Join us for coffee and networking

With

Scott Cowan, CEO, Africa Legal

With

Advocate Gushwell Brooks, Presenter, Commentator and Host (MC)

In today’s environment of sanctions, shifting alliances, and contested supply chains, geopolitical risk has become a core business concern. This session will explore how General Counsel are helping organisations respond to external shocks — from trade disputes and political upheaval to regulatory disruption. Panellists will examine how and when to escalate geopolitical threats to the board, how legal teams collaborate with policy experts in uncertain markets, and how legal advice shapes decisions to enter, exit, or recalibrate operations.

Moderator | Claude de Baissac, Founder and CEO, Eunomix

Panellists:

Anastasia Posokhov, Regional Head of Legal: Africa, Middle East and India, Aggreko

Ms Hellen Mogashoa, Corporate and Government Affairs Lead, Microsoft Southern Africa

Lombe Mbalashi, Partner, Mbalashi C and Associates

Luyando Muloshi, Legal Counsel ,African Legal Support Facility

In an era of fast-moving legal reform and compliance risk, legal teams need better visibility — and better tools. This session from Afriwise offers a focused look at how in-house teams are using technology to stay ahead of regulatory updates, improve decision-making, and reduce operational drag. With practical examples drawn from African markets, Afriwise will demonstrate how digital platforms can streamline horizon scanning, automate updates, and deliver timely legal insight across jurisdictions.

With

Steven De Backer, CEO, Afriwise

Join us for a well-deserved refuelling break

Managing legal risk across multiple jurisdictions demands more than legal knowledge- it requires operational clarity. This panel explores how GCs are designing scalable legal teams and workflows to handle everything from contract volume and litigation oversight to compliance reporting and cross-border data governance. Panellists will debate centralised vs. localised models, share insights on regulatory horizon scanning, and discuss how legal teams stay responsive and consistent across complex, multi-market environments.

Moderator | Kevin Lester, Advisor, SkyBlue Africa Advisory

Panellists:

Pieter Badenhorst, Director: Legal and Compliance, AFGRI Group

Castalia Moloi, Senior Vice President, Legal, Intellectual Property and Compliance, SASOL

Velile Memela, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Sanlam Limited

Join us for a well-deserved refuelling break and digest the morning

When the rules run out, judgment takes over. This panel brings together legal and business leaders to share how they navigate governance failures, conflicting values, and the ethical grey zones of product responsibility. From protecting users and addressing unintended product impacts to confronting leadership misconduct and the fast-moving risks of AI, panellists will offer real-world examples and practical approaches for making principled decisions under pressure.

Moderator | Rebecca Thomson, Head of Investigations, Compliance and Ethics, Baker McKenzie South Africa

Panellists:

Chrissy Dube, Head of Department: Governance Insights and Analytics, Good Governance Africa

Mpumi Mazibuko, Independent Legal/Business Advisor/General Counsel

Oyinlola Adebayo LL.M, FCIS, FCIArb(UK), Company Secretary- Assistant Vice President, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria

Nigel Maramba, Senior Legal Counsel Southern Africa, Unilever South Africa Pty Ltd

This intimate, one-on-one conversation brings the day’s themes to life through the personal lens of business leader who has navigated a defining moment of crisis. Our guest will reflect on the real-world weight of leadership when the rules don’t have all the answers. From the pressure to act under uncertainty to preserving trust and integrity when others won’t, this session offers a grounded, human perspective on decision-making, resilience, and the lasting impact of moments that test both character and judgement.

With

Warren Beech, Chief Executive Officer, Beech Veltman Incorporated

Christopher Griffith, Base Metals CEO, Vedanta

This high-tempo session features legal and regulatory specialists from across Africa, each offering concise, actionable insights on the shifting governance, risk, and compliance landscape in their jurisdictions.

Country representatives will go head-to-head against the clock, responding to a rapid series of focused questions- from regulatory shake-ups and policy gaps to investment signals and legal infrastructure challenges.

Designed to surface ground-level realities and emerging trends, this panel gives GCs a practical, region-by-region snapshot of what matters most when navigating legal risk and opportunity across Africa.

Hosted by Glenda Benson, Head of Engagement and BD Lead, Africa, Afriwise

With

Claudia Santos Cruz, Partner, MDR Advogados / Morais Leitão Legal Circle

Nobert Musa Phiri, Senior Partner, Muvingi Mugadza Legal Practitioners

Marian Ekua Hayfron-Benjamin, Senior Partner, HB&O Legal

Rodrick Molonga Elekeleme, Senior Lawyer, MBM-CONSEIL SCA

With

Scott Cowan, CEO, Africa Legal

Advocate Gushwell Brooks, Presenter, Commentator and Host (MC)

Time to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones.

Join us for bubbles, music, cocktails and canapés