Conference

REGISTER FOR THE BER CONFERENCE – 6 MAY 2025, BALALAIKA HOTEL, SANDTON 8h30 to 15h30

Join us for a full-day Conference on 6 May 2025 in Johannesburg. We will cover the broad sweep of South Africa’s economic landscape, from updating the domestic economic outlook and unpacking the political-economy risks around the GNU to understanding the Trump administration and, most importantly, what it really wants from South Africa.

The second half of the programme, facilitated by the BER’s Impumelelo Growth Lab, will include a deep dive into phase two of Operation Vulindlela, examining the progress being made with municipal and water reforms, as well as showcasing some of the latest research in this area.

We have arranged an exciting lineup of speakers who will address a broad range of topical issues. Seating is limited, and we urge you to reserve your place early.

AGENDA
Registration: 8h30
Start: 9h00
Lunch: 12h15
Close: 15h30

SPEAKERS

Opening and welcome: Prof Johann Kirsten, Director, BER

• Minister Maropene Ramakgopa, Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Dr Aniket Shah, Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability, Transition, Jefferies
• Natasha Marrian, Editor-at-large, Business Day
• Lisette IJssel de Schepper, Chief Economist, BER
• Shannon Bold, Senior Economist, Macroeconometric modelling and forecasting, BER
• Rudi Dicks, Head of the Project Management Office (PMO) in the office of the President
• Johann Lubbe, Head: Water Partnerships Office, DBSA
• Anthea Stephens, Climate and Sustainability Component Lead, Cities Support Programme at National Treasury

Session Facilitators: Craig Lemboe, Deputy Director, BER and Vuyo Guma, Impumelelo Growth Lab

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