ABOUT THE
Welcome to the Future of Sustainability!
Founded in 2011, our initiative emerged when Topco Media and the UN partnered to produce the official publication for COP17 – the UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal moment laid the groundwork for the Future of Sustainability Conference, where we continue to explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
By providing a platform for thought leaders, businesses, entrepreneurs, policy makers and industry experts with a common mission to connect we inspire business to take actionable steps towards implementing green, sustainable and ethically-sound strategies to mobilise Africa towards a zero-carbon emission, waste-free, fully sustainable, smart continent.
Our Mission:
At the Future of Sustainability our heart is to unite policy makers, corporates, academics, and grassrootsorganisations in a vibrant dialogue around collaboration for Africa’s sustainable future.
No sugarcoating the challenges we face - we embrace African reality and its monumental opportunity - and from there we take action towards Future-Proofing African Business. Ready to become Future-Proof? Join us and explore how your participation can shape a better tomorrow! Together, we can create a brighter, greener, and more sustainable future for Africa.
DISCUSSIONS GROUNDBREAKING
Come, listen and gain actionable insights from our expert speakers as they join in ground-breaking discussions around the leading questions keeping CEO’s up at night.
REBUILDING SOUTH AFRICA’S WATER SYSTEMS
Addressing Failures and Pioneering Solutions for a Sustainable Future
CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS FOR A COMPLEX CONTINENT
How Africa Can Leverage the Circular Economy for Environmental Resilience
REPARATIVE JUSTICE IN BUSINESS
Redressing Historical Inequalities Through ESG Strategies
YOUTH-POWERED SUSTAINABILITY
Building Skills for Green Careers
NAVIGATING THE NET ZERO JOURNEY:
Setting Realistic Milestones and Avoiding Greenwashing
Education
Governance
NAVIGATING CARBON TAX
Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage for South African Industries
CLOSING THE LOOP
From Waste Management to Resource Recovery and Job Creation
ADDRESSING THE ENERGY TRANSITION TRAP
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Solar-Driven Strategies
SHARED VALUE BEYOND PHILANTHROPY
CSR for a Regenerative Economy
SECTORS IN ATTENDANCE
Financial Services & Banking
Transport Telecommunications
Engineering
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Energy Generation
Marketing and Advertising
Technology
Municipalities
Media and Entertainment
PAST SPEAKERS
Minister, Department of Water and Sanitation
Vice President, Public Affairs Communications and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Africa
Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact Network South Africa
Deputy Director: Green Economy, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Data and AI Director, Microsoft South Africa
Global Head of Sustainability and Vice President, Prosus Group and Naspers Limited
HON. SENZO MCHUNU
DR ACHIENG OJWANG
AYANDA NGCEBETSHA
KARYN HARRINGTON
DR SIBONGILE MAZIBUKO
PRAJNA KHANNA
Chief Sustainability Officer, JSE
LOSHNI NAIDOO CEO, National Business Initiative
SHAMEELA SOOBRAMONEY CEO, AutoTraderSA
GEORGE MIENIE
26 & 27 MARCH 2025
EMPERORS PALACE, JOHANNESBURG
