Tropics Business Summit 2018 | Tropics Business Summit | 16 October 2018 | Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Parktonian All-Suite, 20 De Korte St, Wanderers View Estate, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Launched by the TROPICS MEDIA GROUP in partnership with CREB MULTIMEDIA group, the annual TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT, aims to bring under the same roof 150+ global business leaders, young innovators, political figures and economic decision-makers every year in October to further encourage boldness, ambition and leadership.

2018 Speakers

Tokie Laotan-Brown
Advisory & Porfolio Management Conservation & Heritage consultant, Tea Group Ltd.

Yannick Itoua
Director of Internal Audit, BSCA Bank

Linda Ochugbua
Head of Sales, Digital Platforms Business Day Media

Dr. Farayi Chinyanga
Founder & Activator, The Formation Hub

Leocadie Ebakisse
Founder, Talents Awake & Executive Coach

Srimal Fernando
PhD Research Scholar

Dina Mendes
CEO & Co-Founder, HD Consulting Paris

Loic Mackosso
Managing Partner, Aries

Fathi Coco Reinarhz
Chef Patron & Founder Epicure Restaurant

Lady Victoria Walker
COO, Universal Digital currency reserve foundation

Christelle Pandanzyla
CEO & Founder, Empower Network

Micheal Musa
Business & Brand Manager, MJA

Lethabo Mametja
PR Specialist & Founder Lethabo Pr

Jean-Guy Foyet
President, PHI Finance SA

Nelisa Ngqulana
Director & Founder, PR Trends ZA

Mckevin Ayaba
CEO, Southern Africa Startup Awards

Daniella Jacques
President Women Entrepreneur Chamber of commerc Editor in Chief & Founder, Dofen News, Haiti

Cedrick A. Todwell
Commercial Director, Sistema Biodolsa

Leotitia Modzanga
CEO & Founder, Creb Holding & Editorial Director & Founder, Yaya Magazine

Victoria Mbong Shu
Awards-winning Author & CEO, Profounder Intelligence

Edwige Zoe Dondra
President, Femmes En Danger

Flo Mosoane
COO, Southern Africa Startup Awards & Angel Investor

Dr. Rachid Oumlil
Professor of Management, Digital and Innovation

Gervais Hugues Ondaye
Commissioner General Fespam

Nozie Sogoni
MD & Founder, Nozibele Solutionds

Roland Chrisbel Malonga
CEO & Founder, O'dellya Consulting

Carry Fils-aime
CEO & Founder, Agro Karib SA & Investors Relations Specialist

Tintswalo Cassandra Makhubele
Secreatry, General Sacono

Bertrand Nonga
Founder & Director-General, 7 Entertainment Television

Modi Ntambwe
Women in Emerging countries specialist

Sylvie N'tchandi Toure
CEO & Founder, Boom Consulting & Editor in Chief & Founder, Okoume Magazine

Tshepo Managoele
Founder & CEO, Invader Solutions

Kudzai Muchechetere
Founder & CEO, Mamoyo Media House

Frederic Ebami
Graph Designer & Pop Artist

Chisti Mabunda
Founder, Nappertoir

Elizabeth Patricia Traore
Chair & Founder, CEMAC Market Oppurtunity

Phyllis Malope
Director & Founder, Philani Community Development

Vanessa Mbenoun
Managing Director, Kamaroutes Travel Designers

Celeste Gugu Ncana
Manager, Forever Living

Olivier Kamanzi
Capital Markets Expert & CEO, Africa

Firdoze Bulbulia
Director, Moments Entertainment

Faten Hayed
Awards-winning Journalist, Consultant & Mentor

Paulinah Somo
CEO & Founder, Somo Communications

Onesiphore Nembe
CEO & Founder, Afrique Progress Magazine

Nontsikelelo Sisulu-singapi
Chief Director, Department of Women in the Presidency

Kriss Brochec
CEO & Founder, Congo Web Agency

Siphiwe Vincent Blom
Youth Leadership Manager & Co-founder, Africa Fourth Industries

Olga Balangala
CEO & Founder, 24 Karat Research & Productions

Vincenzo Romano
Marketing Consultant, Ploomia Agency

Mamert Aime Mahob
CEO & Founder, MAM Consulting Financial Services

Imane Boumaza
CEO, Altius Mena

Sylvere CJ Youmbah
Founder, Merits Group

Iheb Tekkour
CEO & Founder, Hawasse & Digital Marketing Specialist

Rachael Okesola
CEO, Afrifitness, Health & Health Fitness Mentor

Tania Herwill
National Sales Manager, Backsberg Estate Cellars

Fidegnon Ade Agbowai
CEO, Ipaaro Mobile App

2018 Sponsors

DIAMOND:
• HD Consulting
• Embassy of the Republic Congo
• Sacono

PLATINUM:
• Phi Finances
• AGCC
• Vincent Samba
• Southern Africa startup Awards
• Jamaafunding
• Forever Change

GOLD:
• Estate Cellars
• Research of Productions
• Syntec
• Philani Community Development Center

SILVER:
• Nexcom Consulting
• African Doers
• ODK Consulting

BRONZE:
• Mariam Makeba
• AMK Communicaton
• 24 Karat
• African Doers
• FEPPSAC

MEDIA SPONSORS:
• Tropics Magazine
• YAYA
• F Guadaloupe
• Afrique Progres
• Africa Business Radio
• VA
• Jeune Entreprenuer
• Forbes
• France-Antilles
• France O
• Okoume Magazine
• Amina
• 7 Entertainment Television
• Alize
• Vox Africa
• Afica N1
• JA
• TV5monde Afrique
• Just Follow me
• Africa
• Diaspo Investigation
• Africa Media
• F Martinique

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
• Ethiopian
• Divaine
• 100 Nelson Mandela Centenary
• CCI Martinique
• 250 Ans
• CMO London
• PR Trends ZA