20-05-2025
KLCBT Business Conference to start tomorrow
No fewer than 14 fantastic speakers will take the podium during the inaugural annual business conference hosted by the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) which launches tomorrow at the Emnotweni Arena.
The conference aims to reinspire, reignite and re-energise Lowveld business owners and CEOs.
May 21 will mark the first day of the two-day conference and the programme will kick off with future infrastructure investments as well as developments in the digital space. While everybody's talking AI, which is included in the programme, the subject of personal networking and branding will be addressed.
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The day will close with the very popular political economist, Moeletsi Mbeki, who suggests that government wages should be slashed. Patrons are all invited to attend a special networking dinner with the speakers and the current KLCBT president, Prof David Mabunda.
The second day will focus on forecasts and potential, including the subjects of safety and security, the economic landscape, plans for the Nkomazi SEZ, and the necessity of development in tourism. None other than Prof Theuns Eloff will present his own version of the 'State of the nation address', augmented by Adv Stefanie Fick who will weave more into 'The big, the good and the ugly'.
It will take a media guru like Izak du Plessis of Nuuspod to summarise the key takeaways from the conference and to leave the Lowveld Inspired!
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In addition to the excellent conference line-up, delegates will also have the opportunity to visit 20 exhibitions in the hall next door. Conference bookings are filling up fast, so it is advisable to book timeously to avoid disappointment.
Visit the KLCBT Facebook page or website for ongoing updates or to secure your spot.
Wednesday, May 21
10:00 – Delegate registration
10:30 – Opening and welcome: Linda Grimbeek, KLCBT CEO
11:00 – Investment confidence: Louis Nel, Manganese Metal Company CEO
11:30 – Future infrastructure growth: Alex van Niekerk, TRAC N4 CEO
12:00 – Farmer makes a plan: Robert Davel, Agri Mpumalanga CEO
12:30 – Networking as a sport: Cornelle Crowley, BNI
13:00 – Lunch
14:00 – The future of AI: Indio Swartz, Dinges Tech
14:30 – Ignite the WHY: Building the future of business WFA: Conversation led by Wayne Langridge, founder and CEO
15:00 – Slash government wages, fuel the future: Moeletsi Mbeki, political economist
15:30 – Summary of the day and closure
18:00 – President's dinner.
Thursday, May 22
08:00 – Delegate registration
08:30 – Recap and opening: Linda Grimbeek
09:00 – Integrated safety collaboration: Tshifhiwa Tshivengwa, Tourism Business Council of South Africa CEO
09:30 – Economic landscape: Calvin Mabona, Old Mutual
10:00 – The big plan: Victor Windvoël, Nkomazi SEZ chairperson
10:30 – Tea break
11:00 – Investment in tourism, a necessity: Oupa Pilane, KLCBT special attaché
11:30 – The state of the nation: Prof Theuns Eloff
12:00 – The big, the good and the ugly: Adv Stefanie Fick, OUTA director
12:30 – Takeaways panel discussion led by Izak du Plessis of Nuuspod
13:00 – Closure and lunch.
Lowvelder will attend the two-day conference to give you all the latest updates on the speakers and events.
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