When women lead with purpose, industries transform. When women are empowered, healthcare systems become stronger, more inclusive, and better equipped to serve society.

Join SAMED and SALDA for an inspiring in-person Women’s Day Forum that brings together influential leaders from healthcare, industry, government, and civil society to explore the role of women in shaping the future of MedTech and diagnostics. Through thought-provoking keynote presentations and engaging dialogue, we will celebrate leadership, share practical insights, and examine how women empowerment can be institutionalised to create lasting impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

This is a complimentary event exclusively curated for SAMED and SALDA members only. Limited seats are available and attendance will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Programme

12:30 – 13:00

Registration

13:00 – 14:00

Topic: Leading Through Purpose: The Woman Behind the Institution

Presented by: Prof Koleka Mlisana, CEO, NHLS

14:00 – 14:45

Topic: Conscious Leadership: A Woman’s Perspective

Presented by: Brenda Kali, CEO, Conscious Companies

14:45 – 15:10

Topic: Comfort Break & Networking

15:10 – 16:00

Topic: Panel Discussion: Institutionalising and Legislating Women Empowerment

Panellists:

• Dr Susan Mangole, Acting Deputy Director-General: Transformation and Competition Branch, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
• Grace Baloyi, Senior Programme Manager: Grants Innovation and Product Development (GIPD), South African Medical Research Council
• Representative from Women on Boards

16:00

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For more information contact:

• Nomthi Mnisi: communication@samed.org.za
• Kelebogile Letswalo: Comms@salda.org.za

We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and collaboration as we celebrate the women advancing healthcare, MedTech, diagnostics, and innovation across South Africa.