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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Unscripted – The future of advice has no boundaries

This is a summit you won’t want to miss. We’re breaking away from the expected to bring you a bold, engaging, and truly interactive experience – one that puts real conversations and real people at the centre.

OUR LEVEL 1 PARTNERS

AGENDA & SPEAKERS

08:00 - Arrival & Registration

08:45 - Welcome, opening comments & introduction

08:50 - An unscripted interview

Exploring how leading advisory businesses are positioning themselves for long-term success
Practical approaches to succession planning and attracting the next generation of talent
How firms are embracing AI and emerging technologies to future-proof their models

09:30 - One of the fastest men alive

An inspiring conversation with Akani Simbine, one of the fastest men alive, as he shares his journey, mindset, and legacy — in conversation with MacFarlane Moleli. A powerful session on speed, purpose, and staying ahead of the game.

10:10 - Comfort break and exhibition activations

10:40 - Stronger together: Collaborating across the insurance value chain

Rethinking the collaborative roles of brokers, insurers, and reinsurers in designing and pricing products
The impact of limited capital and rising volatility on the availability and affordability of cover
Safeguarding product innovation and market relevance in a disrupted environment
How collaboration fuels competitiveness and responsiveness to shifting client expectations

11:30 - Regulation in real life: What happens when policy meets people

An honest conversation with the Chief Ombud (CEO) of the Ombud Council, on what trends and issues are surfacing
Insights into how policy decisions are impacting real clients and advisory outcomes

12:00 - How black entrepreneurial role models are tackling the market

Lessons from advisors successfully tapping into underserved market segments
Navigating the cultural and economic divide between blue-collar and white-collar clients

12:30 - Lunch break and exhibition activations

13:30 - A precis on artificial intelligence

How AI is transforming the financial services value chain—what’s real and what’s hype
Exploring the balance between algorithmic insight and human judgment
Opportunities for innovation vs. the risks of automation

14:00 - Survival, scale, and shifting ground: What’s next for the insurance market

Market consolidation, regulatory pressure, and reinsurance costs—what’s driving change?
How these forces are reshaping access, affordability, and market sustainability
Who’s best positioned to thrive—and what needs to evolve to stay client-centric

14:40 - Comfort break and exhibition activations

15:00 - Beyond benefits: The future of sustainable, person-centered healthcare cover

Achieving balance between cost and coverage in a high-inflation healthcare landscape
The growing importance of wellness and preventative care in long-term risk management
Leveraging data and technology to personalise health insurance offerings
Rethinking the insurer’s role - from claims-payer to care partner

15:40 - The youth segment

Understanding how Gen Y, Gen Z, and millennials are approaching financial planning
A fresh take on who influences them—and what they expect from their advisors