The Business to Brand Summit 2025, hosted by Pat on Brands in association with Primedia Outdoor and Lerato Agency, is set to take place on 1 August 2025 at Sandton Mandela Square, bringing together South Africa’s top marketers, communicators, entrepreneurs, and brand custodians for a full day of powerful conversations, insights, and collaborations.
Under the theme “From Transaction to Transformation,” the summit aims to explore the critical role of brand building in driving long-term economic growth, transforming SMEs into legacy brands, and elevating Africa’s business presence on the global stage.
Confirmed Speakers and Panellists for Business to Brand Summit:
- Adam Howard – Owner & Music Director, Howard Audio
- Amanda Lotheringen – Senior Manager Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Anele Maphanga – PR & Influencer Lead, Unilever
- Bogosi Motshegwa – Founder, Thinkernuer
- Bronson Mokabela – GM: Marketing & Communications, SASCOC
- David Tshabalala – Illustrator & Founder, Slaying Goliath
- Gordon Muller – Media Strategist: “Media: The Backbone of Branding”
- Li Ndube – MD, Narritve
- Miles Kubheka – Entrepreneur & Keynote Speaker
- Morongwa (Mo) Mokone – Co-Founder, Mo’s Crib
- Nomzamo Moalusi – Marketing & Communications, Primedia Outdoor
- Nondumiso Mabece: Head of Marketing, Executive, Group Head of Brand
- Nosipho Manitshana – VP: Marketing & Communications, Renault SA
- Pamela Mtanga – Content Creator & Brand Storyteller
- Phushaza Sibiya – Brand Strategist & Radio Presenter
- Sbusiso Kumalo – Group CMO, African Bank
- Sbusiso Leope (DJ) Sbu – Award-winning Social Entrepreneur
- Sheldon Tatchell – Founder, Legends Barber
- Silungile Mlambo – Marketing Executive, OpenServe
- Thembisile Sehloho – CMO, South African Tourism
- Tumelo Selikane: MD, Nielson Sports South Africa
- Zakithi Mncwango – Brand Strategist & Thought Leader
Programme Topics Include:
- From SME to Iconic Brand – Stories of Transformation
- The Role of Digital in Brand Storytelling
- Collaboration is the New Competition – Why Brand Partnerships Matter
- The Modern CMO: Balancing Creativity, Data, and Commerce
- Authenticity, Purpose and Profit – Can Brands Have It All?
- The Future of African Brands
Who Should Attend:
- Brand & Marketing Executives
- Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders
- Communications Professionals
- Content Creators & Media Strategists
- Business Leaders & Decision-Makers
Registration
Tickets and event details are available here.
