1000 +
Participants
400 +
Companies Attending
30 +
Speakers
Women Leading Change
The Power of Collective Intelligence
Johannesburg, South Africa
Friday, 31 July 2026
Transforming uncertainty into opportunity through bold leadership
Leadership is at an inflection point. Technological acceleration, geopolitical uncertainty, shifting workforce dynamics and widening economic and social divides are reshaping how organizations and societies operate. In this environment, leadership is increasingly defined not by individual expertise alone, but by the ability to bring together diverse perspectives, experiences and capabilities to navigate complexity, sustain trust and create opportunity amid disruption.
As part of the broader Women Leading Change platform, this half-day conference brings together executive leaders and changemakers to explore the leadership capabilities needed to build more resilient, inclusive and future-ready organizations and economies.
Attendance is invite-only to encourage open, intimate dialogue, and registration will be announced soon.
Key Themes

Trust as a Strategic Asset
In an AI-driven world, trust determines whether institutions perform or fail. Leadership today is the discipline of earning that trust and using it responsibly at scale.

Reskilling for Opportunity
Work is no longer only an economic issue — it is a social one. Leadership decisions on technology and skills determine jobs, dignity and access to economic opportunity.

Representation to Results
Expanding leadership pipelines brings new capability into board and executive decision-making. It strengthens governance and enables organizations to manage short-term pressures without undermining long-term outcomes.

Leading Across Generations
As workplaces become increasingly multi-generational, leaders must bridge differing expectations, experiences, and approaches to work in ways that strengthen connection, culture, capability and long-term organizational resilience

Dr. Sharmla Chetty

Ronnie Chatterji

Nolitha Fakude

Fran Katsoudas

Michael Fraccaro

Shirley Machaba

Cas Coovadia

Sindi Mabaso-Koyana
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