Time
Session
Speaker / Location
10h00 – 10h05
OPENING OF CONVENTION
Location: Kings Ballroom
10h05 – 10h15
WELCOME
Prize Giveaway
Nozipho Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Conversation Strategist
10h15 – 10h25
ADDRESS BY SAPOA PRESIDENT
Itumeleng Mothibeli, Managing Director: Southern Africa – Vukile Property Fund Limited
10h30 – 11h30
VIEW FROM THE TOP
A Comprehensive Overview from Industry Leaders
Join us for an insightful session that offers a high-level perspective on the major trends, challenges, and opportunities currently shaping the real estate market. Esteemed industry leaders will share their expertise on economic drivers, evolving consumer demands, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies that are influencing the future of real estate across commercial and residential sectors.
Panel
Izak Petersen, Chief Executive Officer, Dipula Income Fund
Sakina Nosarka, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual Property
Armond Boshoff, Chief Executive Officer, Atterbury Property
James Day, Chief Executive Officer, Emira Property Fund
Moderator
Lynette Ntuli, Chief Executive Officer, Innate Investment Solutions
11h30 – 12h15
(Prize Giveaway)
THE GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL REAL ESTATE
Scene Setter
James Cook, Senior Director,
Americas Retail Research, JLL
12h15 – 13h15
Networking Lunch
Location: Warriors Hall
13h15 – 14h45
“The Global & Local Force Shaping SA into 2026”
Join us for this captivating session which analyse key economic, political, social, and environmental trends influencing South Africa’s trajectory over the next year.
The discussion will examine how global dynamics interact with domestic challenges, and opportunities offering strategic insights into how these forces are reshaping South Africa’s policy landscape, business environment, and societal fabric, providing a roadmap for decision-makers to navigate an increasingly complex future.
Scene Setter
JP Landman, Political & Trend Analyst, South Africa
Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist & Head of Research, Rand Merchant Bank
Panel
JP Landman, Political & Trend Analyst, South Africa
Duma Gqubule, Research Associate – Social Policy Initiative
Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist & Head of Research, Rand Merchant Bank
Liandra da Silva, Specialised Economist – Economic Unit, Nedbank Group
Moderator
Nozipho Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Conversation Strategist
14h45 – 15h15
Showcasing of the SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence
Location: Warriors Hall
15h15 – 15h45
Networking Tea/Coffee
15h45– 17h00
(Prize Giveaway)
INVESTING WITH PURPOSE: HOW INVESTORS DRIVEN SOCIAL CHANGE
Investors are increasingly embracing social change and not just seeking financial returns. In 2020, positive societal impact sustainable funds in the U.S. attracted over $51 billion in new investments, highlighting a growing trend toward responsible investing. This approach allows investors to support startups addressing global challenges, from climate change to social inequality, aligning their portfolios with personal values. Integrating these factors can lead to better financial performance, with studies showing that companies with strong social practices often experience lower operational risks and higher profitability. By adopting these principles, investors can foster innovation, promote sustainability, and contribute to a more equitable world, proving that doing good and doing well can go hand in hand.
Scene Setter
Panel
Ms Palesa Mkhize, Chief Executive Officer, SAMRRA
Smital Rambhai, Fund Manager, Future Growth Asset Managers
Jonathan Fisher, Chief Executive Officer, BitProp
Ben Kodisang, Founder and CEO, ALT Capital Partners | REimagine Social Impact Retail Fund
Moderator
Lynette Ntuli, Chief Executive Officer, Innate Investment Solutions
17h00 – 17h15
WRAP UP OF DAY ONE
Nozipho Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Conversation Strategist
17h30– 18h00
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Location: Kings Ballroom
18h15 – 21h30
Welcoming Networking Cocktail
Location: Warriors Hall
Time
Session
Speaker / Location
08h00 – 09h45
THE SAPOA WOMEN’S BREAKFAST
“Sitting at the Right Table”
Where power moves are made, bold voices rise, and real connections begin
Join us for a morning of elegance, empowerment, and purpose — a gathering of visionary women ready to lead, influence, and take their rightful place at tables of power, purpose, and possibility
Amelia Beattie, Head: Business Efficiencies, Property and Sustainable Impact, Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business Unit
9h00 – 9h45
Networking Tea/Coffee
Warriors Hall
10h00 – 10h15
Setting the Scene for the Day
(Prize Giveaway)
Nozipho Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Conversation Strategist
10h15 – 11h15
LISTED PROPERTY –THE REAL ECONOMY’S BAROMETER
Drawing on insights from the latest SA REIT Chartbook, this session unpacks how South Africa’s listed property sector serves as a live indicator of the broader commercial real estate landscape. The panel will examine how REIT performance mirrors shifts in investor sentiment, asset valuations, and operational fundamentals—making it a powerful gauge of the real economy.
