AETI event programme
Programme · AETI Business Forum 2026
Powering Africa’s Future
Private Sector Fuelling Next-Gen Growth. One focused day of masterclasses, project pitches and time to meet the investors, project owners and decision-makers who move deals forward.
09:00 – 10:15
Registration and badge collection
10:30 – 10:35
Welcome Remarks and Programme Announcement
Yohanna Pechera
Conference Producer, Gettha Agency
10:35 – 10:37
Africa’s Future: Private Sector Fuelling Next-Gen Growth
10:37 – 10:47
Welcome Remarks from an Industry Lead
The importance of skills development and private-sector collaboration in supporting Africa’s economic growth.
Robyn Border
Enterprise Skills Development Facilitator, Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry
10:50 – 11:00
AETI Business Forum: Vision and Objectives
Audrey Bading
Managing Director and Founder, Gettha Agency
11:00 – 11:30
Networking Tea and Coffee Break
11:30 – 11:45
Masterclass One
Opening the Business Series Masterclass
Deodat Zawadi
Hub Manager, Ukamili Digital City
11:45 – 12:00
Masterclass Two
From Capital to Opportunity: Building Africa’s Investment-Ready Pipeline and Connecting Capital to Bankable Businesses
Madelein Mkunu
Founder and CEO, Leading Women of Africa (LWA) Group
12:00 – 13:30
Networking Lunch
13:40 – 13:50
Audience Introduction
A short round of introductions so delegates know who is in the forum and who to meet.
13:50 – 14:05
Project Pitch One
When Opportunity Looks You Up: The Power of Your Business’s Social Media Presence
Benedicte Kazaka
Regional Business Development Lead, Africa & US, EasyAndy
14:05 – 14:20
Project Pitch Two
From Vision to Value: Turning Complex Opportunities into Investable, Executable Projects
Kebonemorena Nthite
Founder and Principal Consultant, KN Consulting
14:20 – 14:35
Project Pitch Three
From Blue Economy Innovation to Regenerative Tourism: Why Society Needs to Catch Up
Dr Sara Andreotti
Marine Biologist and Chief Operating Officer, SharkSafe Barriers
14:35 – 14:50
Networking Break
14:50 – 15:05
Masterclass Three
Unlocking Investment Opportunities in South Africa: How the IDC Supports Growth, Industrial Development and Business Expansion
Ganief Bardien
Regional Manager for the Western Cape, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
15:05 – 15:10
Closing Remarks
Audrey Bading
Managing Director and Founder, Gettha Agency
15:10 – 16:00
Networking Cocktail
