in constrained environments for established companies and development institutions.

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A technology strategist and transformation advisor with more than 17 years in digital innovation, he works with senior leaders navigating large scale change. He previously held executive roles in global consulting before founding a digital product laboratory later acquired after a decade of growth. His client portfolio has included multinational brands across technology, telecommunications and consumer sectors. Author of Tech Adjacent and The Adaptability Code, he focuses on practical frameworks that help non technical executives respond to disruption, redesign operating models and build adaptable organisations prepared for sustained technological and market shifts.

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Based in Cape Town, Stix is the Springboks senior assistant coach, specialising in backline strategy and performance culture. He has been part of the national setup since 2016. During that period the team secured Rugby World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, with his remit centred on attacking systems, player development and cohesion under pressure. Appointed to the role in his mid thirties, he became one of the youngest coaches at that level. His coaching philosophy emphasises merit, clarity of role and collective accountability. For executive audiences, he translates elite preparation, succession planning and high performance alignment into practical leadership insight for complex organisations.

Rapelang Rabana is a globally recognised tech entrepreneur, impact investor and thought leader in digital innovation and education. A World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and founder of Rekindle Learning, she helps organisations capture and scale institutional knowledge. As Co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide, she advances digital learning across Africa, and as a Founding Partner at FFWD Innovation and Grindstone Ventures, she drives enterprise growth and innovation strategy. With accolades from Forbes, Fast Company and the World Entrepreneurship Forum, Rapelang speaks compellingly on digital transformation, future-ready skills and inclusive innovation, making her a standout choice for corporate keynotes, panels and management conferences.

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Splitting his time between Europe and South Africa, Rich Mulholland is a globally recognised keynote speaker, MC and communication strategist who turns corporate events into unforgettable experiences. Dividing his time between South Africa and the UK, he draws on his unconventional journey from rock-and-roll roadie to founder of Missing Link, Africa’s leading presentation and training firm. With over two decades of stage experience and keynotes in more than 30 countries, Rich empowers organisations to lead with courage, innovate with purpose and communicate with impact. The author of Legacide, Boredom Slayer and Here Be Dragons, he challenges teams to ditch mediocrity and embrace bold, meaningful change.

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