The session will also delve into the persistent divergence between market prices and net asset values (NAVs), and spotlight emerging initiatives aimed at enhancing valuation transparency through standardized, automated benchmarking tools.
Scene Setter
Ian Anderson, Head of Listed Property & Portfolio Manager, Merchant West Investments
Panel
Ian Anderson, Head of Listed Property & Portfolio Manager, Merchant West Investments
Kundayi Munzara (Executive Director & Portfolio Manager, Sesfikile Capital)
Pranita Daya, Equity Analyst & Assistant Portfolio Manager, Truffle Asset Management
Andrew Wooler, Chief Executive Officer, Burstone
Moderator
Peter Clark (Founder, REdimension Capital)
11h15 – 11h30
Showcasing of the SAPOA Journalism Awards for Excellence (Entries only)
Location: Kings Ballroom
11h30 – 12h30
DEBT & CAPITAL MARKETS – LISTED vs UNLISTED
Capital markets empower the efficient allocation of funding. Investment capital is matched to assets that drive performance and therefore attract further capital investment and improve total returns.
This topic explores, access to debt markets, the ability for the SA property sector to attract equity into existing and growth opportunities; through rights offers/book builds/vendor placements, unlisted debt offered by banks, bond issuances or hybrid securities
Scene Setter
Karl Priessnitz, Head: Real Estate Advisory | Corporate Finance · Investec
Panel
Madalet Sessions, Co-Manager, Denker SCI Balanced Fund & Denker SCI Stable Funds
Sifiso Ngoma, Acting Fund Principal, Unlisted Properties, Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
Marlene Pillay, Head of Real Estate Finance, Standard Bank South Africa
Karl Priessnitz, Head: Real Estate Advisory | Corporate Finance · Investec
Moderator
Riyaad Khan, Co-Head: Real Estate Investment Banking, Rand Merchant Bank
12h30– 13h30
Networking Lunch
Warriors Hall
13h30 – 13h45
Prize Giveaway – Beats Studio Buds Earphones
Showcasing of the Municipal Performance Award
Location: Kings Ballroom
13h45 – 14h45
(Prize Giveaway – 1 full delegate registration – includes, delegate fee, welcoming cocktail function and convention dinner and awards ticket)
GENERATIVE AI CAN CHANGE REAL ESTATE, BUT THE INDUSTRY MUST CHANGE TO REAP THE BENEFITS
Can real estate use generative AI to turn the industry’s data into treasure?
The real estate industry generates vast amounts of data—but much of it goes untapped. Generative AI offers the opportunity to turn this dormant data into powerful insights, driving smarter decisions, improved customer experiences, and new business models. But to realize these benefits, the industry must be willing to change—rethinking how it approaches data, technology, and innovation.
Join us to explore how AI can help the real estate industry turn its data into a strategic advantage.
Scene Setter
James Cook, Senior Director, Americas Retail Research, JLL
Panel
James Cook, Senior Director, Americas Retail Research, JLL
Sethebe Manake, Founder, Anaara Group
Aveshen Naidoo, Real Estate Digitisation, Automation and Innovation, Standard Bank Group
Amelia Beattie, Head: Business Efficiencies, Property and Sustainable Impact, Standard Bank’s Insurance and Asset Management Business Uni
Moderator
Nozipho Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Conversation Strategist
14h45 – 15h00
WRAP UP OF CONVENTION
Nozipho Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer, The Conversation Strategist
15h00 – 15h30
NETWORKING TEA/COFFEE
Warriors Hall
18h00 – 23h00
2050 – Welcome to the Future!
CONVENTION DINNER & AWARDS EVENING
Location: Superbowl
