DAY 1 |17 JUNE 2026 The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful 08:00 – 08:55
Registration & Refreshments
09:00 - 09:05
MODERATORS WELCOME | TBC
09:05 - 09:10
ORGANISERS WELCOME| Ralf Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer, Topco Media
09:10 - 09:20
NEDBANK ADDRESS|Mfundo Nkuhlu, Group Chief Operating Officer, Nedbank
09:20 - 09:35
MINISTER ADDRESS | Hon. Parks Tau, Minister, Department of Trade, Industry & Competition*
09:35 - 09:45
PUBLICATION LAUNCH | 25 Years of Top Empowerment: Celebrating Legacy, Charting the Future For 25 years, the Top Empowerment publication has chronicled South Africa’s transformation journey, captured milestones and profiled pioneers. As we mark this milestone alongside the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Uprising, we unveil a special commemorative edition that reflects on the lessons of the past quarter-century while casting a bold gaze toward the future.
09:45 - 10:15
PANEL DISCUSSION |Resetting the Transformation Agenda: Aligning Inclusion with Economic Reality South Africa’s transformation agenda is under pressure, from slow growth, rising inequality, and growing scepticism about impact. Many organisations are stuck between compliance fatigue and unclear outcomes. This session confronts a critical question: what must fundamentally change for transformation to remain credible and effective? *=Invited speaker / not confirmed or committed as yet NB: Note that this Programme is subject to change without notice