{"id":286,"date":"2025-01-12T01:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T01:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialimpactindaba.co.za\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:44:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:44:53","slug":"speakers-line-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/socialimpactindaba.co.za\/?page_id=286","title":{"rendered":"Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/socialimpactindaba.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-2025-04-27T162536.413.png&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px||78px|||&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;2026 Speakers&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;202px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>We are curating a diverse and impactful program for Social Impact Indaba 2026. Each speaker comes ready to share their insights and expertise across our program of keynotes, panels, case studies and workshops. Our top-tier industry thought leaders will not only leave attendees informed, but will also ignite your transformative mindset. 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These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge, lived experience, and innovation to the conversation on social impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"814\">Our speakers represent a diverse range of sectors \u2014 from civil society and philanthropy, to business, government, academia, and grassroots initiatives. Each one is committed to building stronger, more resilient communities and driving positive change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"988\">Through <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"879\">keynote addresses, panel discussions, break-away session and podcast<\/strong>, they will share insights, stories, and strategies that shape the future of social impact in South Africa.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"401\"><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"401\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">For any speaker proposal, please fill in the form below or\u00a0 email Mihlali Ngxangane at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:mihlalin@avaloin.co.za\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">mihlalin@avaloin.co.za<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"> or call <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">+27 (0) 60 298 8442. 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