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7:00 - 8:30
Arrival & Sunrise Connections
Welcome coffee, networking lounge
8:30
Welcome
Women Leading Change 2025
Charmaine Houvet
Charmaine Houvet
Senior Director, Africa, Cisco
Basetsana Kumalo
Basetsana Kumalo
Former Miss South Africa, Author, Public Figure, Basetsana Women Investment Holdings
Annika Larsen
Annika Larsen
News Anchor, ENCA
8:35 - 8:45
Keynote
Catalyzing Leadership for a Bold Tomorrow
Dr. Sharmla Chetty invites us to step beyond what’s familiar and reimagine how we lead in a world shaped by complexity and change. She reminds us that the future will be defined by those willing to take thoughtful risks, who lead with purpose, act with clarity, and stay rooted in values even as they push boundaries.
Emily Piggott
Emily Piggott
Regional Managing Director, Africa, Duke Corporate Education
Sharmla Chetty
Dr Sharmla Chetty
CEO, Duke Corporate Education
8:50 - 9:10
Leadership Reflection
When Women Rise, the World Listens
Tsakani Maluleke
Tsakani Maluleke
Auditor General of South Africa
9:15 - 9:30
Celebrating Courage and Connection

AWCA Acknowledgement + IWFSA + Duke CE - a tribute

9:35 - 9:55
The Human Algorithm
Fran Katsoudas
Fran Katsoudas
EVP & Chief People, Purpose and Policy Officer, Cisco
10:00 - 10:20
South Africa's Response to B20 Priorities

As global economies evolve amidst rapid change, the B20 agenda offers a call to action: to lead with clarity, purpose, and collective ambition. This conversation is not just about policy, it’s about enabling business to drive meaningful transformation, resilience, and shared prosperity across borders. 

Dr Sindi Mobaso-Koyana
MODERATOR: Dr Sindi Mobaso-Koyana
Managing Partner, AIH Capital
Cas Coovadia
Cas Coovadia
B20 Sherpa
10:20 - 10:50
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:40
CEO Dialogue: The Business Case for Women Who Lead the Future
Frontiers of Practice

Inclusive leadership isn’t a trend; it’s a business imperative. In this strategic conversation, CEOs explore how women in leadership transform not only teams, but entire organizations. This is a dialogue about leadership that is agile, reflective of our world, and essential for long-term value creation. 

Tryphosa Ramano
MODERATOR: Tryphosa Ramano
Founder & Director, Magommake Consultancy
Jeanett Modise
Jeanett Modise
Group Chief People Officer, Absa Group
Rizwana Butler
Rizwana Butler
Group Executive: Human Resources, Capitec Bank
Shirley Machaba
Shirley Machaba
Executive & Partner, PWC
Paul O’Flaherty
Paul O’Flaherty
CEO, Metair Investments Limited
Taelo Mojapelo
Taelo Mojapelo
CEO, bpSA
11:50 - 12:50
Interactive Workshops
Frontiers of Practice

Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot by making your selection in our official event app: Flock Events (Available via Android, iOS or Huawei). 

Workshop 1
Trust & Transformation
Financial Inclusion and the Future of Small Business
Ivory Room
Sponsored by mastercard

 

Workshop 2
Tech for Good
Building a Resilient Digital Future
Graphite Room
Sponsored by Dell crop
Workshop 3
Wealth, Wellness, and Women
Strategies for Financial Empowerment
Ultramarine Room
Sponsored by AWCA logo
Workshop 4
Food Security and a Sustainable Planet
Triple Volume Foyer / Atrium
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Workshop 5
AI Leadership Club
Leading Africa's Digital Future
Indigo Room
Sponsored by cisco-logo-transparent-1

 

Workshop 6
Shaping B20 South Africa 2025 for Global Impact
Ebony Room
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Workshop 7
The First, the Only and the Youngest
Lessons from the Margins
Orangery
Sponsored by a_seat_at_the_table_za_logo
12:50 - 13:30
Lunch
13:35 - 13:55
A Letter to the Daughters of the World

Nolitha Fakude, President of IWFSA and Chair of the Anglo American Management Board, presents a powerful dialogue on leadership, legacy, and inclusion. This conversation is not about celebrating achievement alone, it’s a reflection on what it takes to lead with integrity, build lasting impact, and mentor the next generation with intention. 

Nolitha Fakude (1)
Nolitha Fakude
President, IWFSA
14:00 - 14:25
Keynote Address
Africa's Human First Tech Emergence - Five Years From Now

Africa is not just responding to the digital era, it is poised to shape it. In this keynote, Dr. Ronnie Chatterji explores how the continent can harness technology to drive inclusive growth, ethical innovation, and meaningful human progress. This is a conversation about agency, foresight, and the role Africa can play in building a digital future that serves all. 

Ronnie Chatterji
Dr. Ronnie Chatterji
Mark Burgess & Lisa Benson-Burgess Distinguished Professor of Business and Public Policy, Duke University & Chief Economist, Open AI
14:30 - 14:50
Champions Beyond the Game

Allyship is a game plan for real change. In this dynamic dialogue, a global sporting icon joins senior business leaders to explore how men can become intentional allies—challenging systems, shifting cultures, and championing spaces where women rise and thrive. From high-performance arenas to high-stakes boardrooms, this is a call to action for those ready to move from passive support to active legacy-building.

Lucrecia Borgonovo
MODERATOR: Lucrecia Borgonovo
Chief Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Officer, Mastercard
Michael Fraccaro
Michael Fraccaro
Fellow and Former Chief People Officer, Mastercard
Bryan Habana
Bryan Habana
Mastercard Global Rugby Ambassador, Co-Founder and CCO Paymenow
14:55 - 15:10
Learning without Limits
Evolving Business Education

What if business education moved beyond responding to change, and began to shape it? As we navigate complexity, the future of education demands more than skills, it calls for agility, ethics, and a deep understanding of what it means to lead in service of real impact. 

Dean Mary Francis Luke
Dean Mary Frances Luce
Interim Dean and Robert A. Ingram Professor, Fuqua School of Business at Duke University
Vishal Patel
Vishal Patel
President of Global Markets, Duke Corporate Education
15:15 - 15:35
Beyond the 100-Year Life

What if leadership wasn’t bound by age, but by unapologetic courage? As we live longer and careers span decades, this session invites us to rethink the rhythm of ambition, reinvention, and relevance. It’s a call to design lives, and leadership legacies, that evolve with time and embrace possibility at every age. 

Diane Ty
Diane Ty
Managing Director, The Milken Institute of Aging
15:45 - 16:00
Leading with Courage through Change
“Courage and Vision in a Transforming World” 
Daniel Ennis
Daniel Ennis
Executive Vice President, Duke University
16:05 - 16:20
Igniting the Shift
Closing
Vishal Patel
Vishal Patel
President of Global Markets, Duke Corporate Education

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Strategic Partners

IWFSA
AWCA
B20 South Africa 2025

Platinum Sponsors

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MTN
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Gold Sponsors

MTN
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First Rand Foundation

Silver Sponsors

Dell Technologies
Brand South Africa

Online registration for Women Leading Change 2025 is now closed.

We’re ready to welcome an incredible group of leaders for an inspiring, transformative day. Couldn’t join us this time? Share your interest if you would like to join our 2026 event.