Theme: THE YOUNG. THE WISE. THE UNDISCOVERED.

The best moments at TEDxRandburg have often come from unexpected places, and this year, we're pushing that to a new level. We staged a global talent search for the 2024 South African Summer to bring together the most remarkable lineup in TEDxRandburg's history. A series of Talks to discover a broad array of thinkers and doers and a selection of them will be invited to Johannesburg to share their work with the world, as part of an extraordinary roster of speakers and performers. Welcome to TEDxRandburg 2024: The Young. The Wise. The Undiscovered.

TEDxRandburg
Blairgowrie
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2194
South Africa

Aneesa Theron

Craft Advisory

Aneesa Theron is a seasoned executive coach and advisory consultant specializing in the personal and professional development of corporate executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Known for her ability to enable individuals to hamess the power of their minds and intrinsic wisdom, Aneesa provides a structured approach to transforming mental fitness and resilience, leading to exceptional outcomes With expertise in addressing self-sabotage and fostering self leadership, Aneesa's coaching approach is holistic, heart-zentered, and empathetic. Her methods are rooted in Neuroscience, Positive Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral, and Performance Psychology. She is passionate about enhancing workplace performance and innovation, and has demonstrated significant improvements in decision- making, leadership, and problem-solving skills among her clients.

Ango Mustapha

Head, Enterprise and Employability Unit

Ango Mustapha is a product manager, an instructor, an entrepreneur, and a business growth strategist. He is passionate about building people through human capital development, developing outstanding products and seamless processes. He holds an MBA in entrepreneurship and business development and is pursuing his MSc. in business psychology from the University of East London. He is an AltSchool Africa product management alumni, a certified Microsoft Innovative educator, a certified business and entrepreneurship coach, a YALI (West Africa Regional Leadership Center) alumni, and a 2019 African Young Leadership Fellowship Programme Fellow. He received the 2021 Opportunities Hub 100 Most Influential Young Person Award in Africa. When not exploring building a product or business around real-world problems or managing projects, he pursues personal interests in art, public speaking, teaching, cloth making, fashion design, and podcasting.

Brian Smith

Global Executive Leader

Brian S. Smith is the Managing Partner of IA Business Advisors, where he has been guiding organizations in leadership and business management for over 25 years. He is the co-author of The I in Team book series, all of which are international bestsellers, focusing on the power of individual influence and leadership. Brian holds advanced degrees in management and leadership, and his work has empowered businesses and individuals to build more effective, responsible, and positively influential teams. Through his speaking and writing, Brian continues to inspire thoughtful leadership worldwide.

Bryan Adams

CEO & Founder of HappyDance

Bryan is the CEO and founder of HappyDance, the leading careers website platform. Supporting over 100 global brands, HappyDance offers a seamless candidate experience and easy employer brand management. Inspired by stress-free technology, HappyDance showcases career opportunities compellingly. With 19 years in employer branding, Bryan is an author, podcaster, and speaker

Joni Anne Peddie

CEO - Resilient People

Joan known as Joni is an Entrepreneur focusing on Leadership Development. As a Behavioural Strategist, She is on a mission to help ‘driven people’ boost their resilience, and BOUNCE FORWARD™ ...especially after facing work/life challenges and adversity. I too faced major Trauma when my husband and business partner died 17 years ago. As a result, I started the business ‘Resilient People #BounceForward'. She has spoken to Corporates, and Business Schools for over 28 years, sharing neuroscience-based, practical ‘bio-hacks’. Joan enjoys working Globally, keeping ‘up-to-date’ with trends, pursuing my mission, and engaging with +/- 6000 people /year. I Partner with Courageous Leadership Hub (Australia); I volunteer, as a Network Leader for Six Seconds International (the largest EQ Network, in the world), and she serves as a Board Member (Volunteer position) for The Global Speaker Federation

Matt Zemon

Educator, Author, and Leader in Psychedelic Wellness

Matt Zemon, MSc, specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. He is the author of three best-selling books, including The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics, Psychedelics for Everyone, and Beyond the Trip. Holding a Master's degree in psychology and neuroscience from King's College London, Matt merges academic insights with a passion for safe and sacred psychedelic use, focusing on broadening understanding and access to these transformative substances. In addition, he consults with medical practitioners, contributing his expertise to further the responsible integration of psychedelics in healthcare.

