Welcome to FOS COnference
Leading African Solutions for Global Sustainability
Empowering Change, Driving Innovation, Shaping the Future
24-25 March 2026 INDABA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
The Conference
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
By providing a platform for thought leaders, businesses, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and industry experts – all with a common mission to connect – we inspire business to take actionable steps towards implementing green, sustainable and ethically-sound strategies. This mobilises Africa towards becoming a zero-carbon emission, waste-free, fully sustainable, smart continent.
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Meet our
2026 FACT SHEET
Meet our
2026 ADVISORY BOARD
Chrissy Dube
Programme Head: Governance Insights & Analytics, Good Governance Africa
Jay Bhagwan
Executive Manager - Water Use and Waste Management, Water Research Commission
Nchimunya Hamukoma
Senior Associate_Demand, Jobs & Livelihoods, The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
Ayanda Nkosi
Sustainability Integration & B-BBEE Specialist, HEINEKEN beverages
Phumlani Dyini
Group Executive: Risk, Governance & Sustainability, Spar Group
Meet our
2026 SPEAKERS
We pride ourselves on collaboration. This year our impactful programme has been structured with a formidable array of speakers
Jarredine Morris
Associate Director: Co-Head, The Carbon Trust Africa
Zeph Nhleko
Chief Economist and Group Executive: Strategy & Sustainability, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Collins Nyamadzawo
Senior Stakeholder Specialist: JET-IP Programme, IDC
Amelia Francis
Country Manager & Head of Programme: SDG Challenge South Africa
Lesedi Monnanyane
Researcher: Energy and Industrial Transitions, Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University
Maxwell Gomera
Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in South Africa
Solami Buthelezi
National Spokesperson, National Executive Economic Collective (NEXEC)
Tshego Selepe
Lead: Grower Program Pre and Post Investment, Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa
Ian Mtegha
Professional Manager: Standards, Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA)
Sara Hamouda
Senior Continental Governance Officer, APRM Continental Secretariat
Charles Wyeth
Enterprise and Supplier Development Manager, HEINEKEN Beverages
Johan Oosthuizen
Sustainable Sourcing Lead for Africa, SLR Consulting
Takalani Gangazhe
Associate Director: Corporate Sustainability, SLR Consulting
Conny Sethaelo
Director: Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Nestlé
Jan de Kock
Head: CFM Origination, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking
Thabisile Phumo
Executive Vice President: Stakeholder Relations, Sibanye-Stillwater
Dr Achieng Ojwang
Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network South Africa
Dr. Gamuchirai Mutezo
Founder, Madam Waste & Senior Research Associate, University of Johannesburg
Prof. Neissan Besharati
Director Sustainability Advisory, Pan-African Financing for Development Institute (PAFDI)
Kully Zipethe
Community Empowerment Specialist, Sustainable Organic Urban Lifestyles (SOUL)
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- Sustainability Leaders: Chief Sustainability Officers, Directors of Sustainability, Heads of ESG
- C-Suite executives: CEOs, CFOs, COOs
- Financial Influencers: VPs of Supply Chain, Investors, Portfolio Managers
- Industry Experts: Representatives from FTSE 250 companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, and more.
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Become a Sponsor
Drive Sustainability Leadership
Elevate your brand and reach key decision-makers at the Future of Sustainability event. This premium platform connects you with a powerful audience of
- Sustainability Leaders: Chief Sustainability Officers, Directors of Sustainability, Heads of ESG
- C-Suite executives: CEOs, CFOs, COOs
- Financial Influencers: VPs of Supply Chain, Investors, Portfolio Managers
- Industry Experts: Representatives from FTSE 250 companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, and more.
To Attend or Partner
THABISO MOHLABENG
Marketing Manager: Head of Strategic Partnerships
