Standard Bank Top Women? Conference 2024: A Powerful Gathering for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment

The highly anticipated Standard Bank Top Women? Conference 2024 is less than one week away, and women leaders,

change-makers, and industry experts from across South Africa are preparing to converge for

a transformative experience. Scheduled to take place on 25 -26 November 2024 at The

Sandton Convention Centre, this year’s conference promises to be an inspiring gathering of

top women professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the country.

With a stellar lineup of speakers, interactive sessions, and cutting-edge discussions, the

conference will address some of the most pressing issues facing women in leadership today.

It’s an unmissable opportunity to engage with industry trailblazers, share insights, and chart

a path toward a more inclusive and equitable future for women in the workplace.

Key Highlights of the Standard Bank Top Women? Conference 2024:

- Inspiring Speakers & Thought Leadership:

Attendees can look forward to hearing from a diverse group of renowned thought leaders,

experts, and trailblazers who will discuss key topics impacting women in leadership across

various sectors.

Topics:

● The Role of Banking and Trade Solutions in Empowering Female Entrepreneurs and

Society

● Women at the Forefront: Bridging Gender and Climate Action for a Sustainable

Future

● Why Investing in Women’s Health and Wellbeing is Good Business

● From Passion to Profession: Navigating the Side Hustle to Full-Time Entrepreneur

Journey

Speakers:

● Hon. Phumzile Mgcina, Deputy Minister, Employment and Labour

● Her Excellency, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, African Union

Development Agency-NEPAD

● Simone Cooper, Head, Business and Commercial Banking South Africa, Standard

Bank Group

● Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director: Trade Finance & Correspondent Banking, African

Export-Import Bank

● Cláudia Concei??o, Regional Director for Southern Africa, International Finance

Corporation (IFC)

● Jenine Zachar, Head Value Proposition and Client Experience, Standard Bank

- Exclusive Networking Opportunities:

With about 600 women from various industries attending, this event presents a unique

chance to forge meaningful connections and collaborate on future projects.

- Meet and Interact with Brands:

Throughout the conference, delegates are able to interact with brands such as Edgars

Beauty, Nailporium, and more, by receiving makeup touchups.

- Networking Cocktail Evening:

After the conference delegates are invited to continue networking at the cocktail evening

hosted by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa.

Sponsors & Partners:

The Standard Bank Top Women? Conference 2024 is proudly supported by a number of

industry leaders and partners who share a commitment to driving positive change for

women. A big thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Standard Bank; Host Province Partner:

Gauteng Tourism Authority; and Premium Digital Partner: i-me.tech .

Silver Partners: Merchants, merSETA, VISA, and Strategic Fuel Fund.

Bronze Partners: BP South Africa, WIPRO, Harmony Gold Mining Company, MDNTV,

Exxaro Resources Limited, Mosholu, KZN Convention Bureau, SANAC, ENS Africa, Sibanye

Gold Limited, and GreySun Media.

Showcase Counter: Davhadumela (Pty) Ltd, Hloba Clothing, TicketKore, Mancosa,

Corporatemall, Kriel Occupational Health Centre, South African Airways, The Biovac

Institute, Godrej Consumer Products, Bridging and Associates, Diversifi, Afrizan People

Intelligence, SALOME, Dvine Accountants & Consultants, and Douwe Egberts.

Strategic partners: Primedia Out of Home,BPESA, Good Governance Africa, Channel Africa,

YFM, Tractor Outdoor.

Lifestyle Partners: CCBSA, Hada Labo, Selsun, HER Wine Collection, Elizabeth Arden, Era

by DJ Zinhle, Edgars Beauty, Ellipse Waterfall Executive Apartments, Heineken, Nailporium

& More, Dewdrop Skincare?, Kolor Factory Cosmetics, Royal Revival?, and Retro Chick.

Tickets & Registration:

There are still a few tickets left! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this exceptional

event.

Get your in-person ticket here: https://qkt.io/SS8SQU

Join us online for free here: https://app.i-me.tech/ime-hub/stream live/ba6803475ae711efa2969b5c0ea5f49b/48f2562c-02e5-4bba-b672-bc3f3efde9bd