SA INNOVATION SUMMIT
sais'23
3.5k
Attendees
56
Countries & 200 Cities
4 Days
African tech disruption event
150+
Speakers
WHO YOU WILL
HEAR FROM
SAIS hosts an incredible line-up of speakers – thought leaders and experts from a wide range of industries. These speakers share their experiences and knowledge all to inspire and capacitate delegates and upcoming entrepreneurs through masterclasses, keynotes, and panel discussions.
MEET OUR SAIS'23 SPEAKERS
Some of the thought leaders we have had on stage over the years

Blade Nzimande
Higher Education, Science and Technology of South Africa: Minister
Cathy Smith
SAP Africa: Managing Director
Christine Strutt
Von Seidels: Brand protection expert and partner
Guido Schwartz
Airbus: Senior strategy and business development lead
James Patterson
Aerobotics: CEO
Keet Van Zyl
Knife Capital: Co-founder
Ketso Gordhan
SA SME Fund: CEO
Matsi Modise
Technolgoy Innovation Agency: Chairperson
Michael van Straaten
Verimark: Founder & CEO
Mmathebe Zvobwo
Telkom - Executive: Enterprise and Supplier Development (Future Makers)
Sacheen Kala
Standard Bank: Head - Founders Factory Africa Partnership
Saidah Nash Carter
Thomson Reuters Africa: Head of Innovation
Thabang Mype
Technology Innovation Agency: Head: ICT
Titi Akinola
Tony Elumelu Foundation: Head - TEFConnectConnect with some of the
biggest brands in the world
Meet some of our previous partners and sponsors:
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sa innovation summit
who we are
SAIS is an organisation devoted to entrepreneurs in all tech industries, all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of SAIS lies in its four foundational pillars.
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