Nokulunga Maqubela

Founder of Rendar Technologies

Nokulunga Maqubela is a 29-year-old growth-hacker dedicated to developing convenient, intelligent solutions that address everyday challenges through technology. Motivated by South Africa's high unemployment rate, Maqubela co-founded Rendar Technologies (Pty) Ltd. The company launched the Rendar mobile app, a platform designed to connect skilled individuals with potential customers, thereby combating unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship. Service providers on the app have autonomy over their rates, working hours, and service radius. Customers can easily request services, similar to using a ride-sharing app. Rendar is a free platform, generating revenue through in-app service transactions. This innovative solution benefits skilled workers seeking income and customers desiring convenient services. In addition to her role as co-founder, Maqubela serves as the CEO of Rendar Technologies.

Page Dina Lotze

Poet

Page Lotze is a dynamic poet, facilitator, writer and coach living between Johannesburg and Cape Town, whose multifaceted career bridges art, technology, community, and personal growth. In 2017, Page wrote for and performed in the theatre production "Hona Le Noka," produced by Hayleigh Evans and Siki Kunene at Pop Art Theatre in Maboneng, Johannesburg, a powerful exploration of the modern South African woman's story through themes of sexual liberation, queerness, oppression, systemic racism, and love. Their poetic journey also includes performances in several renditions of the international franchise production "Naked Girls Reading,", collaborating with renowned musicians, including Mzantsi Jazz Award winner, Tefo Mahola and Urban Village’s Tubatsi Moloi. She has also opened for popular local bands such as Uh Oh! and Ibhunga The Council at venues like The Commons in Muizenberg and The Homecoming Theatre in District 6.

Renee Murphy

Environmental Scientist | Director

Renee Murphy is the Director of Sales at Intrinsyx Environmental and an accomplished environmental scientist specializing in endophyte-assisted phytoremediation. With a master's degree in Plant Science, Renee is an emerging voice in the environmental field, having shared her expertise at prestigious platforms, including as an international keynote speaker at NICOLA 2022 in Cape Town and with the NASA Ames Green Team. She has led groundbreaking restoration projects, harnessing the powerful synergy between plants and microbes in collaborations with organizations such as Google, NASA, the military, and the EPA. Beyond her professional achievements, Renee is deeply committed to community outreach. She actively participates in programs with the California Native Plant Society, advocating for sustainable gardening and landscaping practices to promote biodiversity and ecological health.

Shehzad Batliwala

Ophthalmologist,

Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, DO, is a first generation Indian-American ophthalmologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for personal growth and resilience. From navigating the challenges of growing up as an undocumented immigrant to family mental health issues, to founding a successful cell phone repair franchise, and breaking barriers in the medical field, Dr. Shehz’s journey is a testament to perseverance and self-discovery. His passion for space exploration and his commitment to inner peace and purpose drive his innovative approach to both medicine and life. Dr. Shehz is an active speaker and community servant, leveraging his diverse experiences to inspire others to embrace their unique journeys and find fulfillment beyond external validation.

Tebogo Selebi

Director at TMMBS

Tebogo is an entrepreneur, business consultant, and registered Business Accountant (SA). Currently, he holds the position of Group Managing Director at TMMBS Conglomerate and serves as the Managing Partner at TMMBS Global Consulting Inc. His journey has taken me from establishing a modest accounting practice in the township of Kagiso to transforming it into a seven-figure, revenue-generating, world-class African-owned consulting firm located in the prestigious Sandton district, often called the "Richest Square Mile of Africa," all achieved within less than three years. Much of the firm's remarkable success can be attributed to key practices that many are adapting as "adjustments." Tebogo has distilled five crucial business lessons from his experience in building a professional services firm within the challenging economic climate.