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The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful

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Date

17 -18 June 2026

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Venue

Sandton Convention Centre

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Attendees

Business professionals in transformation, CSR/CSI, procurement, and supply chain development, black-owned business owners and managers

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Speakers

Industry and Topic experts & Thought Leaders Driving Transformation

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About the Conference

At the 2026 Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference, we will explore The Next Phase of Transformation: Inclusive, Investable, Impactful where we will unpack how organisations can move beyond intent to action by embedding transformation into strategies that attract investment, drive inclusion and deliver measurable impact. Conversations will focus on practical ways to align operations, culture and leadership with outcomes that are not only transformative but sustainable and value-driven, unlocking growth while meaningfully contributing to the communities we serve.

Don’t miss out

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2 days

High-impact, transformational hybrid conference

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Sessions

Focussed, inspiring conversations amongst industry leaders.

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Exhibitions

Showcasing industry-leading innovation & technology.

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Live Q&A Sessions

Gain insights from Top thought leaders in South Africa.

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Fast-Track Networking

Network and grow your business with the best in the industry.

Key Topics & Fact Sheet

25 Years of Top Empowerment: Celebrating Legacy, Charting the Future – Publication Launch
Resetting the Transformation Agenda: Aligning Inclusion with Economic Reality
Public-Private Partnerships: Scaling Funding Solutions for Youth Employment
The Silent Crisis: Child & Youth Mental Health as South Africa’s Next Economic Emergency
Who Gets to Define Transformation? A Conversation Across Generations
Women’s Leadership and Intergenerational Partnership in Local Government
What “Impact” Really Means Under the New Codes
Measuring Gender Bias: Auditing Your Organisation for Hidden Inequities

Why Attend

Gain the latest knowledge of developments around the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
Understand today’s challenges in accelerating transformation and empowerment.
Outline solutions to challenges that your organisation may be able to provide.
Network with the who’s who in B-BBEE, from policy makers to procurement officers and captains of industry.
Gain valuable insights on public sector tender processes.
Develop profitable private-public partnerships (PPPs).