SAVCA Private Equity and Venture Capital in Southern Africa Conference 2019 | Scatterlings Conference and Events | 27 February 2019 | Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch, 7603, South Africa

The theme for the SAVCA 2019 conference is “RISE to a new level”. The conference will explore and showcase how, despite a tough and ever-changing economic landscape, the industry continues to RISE. The word RISE itself invokes an increase of associations, upsurge and growth, all of which are aligned with where the industry is currently and what it is expecting to achieve in the future. RISING to a new level means taking advantage of the opportunities introduced by a changing economic landscape – something that the private equity and venture capital industry are poised to do.

In 2019, SAVCA will introduce an additional conference day, focused on the venture capital industry.

The theme of the SAVCA 2019 Conference is “RISE to a new level”

The conference will explore and showcase how, despite tough economic times, the industry continues to RISE. RISE represents how venture capital and private equity continues and should continue to “Renew. Imagine. Strive. Evolve”.

The conference agenda will be shaped around these concepts, with a focus on the private equity and venture capital industry.

SAVCA has presented an annual private equity industry conference since 2008. The conference is a highlight of the industry calendar and a key deliverable by SAVCA to its members. The conference setting is collegial, informative and inclusive; with delegate passes limited strictly to 400 so attendees are ensured of meaningful networking opportunities with other delegates.

The Conference Aims To:
• Showcase the Southern African private equity and venture capital industry.
• Promote the private equity and venture capital asset classes.
• Create a compelling context for networking and information sharing amongst industry players.
• Establish a platform for building and solidifying SAVCA’s relationships with industry organisations, investors, regulators and the media.

Who Can Attend?
• Senior-level representatives from private equity and venture capital fund managers active in South Africa, Southern Africa and other parts of Africa.
• Investors into private equity and venture capital funds.
• Regulators and policymakers.
• Senior-level representatives from service providers to the private equity and venture capital industry (including bankers, lawyers, advisors, consultants).
• Senior-level business representatives seeking funding.

2019 Speakers

PRIVATE EQUITY SPEAKERS:

Alton Solomons
Independent Private Equity Practitioner

Anthonie De Beer
Managing Partner, Ethos Large Growth Funds

Bonang Mohale
CEO, Business Leadership South Africa (BlSA)

Christopher Clarke
Managing Partner, Inspired Evolution

Craig Dreyer
Chairman, Savca

Daniel Hatfield
CEO, Edge Growth

Daniel Schoneveld
Principal, Hamilton Lane

David Moore
David Moore, Head of Alternative Investments: Alexander Forbes Investments

Dele Butler
Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells

Hany Assaad
Co-founder and Chief Portfolio & Risk Officer, Avanz Capital

Joey Evans
Sportsman, Adventurer and Inspirational Speaker

John Bellew
Partner and Head of Private Equity - South Africa, Bowmans

John Sanei
Foresight Strategist | International Keynote Speaker | Best-selling Author |singularity University Faculty Member

Lydia Shadrach-razzino
Director, Ensafrica

Medina Jett
Founder and President, ICSGROUP

Michael Avery
Anchor, Classic Business and Editor, Catalyst Private Equity Magazine

Michael Denenga
Partner, Webber Wentzel

Nikiwe Bikitsha
MC

Polo Leteka
Executive Director and Founder, IDF Capital, Managing Partner and Co-founder, Alithea Idf Managers, Executive Director and Founder, I’m in Accelerator

Puseletso Mbele
Senior Investment Consultant, Novare Actuaries and Consultants

Dr Reuel Khoza
Business Leader and President of the Iodsa

Roger Philby
Founder, The Chemistry Group

Ronak Gopaldas
Director, Signal Risk

Samantha Pokroy
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sanari Capital

Sibusiso (Sbu) Luthuli
Chief Executive Officer, Mpande Property Manager

Siby Diabira
Regional Head Southern Africa & Indian Ocean, Proparco

Stéphane Monier
Chief Investment Officer, Banque Lombard Odier & CIE SA

Takudza Mutasa
Principal and Senior Investment Professional, Development Partners International

Tanya Stevens
Owner, Beclear Coaching and Consulting

Trudi Makhaya
Economic Advisor to President Ramaphosa

Wayne Hiller Van Rensburg
Chairperson, Institute of Retirement Funds Africa and CEO, Pensionmatters

Xavier Leroy
CEO, Egon Zehnder

Dr. Zuko Kubukeli
CEO and Managing Partner, Pape Fund Managers

VENTURE CAPITAL SPEAKERS:

Aisha Pandor
Co-founder and CEO, Sweepsouth

Akash Maharaj
Head of Transactor Private Capital, Emerging Companies at Investec

Anton Van Vlaanderen
Partner, 4DI Capital

Andrea Böhmert
Co-managing Partner, Knife Capital

Bo Burlingham
Editor-at-large, Inc. Magazine and Author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big

Brett Commaille
Senior Investment Partner, Hlayisani Capital and Partner, Angelhub Ventures

Clive Butkow
CEO, Kalon Venture Partners

Janice Johnston
CE - Growth Equity Portfolio, Edge Growth

Jeremy Gardiner
Director, Investec

Keet Van Zyl
Founding Partner, Knife Capital

Lynette Ntuli
Founding Director and CEO, Innate Investment Solutions

Mabatho Seeiso
Independent Trustee

Mainga Daniel Mukando
Investment Officer, IFC

Malcolm Segal
Non-executive Director and Co-founder, Grovest Corporate Advisory

Michelle Yorke
Senior Regional Chapter Manager, ANDE

Minette Havemann
Strategy Director, Naspers Ventures

Ronny Miyambo
Principal, Mila Risk Management Solutions

Thiru Pather
Principal, The SA SAME Fund

Valerie Hayter
Managing Director, Lireas Holdings

Vusi Thembekwayo
Founder and CEO, Mygrowthfund and IC Knowledge Bureau

Zolani Mahola

2019 Sponsors and Partners

LEAD SPONSORS (PRIVATE EQUITY):
• BOWMANS
• ENSafrica’s
• Ethos
• Hogan Lovells
• Webber Wentzel

CO-SPONSOR:
• RCA RISK CAPITAL ADVISORS

EXHIBITOR (PRIVATE EQUITY):
• ansarada

MAIN SPONSOR (VENTURE CAPITAL):
• Grovest

NETWORKING NIGHT MARKET:
• Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

WELCOME COCKTAILS:
• FNB Business

EXHIBITOR (VENTURE CAPITAL)
• Grovest

CONFERENCE MOBILE APP:
• Ata Capital

BRANDED WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR:
• The Beverage Company

LEAD MEDIA PARTNER:
• Classical Music Radio Station

WIFI ( PRIVATE EQUITY):
• Convergence Partners

WIFI ( VENTURE CAPITAL):
• Knife Capital

REFRESHMENT BREAKS:
• Sanlam Investments
• SANNE
• Vantage Capital

CONFERENCE CSI DELEGATE BAG:
• SAVCA
• Verdant Capital

DELEGATE BAG INSERT - USBS:
• RH Managers Proprietary Limited

BROCHURE DISTRIBUTION:
• Verdant Capital

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
• AVCA
• EMPEA
• iLpa
• ACTUARIAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA

MEDIA PARTNERS:
• Pensions Africa
• SI SAVVY INVESTOR
• AfCD Africa Capital Digest
• AFRICA GLOBAL FUNDS
• PRIVATE EQUITY AFRICA
• CFA
• AfricaPENews
• Deal Makers