Speakers

Event Speakers

Introducing Our Esteemed Speakers

Our speakers are trailblazers in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and inspiration to our event. From renowned educators and innovative technologists to influential philanthropists and seasoned policymakers, each speaker has made significant contributions to advancing women's leadership in basic education.

Sylvia Pole

Principal @ Primrose Hill Primary School

Tamara Gabriel

Pipeline and Education Manager | Human Resources @ PepsiCo SA

Amanda Fortuin

Principal @ Westcott Primary School

Dr Primrose ZJ Bimha

Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Lecturer | Speaker @ Stellenbosch University

Melissa Bailey

Education Specialist in eLearning WCED at Metro North Education District

Retha de Jager

Education, Training and Development Specialist

Cheryl Williams

BPrimEd. EdTech Specialist, Coach, Integration & Innovation @ Glenwood House School

Sonet van Zyl

M.Ed Researcher, Special Needs Education, School Based Support Team [SBST] Coordinator

Salma Seedat

Executive Director at Instructional Leadership Institute

Iris Nxumalo-De Smidt

Executive Dreamer: Lorha Nakambe Consulting | PhD Candidate: UCT GSB

Belinda Petersen

Principal at Rustenburg Girls' Junior School

Sakeena Elloker

Head of Programmes at Instructional Leadership Institute

Karen Simpson

Managing Director: Africa at Oxford University Press

Dr Adrienne van As

Lecturer @ Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Dorcas Dube

National Marketing and Communications Manager @ Citizen Leader Lab

Wendy Viljoen

Knowledge Specialist: Education @ Wesgro

Register for the 2025 Basic Education Women in Leadership Conference

Don't Miss Out!

Join us on 22-23 August 2025 in Cape Town for an inspiring and transformative event under the theme “Leading Beyond Boundaries: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” This is your opportunity to connect with top women leaders in education, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of educational leadership.