MARIE CLAIRE POWER SUMMIT 2018

Wed Jul 18, 08:00 - Wed Jul 18, 15:30

The Lyric at Gold Reef City

ABOUT

Marie Claire South Africa is proud to launch the first-of-its-kind Marie Claire Power Summit 2018, progressed by Audi and in association with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Join us for a full-day power conference on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, to coincide with the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Nelson Mandela Centenary 2018 Be the Legacy programme, where incredible women leaders, trailblazers, creatives and influencers from across Africa and abroad will share their knowledge, wisdom and power.

Featuring keynote speakers, one-on-one interviews and panel discussions, the Marie Claire Power Summit 2018 will bring together the voices of a diverse range of influencers from the worlds of business, entertainment and education, discussing the issues that matter most right now: gender equality, career, business, sexuality and activism.

MC: 
Redi Tlhabi - Journalist, Radio & TV Presenter, Author

Confirmed Speakers:
Terry Pheto - Actress & Producer
Tumi Voster - 5FM Radio Presenter, awarded the Gauteng Province Premiere Youth Excellence in the Arts & Culture Category
Aisha Pandor - Tech Entrepreneur and Sweep South CEO
Lindiwe Matlali - CEO Africa Teen Geeks
Bathabile Mpofu - Founder of Nkazimulo Applied Sciences
Lindiwe Mazibuko - Former politician and Head of Academy for Future Politicians 
Panashe Chigumadzi - Poet, Author of Sweet Medicine and These Bones Will Rise Again
Catherine Constantinides - International climate & environment activist, entrepreneur, Mandela-Washington Fellow
Fumani Mthembi - MD of Knowledge Pele (Pty) Ltd and entrepreneur leading in renewable energies
Caradee Wright - Senior specialist scientist at the SA Medical Research Council
Sharon Ogwang - Young author, impact investor and post-investment analyst
Busi Mkhumbuzi - Director of Tshimong, school of public speaking, debate and young leaders 
Koleka Putuma - Poet
Uche Pézard - Paris-based luxury business strategist, entrepreneur and opinion leader
Suhana Gordhan - Group Creative Director for Draft FCB and Chairperson of the Loeries
Phuti Mahanyele - CEO of Sigma
Nomzamo Mbatha - South African actress, humanitarian, MC & presenter, BET Host and inspirational speaker

You’ll come away from this day with all the advice, skills and motivation you need to feel inspired and empowered!