DAY 1 | 24 March 2026 Africa’s Green Horizon: Leading the Global Transition 08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Refreshments
09:00 - 09:05
Moderators Welcome | Leanne Manas, Award-winning South African radio presenter and television broadcaster
09:05 - 09:10
Organiser’s Welcome | Ralf Fletcher, CEO, Topco Media
09:10 - 09:25
Gold Partner Address | Ayanda Nkosi, Sustainability Integration & B-BBEE Specialist, HEINEKEN Beverages
09:25 - 09:35
Keynote Address | The Next Decade of Development: What Must Change Now to Secure Africa’s Future As Africa enters a decisive decade, the question is no longer what our development ambitions are but how quickly and credibly we can deliver them. Amid climate shocks, fiscal pressure, demographic growth and global uncertainty, this keynote explores the critical shifts needed now to place African economies on a resilient, inclusive and sustainable path to 2030 and beyond. Reframing Africa as more than a passive recipient of global agendas but an active architect of its own future. This session aims to challenge leaders across government, business and civil society to rethink risk, accelerate execution and align capital with outcomes that create jobs, safeguard natural systems and strengthen social cohesion. Speaker: Nelson Muffuh, United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa
09:35 - 09:55
Deputy Minister’s Address | Rebuilding Trust Through Coherent Environmental Governance Environmental governance plays a critical role in delivering real sustainability outcomes. While South Africa’s environmental policies are strong, implementation is often slowed by fragmented mandates, institutional complexity, and limited coordination across sectors. This keynote will examine how stronger institutional coordination, clearer accountability, and improved policy implementation can accelerate progress across various environmental programmes and initiatives. The Deputy Minister will share how effective environmental governance can restore public trust while strengthening the country’s commitment to a resilient and sustainable