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.

Humanity and Creativity by Design
Explore how human-centered design, creativity, and imagination shape responsible innovation. Learn how leaders can ensure technology—including AI—amplifies human values, strengthens purpose and delivers long-term societal value.

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

Mary Frances Luce

Fran Katsoudas

Susan Muigai

Adv Thandi Orleyn

Dr. Sindi Mabaso-Koyana
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Women Leading Change 2026 has reached capacity for in-person attendance in Johannesburg. We invite you to join the experience virtually or add your name to the waitlist should a space become available.
Access the livestream
Be part of the conversation from wherever you are. Watch senior executives, business leaders and changemakers explore the leadership choices and capabilities shaping more resilient, inclusive and future-ready organizations.
Join the in-person waitlist
Interested in attending in Johannesburg? Submit your contact details to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a space becomes available. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee in-person attendance.








