Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference | Cape Town 2024

E M POW HER

The EmpowHER Development Series is aimed at building communities and creating access to networks for entrepreneurs.

Travelling across provinces, 10 pre-selected entrepreneurs pitch their promising business models to a well rounded panel of high level thought leaders and business experts in the form of a 3-minute elevator

pitch followed by an interactive 5-minute Q&A where participants receive feedback on how to successfully grow their businesses into market leaders.

The winners from all the regions are then entered into the annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards and 1 Winner walks home with the trophy and a R50 000 cash prize. n

PASSIONATELY MADE BY

Welcome to the official Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference 2024.

A brief breakdown of the events of the day.

14. Finalists

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

18. Sponsors

We thank each & every one of our partners for their contributions. 10. Schedule

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WELCOME Organisers

Ralf Fletcher | CEO, Topco Media

It is my utmost pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference kicking off in the vibrant city of Cape Town! As the CEO of Topco Media, I am honored to host this groundbreaking event, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in business

The Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER conference is more than just a gathering – it’s a powerful platform for women leaders to connect, share their experiences, and inspire one another. The term “EmpowHER” encapsulates our commitment to fostering an environment where women can thrive, lead, and make impactful changes in their industries and communities.

Today, we witness trailblazing entrepreneurs presenting groundbreaking concepts to industry leaders and potential investors in our Pitching Den, where innovative ideas meet opportunity. Our curated lineup of distinguished speakers, thought leaders, and industry experts will provide invaluable insights, strategies, and inspiration to propel you forward.

I encourage you to engage fully with the sessions, participate in discussions, and make the most of the networking opportunities available. Your presence here signifies a shared vision of a future where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a reality.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and everyone involved in making this conference a success. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future. n

SCHEDULE Conference

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Opening remarks with Mokoena Moloto Organisers Welcome by Topco Media

Standard Bank Address: with Nqobile Nzuza, Head: Enterprise Banking, Western Cape, Business and Commercial Banking

Keynote Address: with Heléne Smuts, Board Member, EO Accelerator (EOA) & Founder of Credo Growth

Fireside chat with Denise Stubbs, Managing Director, Thokozani Wines, Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Cape Town winner 2023

09h00 – 09h10

Keynote Address: Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, Director-General, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

11h00 - 11h30 REFRESHMENTS + NETWORKING

11h30 – 12h30 Fast track networking session – “Turning conversations into connections”

12h30 – 13h30 LUNCH

13h30 – 15h45

The Pitching Den Begins Good luck to all of our finalists

15h45 – 16h00 Closing remarks

16h00 – 18h00 NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION

E mpow HER: Creating access to markets for

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SPEAKERS

Thank you to each and every one of our EmpowHER Speakers for your contributions in making today possible.

NONKQUBELA JORDAN-DYANI Director-General for The Department of Communications & Digital Technologies

NZUZA Head: Enterprise Banking, Western Cape, Business and Commercial Banking

HELÉNE SMUTS

Founder: Credo Growth & Board Member, EO Accelerator (EOA)

STUBBS Managing Director, Thokozani Wines

Your Conferene Host

MOLOTO MOKOENA Our Superb

NQOBILE

DENISE

FINALISTS Cape Town

Have a look at our Standard Bank Top Woman EmpowHER Entrepreneurs who qualified as our finalists this year.

ABRAHAMS

KRUGER

The Laundry Station

Soraya Soraya

CW Hair & Beauty International Chaz Chaz

DIOGO

Nubian Crown Hair Studio Tshireletso Tshireletso

RAMKLASS

Marimba Jam (Pty) Ltd Kiara Kiara

JUDGES Our Esteemed

Thank you to each and every one of our EmpowHER Judges for your contributions in making today possible.

Head,

Proposition Management, Relationship Banking, Standard Bank

CAITLIN NASH Co-founder, Loudhailer & Global Innovation Initiative Group

Head Sector Specialist Western Cape, Standard Bank

SMUTS Founder: Credo Growth & Board Member, EO Accelerator (EOA)

NTHABELENG LEBALLO

JADE SNELL-ENGLEDOE

HELÉNE

Our Phenomenal

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Thank you to each and every one of our EmpowHER Sponsors and partners for your contributions in making today possible