The Leading Legacy Table

The Leading Legacy Table is a curated experience designed for purpose-driven leaders, creatives, and professionals. It creates a safe, elevated space for honest and impactful conversations around branding, leadership, legacy, and influence—where meaningful connections are formed, perspectives are challenged, and guests leave inspired, equipped, and transformed.

The experience is by professionals, for professionals who are committed to self-development and aspiring to step into managerial and leadership roles. Through intentional dialogue and shared insight, participants gain practical tools to build strong personal and professional brands while defining the legacy they are creating in real time.

With a refined lens on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence, The Leading Legacy Table explores how leaders can remain authentic, adaptable, and influential in a fast paced, ever evolving digital landscape.

Speakers:

Lebogang Khunou

MBA | Former Director & Head of Consulting | CEO & Founder

Unpacking leadership, responsibility, and long-term decision-making in a rapidly changing world.

Luca Pontiggia

PhD, Theoretical Physics | Creative Director | Mr. Supranational Africa 2025

Exploring meaning, identity, and the role of knowledge in an increasingly digital age.

Tebogo Mphahlele

Investment Banker | GoldenKey Society Member | Founder of Women Network Africa & Lead Young SA

Examining influence, access, and the lasting legacy of economic empowerment.

MC and Panel moderator:

MC: Ayanda G Thabethe

Presenter on S3’s Expresso and Afternoon Express

1st Runner-Up Miss South Africa 2022; Miss Supranational South Africa 2023

Known for engaging storytelling, interviewing skills, and on-screen presence

Panel moderator: Elma Akob

PhD candidate in Corporate Sustainability, bringing depth to complex discussions

Award-winning global speaker and TEDx speaker (400K+ views)

Voice-over artist for Disney, Netflix, and DStv

Founder of Elevate Africa Academy, empowering Africa’s next generation of speakers