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01. About Us

An Introduction by the CEO of Topco Media, Ralf Fletcher

01. The Speakers

Have a look at the speakers lined up for the day.

01. The Judges

Have a look at our esteemed panel of judges.

01. Running Order

A brief breakdown of the events of the day.

01. The Finalists

Meet the finalists of this year’s Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.

01. Our Partners

We thank each & every one of our lifestyle partners for their contributions.

In case you missed it...

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WEL COME.

Welcome to the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER 2023 Conference!

We understand that for women entrepreneurs, the path to success often involves overcoming barriers related to accessing trade or markets, rather than lacking business intelligence or innovative models. This one-day conference is specifically designed to address these challenges by providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to connect, share their barriers, receive support, and learn directly from successful award-winning entrepreneurs.

Starting a new business can be intimidating, especially without adequate support. Women entrepreneurs face additional hurdles when they lack access to value chains, markets, and networks. Together with the bank that prioritises supporting women in their pursuit of their “next” goals, Top Women aims to break down these barriers and provide a platform for women in business to participate and enhance their prospects.

One of the highlights of the conference is the 2-hour pitching den, where 10 entrepreneurs were pre-qualified and will have the opportunity to present their promising business models in a 3-minute elevator pitch. They will receive valuable advice and feedback on areas such as investment, funding, new markets, and attracting new customers from a panel of high-profile judges. This session will help them chart their next steps towards success. The winner from each province will

make their way to the 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards in Johannesburg where one will be awarded the EmpowHER Entrepreneur title of 2023 and the trophy and R50 000 cash prize.

As a delegate we hope you find value in:

Engaging in dynamic discussions to overcome barriers in entrepreneurship. Connecting with a diverse range of business leaders at the highest level, generating new leads. Developing multifaceted partnerships with like-minded companies and business leaders. Gaining valuable insights and influence to advance women in business. Meeting and strategizing with key players in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) who support wamen’s empowerment.

We are excited to have you join us for this empowering event. Together, we can overcome obstacles and pave the way for a brighter future for women entrepreneurs. Let’s take this opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate our businesses.

RUNNING ORDER

Have a look at the speakers of the day at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference 2023

08h00 – 09h00 REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS

09h00 – 09h15

Opening remarks with Vuyolwethu Dubese, Innovation M&E Consultant | Host of ESG for SMEs | Global Moderator

09h15 - 09h25

Organisers Welcome by Topco Media

09h25 – 09h45

Standard Bank Address with Jade Snell-Engledoe, Head Sector Specialist, Standard Bank

09h45 – 10h15

Keynote Address with Shiela Yabo, Head of Ecosystem Development for Ayoba, MTN SuperApp

10h15 – 10h45

Fireside chat with Adri Williams, Managing Director, Khayelitsha Cookies, Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Winner 2022

10h45 – 11h15 REFRESHMENTS & NETWORKING

11h15 – 12h15

Fast track networking session: “Turning conversations into connections”

12h15 – 13h15

LUNCH

13h15 – 15h45

The Standard Bank Top Women Pitching Den

15h45 – 16h00

Closing Remarks with Vuyolwethu Dubese

16h00 – 18h00

E mpow HER: Creating access to markets for

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Have a look at the EmpowHER Entrepreneurs who qualified as our finalists this year.

FINA-

SIPHOKAZI MTIMKULU BSMT Trading cc

DENISE STUBBS Thokozani Winelands Investments PTY LTD

ANSIE TRUTER Bayede! Royal Wines and Spirits

PHUMZILE KHOZA Lathitha Biodiesel (Pty) Ltd

DRIENIE BOTES Meant to Bee (Pty) Ltd

FEZEKA STUURMAN Cultiver Group

MOSIDI SHOMANG Shomang Brokers

SINENHLAHLA CHAMANE M & C Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd

PRIMROSE STHOLE L Kuhle Projects PTY LTD

MAHLATSE MAMAILA INO-Biodiesel

JUDGES

Meet our esteemed judges

CARA SAVEN Founder of Cara Saven Wall Design

NALEDZANI MOSOMANE Head: Enterprise Development, Standard Bank

FIONA WAKELIN Group Editor, Topco Media

FIKILE KGOBE Lead Global Markets SA (BCB/PPB), Standard Bank

ADRI WILLIAMS Managing Director, Khayelitsha Cookies

ZINZI MAGODA Lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

Follow us across South Africa as we take the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference to Durban and North West!

KwaZulu-Natal Cape Town

North West

E mpow HER: Creating access to markets for

ENTREPRENEURS