SABSA MBA Alumni Forum
MBA alumni are catalysts for growth, innovation and relevance in African business schools.
Join us for a powerful morning of insight, reflection and connection at the SABSA MBA Alumni Event 2025. Together, we’ll explore how alumni are shaping the future of business education and leadership across the continent.
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Across the continent, MBA alumni are emerging as powerful catalysts for growth, innovation, and relevance in African business schools and beyond. As leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, your continued engagement plays a vital role in shaping the future of business education. We invite you to join fellow alumni and thought leaders at the SABSA MBA Alumni Event 2025 on 12 September at the Sandton Convention Centre, for a morning of insight, reflection, and reconnection.
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Register now to secure your place at the SABSA MBA Alumni Event 2025.
This exclusive gathering brings together MBA alumni, business leaders, and academic voices to explore how alumni are driving growth, innovation, and relevance in African business schools. The event includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, alumni impact stories, and valuable networking opportunities.
Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
Time: 09h00–13h00 (Registration from 08h30)
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Limited to 120 seated delegates
This event is officially SOLD OUT!
You are still welcome to attend the expo, but this session is unfortunately full.
*Walk ins might be available on the day subject to availability*
- Event Type: Forum
- Email: info@sabsa.co.za
Hourly Schedule
SABSA MBA Alumni Forum
- 08:30 - 09:00
- Registration & Arrival
- Delegates arrive and network (restaurant nearby for refreshments) MC: Charisse Drobis – welcome and orientation at the door
- 09:00 - 09:10
- Welcome
- Theme: “The Role of Alumni in Strengthening African Business Schools” • MC Welcome & Housekeeping: Charisse Drobis • Opening Remarks: Prof Cobus Oosthuizen – Chair of SABSA • Overview of the Day: MC to preview sessions and set tone for engagement
- 09:10 - 09:40
- Alumni Keynote Address
- Alumni Keynote Address
- 09:45 - 10:25
- Panel 1: Leading Through Uncertainty
- Insights from alumni navigating volatility and change. Moderator: TBC | Panellists: Mr Mahlori Mageza, Business Operations Manager, Letarch Consultants (Pty) Ltd Ms Nereshnie Naicker (GM Nampak) - MANCOSA
- 10:30 - 11:00
- Voices & Vision: Alumni Impact Stories
- Quickfire insights from alumni creating local and global change Host: Mr. Ciko Thomas, Group Managing Executive for Retail and Business Banking at Nedbank: WBS Alumnus (PA, Thembi Dube).(Jones) Ms Njabulo Mashigo: Executive Director, Human Resources, Vodacom. GIBS Alumna, (Contact: Charisse Drobis)
- 11:00 - 11:20
- Comfort Break & Networking
- 11:20 - 11:50
- Feature: The African Talent Advantage
- Proposed Topic: “Africa’s Emerging Talent: Strategic Skills & Scalable Solutions”
- 11:55 - 12:40
- Panel 2: The Future of the African MBA and Higher Education
- Deans and business leaders on relevance, reach and innovation in management education Moderator: SABSA | Panelists: Dr Catherine Duggan - Director, UCT Graduate School of Business Prof Maurice Radebe - Head and Director, Wits Business School Dr Stephen Akandwanaho - Executive Dean, Richfield Business School
- 12:45 - 13:00
- Closing Dialogue & Reflections
- Interactive close with audience and organisers • Open Q&A and delegate reflections • Final word: SABSA representative • Wrap-up: Charisse Drobis
Date
- Sep 12 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
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