EVENT SCHEDULE

FESTIVAL OF YOUTH-OWNED BRANDS

The Festival of Youth-Owned Brands will precede the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards event. The festival promises an unforgettable experience as it showcases the top youth-owned brands in South Africa at the richest square mile in Africa. Immerse yourself in the festivities by joining our uniquely crafted masterclasses and panel discussions; entertainment and an array of exhibitors.

Day 1, Wednesday, June 14

Official Opening & Welcome
09:30 - 9:45
The youth’s position in SA economy

Noni Khumalo
Facilitator

Waseem Carrim
NYDA

Tshepo Mohlala
(Tshepo Jeans)

Zimasa Vabaza
Agricultural Entrepreneur

9:45 - 10:45
Lessons from the big brands

Lindy Lou-Alexander
Standard Bank

Masingita Mazibuko
Telkom

Sadika Fakir
Chairperson of the Jury

Mpumi Mabuza
Brand SA

Thabani Khumalo CMO Corner

Thabani Khumalo
Facilitator

10:45 - 11:45
How To Build The Perfect Business Pitch:
A MasterClass

Brought to you by IDC

Manyatsa Nkutha (IDC)

11:45 - 12:15
Cash Flow & Scaling

Bulelani Balabala
TEA/BG Group

Musa Kalenga
Brave Group

Sheldon Tatchell
Legends Barber

Keitunetse Lekaba
IAAE

Lerato Silialia
Facilitator

13:30 - 14:30
Mental health for entrepreneurs

Juanita Khumalo
Trove Wellness

Anele Ndlovu
The Tea With AN

Katlego Ditlhokwe

Katlego Ditlhokwe
Facilitator

14:30 - 15:30
Brand Leadership for Entrepreneurs:
A Masterclass

Thebe Ikalafeng (Brand SA)

15:15 - 16:00

Day 2, Thursday, June 15

Opening
09:00 - 09:45
How to secure the "bag" for your business

Manatsa Nkutha
IDC

Naledzani Mosomane
Standard Bank

Patrick Palmi
Venture Capitalist

Pat Mahlangu
Facilitator

9:45 - 10:45
The Power Of Young Entrepreneurs & The Power Of Upliftent

Khuli Chana
Artist

Godiragetse Mogajane
Delivery Ka Speed

Nandi Jiyane
Facilitator

10:45 - 11:15
Leading winning teams

Dr McEdward Murimbika
Wits BS

Daisy Lepheane
Affinity Human Partner

Sechaba Motsiloa
McDonalds

Tshepo Matlou
Sobona Consulting

Melody Miya
Facilitator

11:15 - 11:45
Fearless & Female

Mbali Sebapu
Hermosa Flor Cosmetics

Nandi Jiyane
Mercedes Benz

Zazini Molo
Speaker's Firm

Kovini Moodley
Boss Babes of SA

Elma Akob
Facilitator

11:45 - 12:30
Growing your brand online

Deshnie Govender
TikTok

Kevin Kirby
Nfinity Media

Lebo Lion
People

13:00 - 14:00
Enterpreneural Mindset: A Masterclass

Miles Khubeka (Wakanda Food Accelarator)

14:00 - 14:45

Check Out Previous Event

Get a taste on all the fun we had in our previous event!