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Creative Industry & Artificial Intelligence

Mr Richard Shewry

Regent Business School

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Andile Buwa

Buwa Films / eThekwini Filmmakers Association

Dr Lindiwe (Malindi) Kunene

UKZN

Theme: Decoding AI in the Creative Economy

Mr Paul Nzimande

Author, Life & Business Coach, Entrepreneur, Corporate & Public Sector Events MC

Moderator

Masterclass Hosts

Dr Telmo dos Reis

Masterclass 1: Live Interactive 360 Film Production

19/03/2026

Ms Ayanda Gumede

Masterclass 2: From Canvas to Wall (Visual Art)

Mr Mboneni Phahla

Masterclass 3: Financial and Business Masterclass for Creatives

Film Festivals & Regional Showcasing

Ms Sharon Gumede

Durban Film Office

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Sandile Dlamini

Umlazi Film Festival

Ms Nosipho Maketo-van Den Bragt

Chocolate Tribe / AVIJOZI

Theme: Talent, Filming & Destination Marketing

Ms. Jacqueline Rainers

Durban KZN Convention Bureau

Moderator

Ms. Thobile Ximba

Writing for the Screen

Mr Simon Ntuli

eThekwini Metro: Manager of Arts & Living Cultures.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Siyabonga Ndlozi

Script Editor & AI Specialist

Ms Nomalungelo Ngcobo

Librarian & Outreach Coordinator: eThekwini Metro

Theme: “From Paper to Screen”

Mr Zunaid Mansoor

Moderator

Mr Edmund Mhlongo

Author, Theatre Writer & K-Cap Founder

Music, Film & Fashion

Ms Sinamandla Kwepile

Global Creative Summit

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Michael Moeti

SA Music Week

Ms Paular Dlamini

Artist Manager & Founder: Thendric Music Group

Theme: “From Local Circuits to Global Pathways”

Ms Ntando Mahlobo

Moderator

Adv Nhlanhla Sibisi

Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA)

Actress, Singer & Content Creator

Building a Digital Creative Transmedia Economy

Dr Kevin Palium

CEO Creative Arts College

PANEL DISCUSSION

Ms Isabelle Rocke

CEO: Dreamforge

Ms Leote Taylor

CEO: SACCI

Ms Joy Mawela

Moderator

Mr Thabo Tsolo

CEO & Game Designer: Spaced Salad Studios

Kano Lethabo Productions

Masterclass Hosts

Mr Luyanda Cele

Masterclass 1: Fragrance Making

21/03/2026

Mr Sandile Dlamini

Masterclass 2: Acting for Screen

Mr Jack Devnarian

Chairman: South African Guild for Actors (SAGA)

Masterclass 3: AI’s Impact on South African Actors

Music Rights, Licensing, Income & AI

Mr Jotam Matariro

CAPASSO

PANEL DISCUSSION

Ms Nomazulu Mda

SAMPRA

Ms Thando Makhunga

MD: Downtown Music Publishing

Mr Thando Nyameni

MD: KUMISA

Moderator

Branding & Brand Development

Mr Mandisa Shabangu

CEO & Founder of ABUTI Apparel

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Muhle Ndwalane

Entrepreneur; Digital Strategist; Founder & MD of Asante Tech Solutions

Mr Thobani Ndlovu

TEDx Durban

Ms Zandile Tembe

Moderator

Mr Monosi Kotsoe

Entrepreneur & Founder of Monosi Movements

Media Personality & KUMISA Deputy Chairperson

Enabling Creatives – The Right of Women & Performers With Disabilities

Mr Adhil Ramnath

Profoundly Deaf Actor/Model & Fashion Designer

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Sanjay Bhimjee

Entrepreneur; Digital Strategist; Founder & MD of Asante Tech Solutions

Ms Candice Morgan

Deaf Actress, Presenter & Producer

Ms Londi Shange

Moderator

Carlynn de Waal-Smit

Agent National Secretary – South African Guild of Actors

Actress Writer/Director & South African Guild for Actors (SAGA)

Dispute Resolution for the Creative Industry – Regulations Under Labor Laws

Ms Paula Phukuje

Employment Law & Dispute Resolution Expert (Fairbridges Wertheim Becker)

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Matthew Parks

Labour Dispute Resolution Expert

Mr Jack Devnarian

Moderator

Chairman: South African Guild for Actors (SAGA)

Masterclass Hosts

Mr Richard Shewry

Masterclass 1: AI Tools for Creatives

22/03/2026

Masterclass 2: Building a Sustainable Brand

Mr Sbani Nzwakele

Software Developer, Digital Skills Trainer Founder of All About Tech Foundation

Masterclass 3: Bridging the Digital Divide in the Creative Economy

Mr. Monosi Kotsoe

Entrepreneur & Founder of Monosi Movements

Funding for the Creative Industry

Mr Eliyah Ndou

DTIC – Government Funding Instruments

PANEL DISCUSSION

Mr Simiso Sokhela

Moderator

Awali Foundation