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Candice Chirwa

Candice Chirwa is a Gender Activist focused on Menstruation Education. Recently finished her Master’s degree at the University of Witwatersrand in International Relations with her research focused on Menstrual Health Management. She is the Founder and Director of her own NGO called QRATE which is focused on creating educational publications for young children centered on social issues. Candice is also an author of a book called the Perils of Patriarchy. Candice has been on several media platforms as a gender activist and commentator. In addition to academics and social activism - Candice serves her community as a Dramatic Arts Mentor and Coach.

Cassandra Moodley

Cassandra Moodley is a young, South African woman, passionate about civil society engagement, feminism and youth. As an activist, Cassandra is a SADC Youth Ambassador for the International Republican Institute, working to advance inclusive democracy in South Africa, and has worked on numerous policy documents with the South African Institute of International Affairs. Her feminism has led to her contributing as an author to the Perils of Patriarchy (due for publish in early 2020). Cassandra is the Founder and Director of Change Agents, a civic education platform that engages young people in issues of politics and governance.

Catherine Constantinides

Catherine Constantinides is an international climate activist, human rights defender, 2013 Archbishop Tutu African Oxford Fellow and 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow, Catherine’s commitment and passion for social change takes her from the smallest of communities in South Africa to global platforms such as the United Nations. She is the Executive Director behind the Lead SA platform and co-founder of Generation Earth.

Katlego Mabusela

Katlego Mabusela, better known as KG, is an entrepreneur, a radio presenter, the author of “Bounce Forward- the comeback code for all seasons” and the founder of YOUInc (a soft-skills corporate training business). An avid consumer of person development content and a truly terrible karaoke singer (you deserve to know), KG considers himself to be a seeker; of meaningful connections, growth, adventure, authenticity and full belly laughs. Outside of his family and friends, his other passions are music, entrepreneurship and personal development. His study of shame began a few years ago when his pseudo-celebrity world seemed to be crumbling around him. KG believes a better world begins with better people.

Liz Letsoalo

Liz Letsoalo is the Entrepreneur who is transforming beauty through a beauty ecosystem startup called The Beauty Hutt. It runs through 2 brands: Masodi Organics (Natural Beauty Products) and Rave Beauty (A Mobile Beauty Service). She considers herself primarily a Politician, and then an Entrepreneur and Innovator because everything she does is driven by the need for justice and a fair life for all. She has experience in strategy and operations through 3 multinational companies she has served, and is on a journey to public leadership.

Priaash Ramadeen

Priaash is pursuing a passion for entrepreneurship and building technology that impacts the world as co-founder and CEO at The Awareness Company. He has over 14 years of experience in situational awareness, interoperability, visual analytics, high level information fusion and innovation in fields including conservation, defence, command & control, agriculture, smart cities and disaster management. BSc & BEng Engineer (Electronic and Software). The Awareness Company tells stories from data using our technology called HYDRA.

Sujay Nair

Sujay Nair is a South African medical doctor, who has worked both in the state and private sector of South Africa and as a result, developed a keen interest in the way the healthcare delivery is designed and delivered. He is deeply passionate about healthcare as a right and innovative ways to bring preventive healthcare to the forefront, and that's why he formed MyJeeni Health with his brother, also a doctor. He loves writing in his spare time, and is currently working on a short story collection, as he believe stories have the power to shape people's lives.

Valter Adão

Valter Adão is recognised as an expert in the fields of disruptive innovation, business re-imagination and emerging technologies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where he does most of his work. He is deeply passionate about the use of emerging technologies at scale, to “do-good” in society by creating sustainable economic opportunity, prosperity for all. Valter is Deloitte Africa’s Chief Digital and Innovation Officer and a member of the firm’s Global Innovation Executive. He was the founding and managing Director of Monitor Deloitte, Deloitte’s premier strategy, innovation, analytics and economics practice; and led Deloitte Digital from a fledging Digital start-up into a leading Digital Transformation practice on the continent. He is a corporate entrepreneur with extensive experience in venturing and commercialising businesses across several industries. In his innovation role, he works with the CEOs of leading organisations to, conceive, develop and scale innovative opportunities and IP into high growth, sustainable businesses. Valter also leads Deloitte’s venturing initiatives on the continent, which includes the identification of high growth potential start-ups that leverage exponential technologies and innovative concepts. He is a faculty member of Singularity University; a recipient of the Constellation Transformation 150 award, which recognises the top global executives leading digital business transformation efforts; and a Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School. He has also been recognised as a top Professional in South Africa’s Digital Industry, by The South African Professional Services Academy. Valter holds an MSc and an MBA, he has trained with Roger Martin, as a master strategist and is the recipient of numerous academic awards.alter Adão is recognised as an expert in the fields of disruptive innovation, business re-imagination and emerging technologies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where he does most of his work. He is deeply passionate about the use of emerging technologies at scale, to “do-good” in society by creating sustainable economic opportunity, prosperity for all. Valter is Deloitte Africa’s Chief Digital and Innovation Officer and a member of the firm’s Global Innovation Executive. He was the founding and managing Director of Monitor Deloitte, Deloitte’s premier strategy, innovation, analytics and economics practice; and led Deloitte Digital from a fledging Digital start-up into a leading Digital Transformation practice on the continent. He is a corporate entrepreneur with extensive experience in venturing and commercialising businesses across several industries. In his innovation role, he works with the CEOs of leading organisations to, conceive, develop and scale innovative opportunities and IP into high growth, sustainable businesses. Valter also leads Deloitte’s venturing initiatives on the continent, which includes the identification of high growth potential start-ups that leverage exponential technologies and innovative concepts. He is a faculty member of Singularity University; a recipient of the Constellation Transformation 150 award, which recognises the top global executives leading digital business transformation efforts; and a Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg Business School. He has also been recognised as a top Professional in South Africa’s Digital Industry, by The South African Professional Services Academy. Valter holds an MSc and an MBA, he has trained with Roger Martin, as a master strategist and is the recipient of numerous academic awards.