Innovation. Culture. Opportunity.

Panel Discussion

Creative Industry & Artificial Intelligence

Theme: Decoding AI in the Creative Economy

Panellists:

• Mr Richard Shewry – Regent Business School

• Mr Andile Buwa – Buwa Films / eThekwini Filmmakers Association

• Dr Lindiwe (Malindi) Kunene – UKZN

Moderator: Mr Paul Nzimande (Author, Life & Business Coach, Entrepreneur, Corporate & Public Sector Events MC)

Masterclasses

• Dr Telmo dos Reis Hosts:

  Masterclass 1: Live Interactive 360 Film Production

• Ms Ayanda Gumede Hosts:

  Masterclass 2: From Canvas to Wall (Visual Art)

• Mr Mboneni Phahla Hosts:

  Masterclass 3: Financial and Business Masterclass for Creatives

Panel Discussion

Film Festivals & Regional Showcasing

Theme: Talent, Filming & Destination Marketing

Panellists:

• Ms Sharon Gumede – Durban Film Office

• Mr Sandile Dlamini – Umlazi Film Festival

• Ms Nosipho Maketo-van Den Bragt – Chocolate Tribe / AVIJOZI

• Ms. Jacqueline Rainers – Durban KZN Convention Bureau

Moderator: Ms. Thobile Ximba

Panel Discussion

Writing for the Screen

Theme: “From Paper to Screen”

Panellists:

• Mr Simon Ntuli – eThekwini Metro: Manager of Arts & Living Cultures.

• Mr Siyabonga Ndlozi – Script Editor & AI Specialist

• Ms Nomalungelo Ngcobo – Librarian & Outreach Coordinator: eThekwini Metro

• Mr Edmund Mhlongo – Author, Theatre Writer & K-Cap Founder

Moderator: Mr Zunaid Mansoor

Panel Discussion

Music, Film & Fashion

Theme: “From Local Circuits to Global Pathways”

Panellists:

• Ms Sinamandla Kwepile – Global Creative Summit

• Mr Michael Moeti – SA Music Week

• Ms Paular Dlamini – Artist Manager & Founder: Thendric Music Group

• Adv Nhlanhla Sibisi – Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA)

Moderator: Ms Ntando Mahlobo –Actress, Singer & Content Creator

Masterclasses

• Mr Luyanda Cele Hosts:

  Masterclass 1: Fragrance Making

• Mr Sandile Dlamini Hosts:

  Masterclass 2: Acting for Screen

• Mr Jack Devnarian Hosts:

  Masterclass 3: AI’s Impact on South African Actors

Panel Discussion

Building a Digital Creative Transmedia Economy

Panellists:

• Dr Kevin Palium – CEO Creative Arts College

• Ms Isabelle Rocke – CEO: Dreamforge

• Ms Leote Taylor – CEO: SACCI

• Mr Thabo Tsolo – CEO & Game Designer: Spaced Salad Studios

Moderator: Ms Joy Mawela – Kano Lethabo Productions

Panel Discussion

Music Rights, Licensing, Income & AI

Panellists:

• Mr Jotam Matariro – CAPASSO

• Ms Nomazulu Mda – SAMPRA

• Ms Thando Makhunga – MD: Downtown Music Publishing

Moderator: Mr Thando Nyameni – MD: KUMISA

Panel Discussion

Branding & Brand Development

Panellists:

• Mr Mandisa Shabangu – CEO & Founder of ABUTI Apparel

• Mr Muhle Ndwalane – Entrepreneur; Digital Strategist; Founder & MD of Asante Tech Solutions

• Mr Thobani Ndlovu – TEDx Durban

• Mr Monosi Kotsoe – Entrepreneur & Founder of Monosi Movements

Moderator: Ms Zandile Tembe –Media Personality & KUMISA Deputy Chairperson

Panel Discussion

Enabling Creatives – The Right of Women & Performers With Disabilities

Panellists:

• Mr Adhil Ramnath: Profoundly Deaf Actor/Model & Fashion Designer

• Mr Sanjay Bhimjee: Blind Actor

• Ms Candice Morgan: Deaf Actress, Presenter & Producer.

• Carlynn de Waal-Smit: Agent National Secretary – South African Guild of Actors.

Moderator: Ms Londi Shange –Actress Writer/Director & South African Guild for Actors (SAGA)

Masterclasses

• Mr Richard Shewry Hosts:

  Masterclass 1: AI Tools for Creatives

• Mr Monosi Kotsoe Hosts:

  Masterclass 2: Building a Sustainable Brand

• Mr Sbani Nzwakele Hosts:

  Masterclass 3: Bridging the Digital Divide in the Creative Economy

Panel Discussion

Dispute Resolution for the Creative Industry – Regulations Under Labor Laws

Panellists:

• Ms Paula Phukuje: Employment Law & Dispute Resolution Expert (Fairbridges Wertheim Becker)

• Mr Matthew Parks: Labour Dispute Resolution Expert

Moderator: Mr. Jack Devnarian – Chairman: South African Guild for Actors (SAGA)

Panel Discussion

Funding for the Creative Industry

Panellists:

• Mr Eliyah Ndou: DTIC – Government Funding Instruments

Moderator: Simiso Sokhela – Awali Foundation

Open Discussion Session

Reflection on the 3 Days & Future of KWANDE Fest

KZN EDTEA