AFRICA’S ECONOMIC POTENTIAL THROUGH PURPOSE-LED TRANSFORMATION. Former President Thabo Mbeki: 14th annual National Business Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2016 | Former President Nelson Mandela: 1st Edition Impumelelo Top Empowerment Publication | Former President Kgalema Motlanthe: Top Empowerment Lifetime Achiever Award 2019 | Trevor Manuel, Former Minister of Finance: Top Empowerment Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2021 | Thuli Madonsela: 18th Impumelelo Top Empowerment Publication Cover Story | Pravin Gordhan: Minister of Public Enterprise, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner | Dr Naledi Pandor: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Top Women In Public Sector Lifetime Achiever 2022 | Bonang Mohale: 11th Top500 Cover Story | Lillian Barnard: 11th Top500 Cover Story | Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery, National Business Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 Please note that the above artwork highlights esteemed individuals previously affiliated with Impumelelo Top Empowerment / Topco Media From front left: Conference Aide-mémoire | 19-20 July 2023 C PDACCREDITEDEVE N T Association ofB-BBEE Professionals
Impumelelo Top Empowerment was endorsed by former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela & President Cyril Ramaphosa in it’s first edition in 2001
CELEBRATING AFRICAN
Established 22 years ago at the request of Cyril Ramaphosa, Impumelelo was the first directory of leading black-owned and managed companies in South Africa.
Since then, the Top Empowerment brand has grown into one of the Country’s most well-respected transformation platforms. Our conferences, awards and publications
recognise the major advancements made by the commitment to boosting black businesses and business people.
Top Empowerment promotes these captains of industry who are actively showcasing economic transformation through empowerment.
60+ World Speakers Pioneering Transformation In Africa
700+ Mentorship Opportunities
5000+ Registered Attendees
No action is small when it comes to changing the world
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President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT TO EXPECT
2023 AGENDA
At this 2-day hybrid conference, we’ll hear from leading experts on the African economy who will share insights and best practices for creating businesses that are impactful while also addressing some of the continent’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges.
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Investment Opportunities
16+ Networking Hours
02 Conference & Exhibition Days
20+ Government Officials
UNLIMITED ACCESS TO MARKETS
42% Public sector SOCIAL
Youth Development
68% Private sector
700+ Partnership Opportunities
IMPACT
TRENDING TOPICS IN BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FAST-TRACK NETWORKING R57M IN PR VALUE
THE TITANS OF TRANSFORMATION
Our Advisory Board Members Pioneering a New Era of Inclusion
Africa is a dynamic continent that boasts some of the world’s most rapidly growing economies. With a burgeoning middle-class and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa holds immense economic potential. However, harnessing this potential requires embracing a fresh paradigm in business, where purpose and sustainability take centre stage.
Our Leading Sponsors & Partners
CAS COOVADIA CEO, BUSA
GERALD MWANDIAMBIRA CEO, SA Savings Institute
KERSHINI GOVENDER Executive Head: Transformation SIBONGILE MAZIBUKO Deputy Director, The SYDWELL SHIKWENI Transformation Director, Merchants
RAKSHA NAIDOO CEO of The Particle Group,
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TOP-TIER TALKERS
Meet Ten of our leading voices in transformation, speaking at the conference this year
Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, investor, or policy-maker, this 2023 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference, is an opportunity to learn from and network with some of the brightest minds in African business.
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PINDIWE GIDA Portfolio Head: Human Capital & Corporate Services, SALGA
BONGUMUSA MAKHATHINI CEO Primedia Outdoor
DR FELLENG YENDE Chief Executive Officer, FPM SETA
SYDWELL SHIKWENI Transformation Director, Merchants
GERHARD JR VISSER CEO, eStudy
TAELO MOJAPELO Chief Executive Officer, bp Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (bpSA)
CRAIG BARNES Insights Analyst & Chair: LGBTQ Forum, Nedbank
CAROLINE NELSON Country Manager at H&M (SA)
MATHEWS PHOSA Prominent Businessman & Attorney, Partner, Phosa Loots Inc Law Firm
KHENSANI NOBANDA Group Executive: Marketing and Corporate Affairs Nedbank
MADE IN THESE INDUSTRIES: OUR IMPACT
Education
Financial services and banking
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Energy generation
Marketing & Advertising
Telecommunications
Infrastructure
Transport
Engineering
Automotive
Technology
Media & Entertainment
Young, Gifted and Black: Actionable Insights from South Africa’s Leading Entrepreneurs
Accountability in African Leadership 1 The Re-imagination of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment 3 Why Resilience Is An Entrepreneurs Greatest Quality | What To Do When Your Proposal Is Rejected 5 The Future of Company Culture: Opportunities for Driving Transformational Change 7 The Power of Storytelling: How Media Can Empower Marginalised Communities 9 Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation for Financial Inclusion 11
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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 8 Transformative
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Landscape of Entrepreneurship In The Digital
Power of Purpose: Aligning Business Goals with Social Impact
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THE DIAMOND PRESIDENTIAL
What you get:
Meet Transformation Leaders: 5x curated introductions based on your networking goals.
Breakfast and Buffet
Access to executive content and Q&As with major speakers.
Access to all sessions. Access to video recordings after the conference.
Access to our conference networking platform, Hopin
Access to executive networking. Have access to, and network at the sponsor showcase counter area.
1-night hotel accommodation for the conference.
Front-row VIP seat at the Top Empowerment Awards.
*Limited Tickets Available
THE EMERALD VVIP
What you get:
Meet Transformation Leaders: 3x curated introductions based on your networking goals.
Breakfast and Buffet
Access to all sessions.
Access to video recordings after the conference.
Access to our conference networking platform, Hopin
Access to executive fast-track networking sessions.
1-night accommodation.
1x seat at the Top Empowerment Awards.
*Limited Tickets Available
R15 000
THE AMBER GROUP PASS
What you get:
Access to all sessions. Breakfast and Buffet
What you get:
Meet transformation leaders: 1x curated introductions based on your networking goals.
Breakfast and Buffet
Access to all in-person live keynote addresses.
Access to the sponsor showcase counters area.
Access to all sessions Access to video recordings after the conference
Access to fast-track networking.
4 seats + 1 free.
Access to our conference networking platform, Hopin
Have access to, and network at the sponsor showcase counter area.
THE SAPPHIRE CORPORATE R22 500 R7 000
THE GENERAL ACCESS PASS
What you get:
Access to all in-person live keynote addresses, how-to case studies,
fireside chats and interactive discussions.panel
Have a question? Our Nedbank Top Empowerment representatives Lee-Anne & Justine have got you covered!
LEE-ANN BRUCE
Head of Brand
lee-ann.bruce@topco.co.za
079 575 3885
JUSTIN DANIELS
Project Manager
justin.daniels@topco.co.za
021 205 6317/0793527761
Have access to, and network at the sponsor showcase counter area.
Access to fast-track networking sessions.
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