The Nedbank IMC says that it is renowned for its hard-hitting 'no waffle' agenda, and that the 2024 conference aims to deliver a showcase event that is focussed and insightful.

For 2024, the IMC has partnered with Unique Speaker Bureau International (USBI) to deliver on this commitment. 

"Five top USBI speakers will be challenged to share their relevant topic in five-minutes," says IMC's CEO Dale Hefer. "This is the kind of high-impact content we love."

USBI is a globally recognised Speaker Bureau, offering a wide array of outstanding speakers. In 2024, it was awarded Best International Speaker Bureau 2024 at the African Excellence Awards, hosted by MEA Markets.

"Working with Africa's top marketing conference is ideal for us," says Paul McConnon, CEO of the USBI. "We feel it is the perfect showcase for our varied and exceptional speakers to help address some of the current marketing opportunities."

The five USBI speakers who will be meeting the five-minute challenge include the following:

  • Nicky Verd, digital futurist and expert on digital transformation
  • Thando Hopa, a diversity advocate
  • Dr Justin Cohen and Puno Selesho, thought leaders in human transformation and rebranding, and 
  • Saffron Baggallay, a personal mastery and leadership specialist. 

"These five-minute challenges epitomise what this event is all about — cut to the chase and provide relevant and practical information for delegates. We are delighted to partner with USBI and are looking forward to this diverse and dynamic group of speakers," says Dale.

Individuals are encouraged to view the full agenda here.

The Nedbank IMC will be held at the Focus Rooms, Modderfontein Johannesburg on Thursday, 19 September. In-person tickets are sold out, but individuals are encouraged to book online tickets and join the in-person waiting list, should tickets become available. Virtual tickets are currently priced at R1 499 (excluding VAT).

The Nedbank IMC is:

  • presented in association with MASA
  • held in collaboration with the ACA
  • held in partnership with the DMASA, and
  • is endorsed by the IAB.

The 2024 theme is 'Challenge Yourself. Keep Learning. Keep Leading' and is relevant to anyone in the business of communication, the event concludes.

For more information, visit: www.imcconference.com. You can also follow the Nedbank IMC on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or on Instagram

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