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AWIL 5 AUGUST 2025

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WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM THE SUMMIT IN 2025

Over the past 2 years we have devolved in deep critical thinking around leadership and representation across boards and key leadership positions in organizations and across various critical sectors. This year, our theme is: “Time for Tangible Action” The summit will examine critical areas around:

Funding products and their accessibility to women-led enterprises
The culture of sponsorship as opposed to mentorship in accelerating access to business opportunities for women
Opportunities in new industries such as technology where women stand to benefit

We will continue to explore themes around representation across various sectors, with an underlying focus on enabling policies, environments, and structures. In this year’s Summit, the focus will be on implementation and taking the next tangible steps towards meaningful reforms.

INVITED SPEAKERS

Our Summit runs in the format of high-level panel discussions as well as curated firesides discussions with notable industry leaders. We pride ourselves in having an engaging audience of seasoned business owners, political leaders, executives, and creatives.

TESTIMONIALS

“DLO was able to pull together data driven Summit that managed to drill down to the core challenges around diversity.”

Mritunjay Kapur Director, Head of Advisory, KPMG

“The Summit spread light and empowered women with practical solutions with the aim of making a positive contribution to the African continent.”

Zizipho Nyanga Managing Executive, Grindrod Bank

“The Summit was interesting and insightful. Intimate enough to have deep, meaningful engagement and large enough to get a diversity of views”

Yogavelli Nambiar Regional Board Member, YPO

“I enjoyed how the summit was able to pull together a high caliber of female entrepreneurs and business leaders, but more importantly the quality of the conversations.”

Xolisile Nene Coverage Banker: Resources and Energy, ABSA

“ DLO has done a stellar job in trying to open the door for new entrants in the energy sector and this summit is an extension of the work they have been doing over the years.”

Elizabeth Marabwa Chief Director, DMRE