DAY 1 - 22 October 2025 New Code of Work 08:00 - 09:00 09:00 – 09:05
REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS MODERATOR’S WELCOME | Mokoena Moloto, Corporate Moderator & MC and Founder, Brave Voices
09:05 - 09:10
ORGANISERS INTRO| Ralf Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer, Topco Media
09:05 - 09:15
HOST PROVINCE ADDRESS | Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director, Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau
09:15 - 09:45
KEYNOTE ADDRESS |Survive the AI Apocalypse: From Fear to Solutionism Join Bronwyn and Sharon Pearce for a thought-provoking keynote inspired by their new book, Survive the AI Apocalypse. In this dynamic session, they unpack how individuals and organisations can turn anxiety about AI disruption into action by embracing innovation, building resilience and shaping a future where humans and technology thrive together. Speakers: ● Bronwyn Williams, Futurist, Economist & Business Trends Analyst ● Sharon Pearce, Chief Solutionist, FreshVision People, Platforms and Progress: Human-Centered Innovation
10:00 - 10:40
PANEL DISCUSSION |The Future Public Servant: Skills, Mindsets and Leadership for 2030
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As the public sector faces increasing pressure to deliver faster, smarter and more
SALGA
inclusive services, the role of the public servant is undergoing a profound transformation. This panel explores what it will take to succeed in government by 2030. From digital literacy and systems thinking to emotional intelligence, agility and a deep commitment to ethical leadership. Public servants must be
*=Invited speaker / not confirmed or committed as yet NB: Note that this Programme is subject to change without notice