A meeting of leaders and decision makers

Designed to elevate the profession and create a dedicated space for strategic dialogue, knowledge exchange, and peer engagement, the Summit is set to become the defining annual gathering for communications in the region

The Summit is st to be the region’s premier gathering of Corporate Communications practitioners, scheduled for Wednesday, 5 August 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana. Brouught to by Evoxity.

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Meet Our Keynote Speakers

The Summit has secured four internationally acclaimed speakers whose combined experience spans Capitol Hill, the British Parliament, Hill & Knowlton International, Edelman, and the highest offices of the South African government.

Strategic Communications Consultant, JGL Associates | United Kingdom

Simon Jones

Simon Jones is a specialist in strategic communications, international relations, and reputation management, with more than 25 years’ experience advising organisations and leaders operating in complex global environments.

Simon Jones
SVP Communications, M&T Bank | Washington D.C., USA

Neill Dhillon

Neill Dhillon is a strategic corporate communications leader with extensive experience navigating high-stakes environments where clarity, speed, and precision are essential.

Niell Dhillon
MP & Chairperson, Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies | South Africa

Hon. Sangoni Diko

One of South Africa’s most authoritative voices on communications, digital transformation, and strategic communications.

Hon. Sangoni Diko
Founder & Chairman, Baird’s CMC | USA & South Africa

François Baird

Founder and Chairman of Baird’s CMC, an international communications management consultancy with 47 partners worldwide, and former Chairman Africa at Edelman — the world’s largest public relations firm

François Baird