The future of sustainability

06 – 07 March, 2024
JHB, South Africa

Join the conversation on the future of sustainability and explore how your participation can contribute to shaping a better tomorrow

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What is FOS Conference

The Future of Sustainability conference returns as a HYBRID event…

Ignite Change, Innovate Solutions, and Empower a Sustainable Future: The Future of Sustainability Conference is coming to Johannesburg, South Africa. Join leading voices in ESG and be inspired by global experts, innovative solutions, and collaborative discussions that drive the conversation about what should, can and must be done within the industries for a more sustainable business world.

In-person & Virtual Attendees

Hybrid Learning and Networking Event

Conference Stages

Internationally-Acclaimed Speakers

Sustainability Industry Breakaway Workshops

Join the Conversation

We brought you the inaugural virtual sustainability conference for the first time in 2022 with acclaimed keynote speakers, interactive breakaways and a mission to drive the conversation of change.

With over 6 350 online attendees, the Future of Sustainability was the go-to event for thought leaders and drivers of change. This year we are hybrid with 300+ in-person attendees and over 6000 virtual attendees.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Climate change and its risks to Africa
Importance of reducing toxic waste and releases
Regulations indicating the levels of environmental liability concerning services and products
Pressure to improve performance, transparency
Emerging market for environmentally friendly products and services

SOCIAL

Health and safety in the workplace
Community relations / CSI
Human rights issues at companyand supplier/contractor
Government and community relations in developing countries
Diversity in the workplace

GOVERNANCE

Board Structure and accountability
Accounting and reporting practices
Best Practice
Adherence to legislation
Anti-corruption
Risk Management
Social governance

2023 ADVISORY BOARD

We take pride in collaboration and each year our impactful conference is structured under the guidance of a strong team of industry experts. See this year’s Advisory Board below.

Dr Lorren Haywood

Senior Researcher CSIR

Dr. Nicholas Charalambides

Director
Imani Development

Heidi Barends

Head: Sustainable Finance, Absa

Jorja Wilkins

Divisional Executive, Primedia Outdoor

Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba

Special Envoy on Youth to AU Chairperson, African Union

Murendeni Makhado

Membership Lead, WiMSA

Agesan Rajagopaul

Sustainability Partner, Mkinsey & Co

Abel Sakhau

Chief Sustainability Officer, Sanlam

Sanjeev Raghubir

Sustainability Manager, Shoprite Holdings

Shameela Soobramoney

CEO, National Business Initiative

Yugen Pillay

UNDP Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards

Carina Wessels

Executive: Governance, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability, Alexforbes

Steffen Burrows

Sustainability Manager, Pick ‘n Pay

Neville Matjie

CEO, Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal

Interested in speaking at FOS

Share your sustainability efforts and share your expertise and thought leadership with an esteemed audience. This is your opportunity to take centre stage at Africa’s fastest-growing sustainability conference and exhibition.

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Past Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Honourable Angela Thokoza Didiza

Minister of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development

Portia Bangerezako

Head of Sustainability

Old Mutual

Iain Williamson

Chief Executive Office

Old Mutual

Dean Alborough

Head of ESG

Old Mutual Alternative Investments

Khaya Gobodo

Managing Director

Old Mutual Investment Group

Garth Napier

Managing Director

Old Mutual Insure

Sanjeev Raghubir

Sustainability Manager

Shoprite Holdings

Margo Fargo

Environmentalists and Entrepreneur

Founder of Far_Go Straws

Morné du Plessis

CEO

WWF

Kuda Mukova

Executive Partner: Solutions & Insights

IQ Business

Nigel Beck

Head: Sustainable Finance & ESG

Rand Merchant Bank

Dr Lorren Haywood

Senior Researcher

CSIR

Chido Mpemba

Special Envoy on Youth to AU chairperson

African Union

Shameela Soobramoney

Chief Sustainability Officer

JSE

Sabine Dall'Omo

CEO

Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa

Jaisheila Rajput

CEO

Tomorrow Matters Now

Reabetswe Ngwane

Managing Director

Kreamfields

Kavita Pema

Group Executive: Sustainability & Transformation

Winfield

Jorja Wilkins

Divisional Executive: Marketing & Marketing Services

Primedia Outdoor

Colin Coleman

CEO

Sub Saharan Africa, Goldman Sachs

Bongolwethu Sonti

Program Manager

Plug and Play

Saint-Francis Tohlang

Director for Corporate Affairs

Nestle

Shani Naidoo

CEO

Nemesis Accounting

Chule Qalase

Senior Manager for Sustainability and CSR

Isuzu Motors

Dr Ntsapokazi Deppa

Manager Laboratory Services

Umgeni water

Leila Ebrahimi

P&O Reward Co-lead

PwC

Lullu Krugel

Parter, Strategy & Chief Economist

PwC South Africa

Monhla Hlahla

Business Women, Executive Coach and Director of Companies

Solitron Holdings

Ms Deborah Mochotlhi

Deputy Director-General

Water Resource Management

Reshmili Lutchman

Group Executive for Corporate Service

Water Research Commission

Shirley Zinn

Non-Executive Director

Sanlam

Adam Kendall

Chief of Sustainability

McKinsey & Company

Heidi Barends

Head: Sustainable Finance

ABSA

Matthew Cullinan

Executive: Infrastructure Development

Atlantis (Greentech) Special Economic Zone

Dr. Stanley Semelane

Head of Stakeholder Relations: ESG & Sustainability

Sasol

Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Head of the Investment and Infrastructure

The President of the Republic of South Africa

Sibusiso Mazomba

Youth Advocate on Sustainability

Olajobi Makinwa

Chief, Intergovernmental Relations & Africa

UN Global Compact

Sue Allchurch

Chief, Outreach & Engagement

UN Global Compact

David Renwick

Head of Investment Banking

Absa

Shirley Moroka-Mosia

General Manager: HSEQ

Engen

NEWS

Market gains from your ESG strategy

Nov 2, 2023 | News

“According to Airswift, a global workforce solutions provider within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) niche, matters of ESG can serve to boost operational performance and bring about heightened financial returns for a firm.”

AI-powered corporate governance: Technology’s trailblazing role

Nov 2, 2023 | News

“Over the years, technology has significantly transformed the way companies handle their governance processes, and as we look to the future, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionise corporate governance in ways we couldn’t have imagined before.”

Alternative transport for moving fresh produce

Oct 16, 2023 | News

“South Africa boasts a strong agricultural sector that accounts for at least 10% of the country’s export earnings. The sector has been steadily growing over the last few years, but now economists fear this growth is starting to slow due to rising costs and transport challenges.
Finding alternative transport options could not only offer the sector the support it needs for continued growth, but it could also have the added benefit of reducing carbon emissions.”