THE INAUGURAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT SUMMIT 2024

TOGETHER FOR A
GREATER NATION

REGISTRATION & OPENING

07:00 – 08:25 Registration, Tea & Coffee
08:30 – 08:45 Opening Address | Katie Mohamed
08:45 – 09:05; Keynote Address
09:05 – 09:25 Keynote Address
09:25 – 09:45 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Report
09:45 – 10:00 Tea Break and Break-off Room Allocation

ROOM 1: COLLECTIVE TRANSFORMATION

 

10:15 – 10:20 Theme Contextualisation
10:20 – 10:55 Topic: Examining how to Reduce Social and Economic Inequalities and Promote Equitable Opportunities for all.
11:00 – 11:35 Topic: How AI can Reshape Work Environments
11:40 – 12:15 Topic: Educational Access, Innovation and Wrap-Around Skills Development
12:20 – 12:55 Topic: W-Suite: Equity in the C-Suite
13:00 – 13:15 Summary of Learnings

ROOM 2: OUR PEOPLE. OUR PLANET.

10:15 – 10:20 Theme Contextualisation
10:20 – 10:55 Topic: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security amid a Growing Population
11:00 – 11:35 Topic: Protecting the Planet
11:40 – 12:15 Topic: Integrating Social Justice into Peace-Building Processes
12:20 – 12:55 Topic: Active Citizenship and the Digital Divide
13:00 – 13:15 Summary of Learnings

ROOM 3: IGNITING UNCONFERENCING

10:15 – 10:20 Theme Contextualisation
10:20 – 10:55 Topic: The Role of Entrepreneurship in Innovation and Job Creation
11:00 – 11:35 Topic: Shaping South Africa’s Sustainable Future
11:40 – 12:15 Topic: Strategies for Start-ups, SMMEs and Entrepreneurs
12:20 – 12:55 Topic: Funding and Regulations
13:00 – 13:15 Summary of Learnings

ROOM 4: PARTNERSHIPS WITH PURPOSE

10:15 – 10:20 Theme Contextualisation
10:20 – 10:55 Topic: Building Effective Partnerships
11:00 – 11:35 Topic: The Happiness Index: Prosperity through Inclusion
11:40 – 12:15 Topic: Unlocking Access Provisions Through Digital Technology Industry and Financial Service Provider Partnerships
12:20 – 12:55 Topic: Accelerating Intercontinental Trade and Investment
13:00 – 13:15 Summary of Learnings
13:15 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:45 Topic: The Role of Sports, Art and Culture in achieving Sustainable Development Goals
14:45 – 15:15 Topic: How Humanitarian operations contribute to SDGs
15:15 – 15:25 Closing Remarks
15:25 – 15:30 Vote Of Thanks