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  • David Droga Speaker
    David Droga
    Advertising Executive
    Founder & Creative Chairman, Droga5
    New York, USA
  • Pro-account
    Jo-Ann Strauss
    Curator
    Jo-Ann Strauss is a media presenter, model and entrepreneur.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Janine Binneman Jewellery Pro-account
    Janine Binneman Jewellery
    Jewellery Designer
    Janine Binneman Jewellery creates one-of-a-kind contemporary pieces using proudly South African precious metals and resources.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Carla Kreuser. Speaker 2015
    Carla Kreuser
    Graphic Designer / Illustrator
    Carla Kreuser is a creative director at The Jupiter Drawing Room in Cape Town.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Sizwe Mbiza
    Artist
    A young image-maker and fashion enthusiast looking to take on the world of film.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2008
    Ivan Chermayeff
    Graphic Designer
    A prolific designer, illustrator and collage artist, Ivan Chermayeff's lyrical, expressive style has resulted in iconic images for literally hundreds of clients
    New York, USA
  • Moeketsi Lebakeng, who goes by the name “Mokay”, is a Johannesburg-based illustrator and User Interface designer. His illustration style is mostly a celebration of women and their heroic tales. Pro-account
    Moeketsi "Mokay" Lebakeng
    Illustrator / Web Designer
    Moeketsi "Mokay" Lebakeng celebrates woman and Africa with digital development and illustration.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Richard Horne Pro-account
    Richard Horne
    Graphic Designer
    Based in Somerset West, this designer imbues his experience of skateboarding and street art into his work.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • James Daniels Speaker 1999
    James Daniels
    Regional Executive Creative Director for Unilever, James Daniels saw his career shoot forward upon his appointment at Ogilvy & Mather (Advertising) Asia Pacific
    International
  • Speaker 2008
    Anya van der Merwe Miszewski
    Architect
    Anya van der Merwe Miszewski is a director of Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects Pty Ltd and a professor at the University of Cape Town School of Architecture.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Speaker 2004
    Shigeo Fukuda
    Graphic Designer
    Tokyo, Japan
  • Speaker 2002
    Graham Leigh
    Creative Director
    Graham Leigh is director and retail branding specialist for the HKLM Group in South Africa. Leigh uses his architectural background to create cohesive spaces.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Kyla Philander Speaker 2014
    Kyla Philander
    Musician
    Kyla Philander is a Cape Town-based videographer and musician.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Morag Myerscough Speaker 2018
    Morag Myerscough
    Graphic Designer
    The UK designer makes large structures with neon geometric patterns often incorporating positive messaging hand-painted onto plywood.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Teshia Treuhaft. Speaker 2014
    Teshia Treuhaft
    Artist / Communication Designer / Product Designer
    Teshia Treuhaft is an artist/designer with expertise in furniture and object design as well as communications design.
    Michigan, USA
  • Assemble Speaker 2016
    Assemble
    Architect
    London-based studio Assemble merges art, architecture and design to create artful spaces.
    London, United Kingdom
  • Nandi Mngoma Pro-account
    Nandi Mngoma
    Fashion Designer
    Nandi Mngoma is a South African TV personality, dancer and singer.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2005
    Kerryn du Preez
    Writer / Editor
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale
    Photographer
    Kgaugelo Rakgwale is a self-taught artist who believes in capturing a message.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Speaker 2008
    Mike Schalit
    Creative Director
    Mike Schalit began his career by failing as a rock musician. In 1982 he tried again at TBWA Hunt Lascaris and emerged as John Hunt's deputy in 1991.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Pro-account
    Didintle Ntshudisane
    Stylist
    Didintle Ntshudisane shines light on being a creative stylist.
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Kees Schilperoort Speaker 1997
    Kees Schilperoort
    Brand Specialist
    Kees Schilperoort is managing director at XFacta.
    South Africa
  • Nicholas Coutts Pro-account
    Nicholas Coutts
    Fashion Designer
    Coming from a creative family, this young designer knew from an early age that his future would be in fashion.
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Oliviero Toscani Speaker 2001
    Oliviero Toscani
    Photographer
    Oliviero Toscani is an Italian photographer best known for his controversial advertising campaigns for Benetton.
    Italy
  • David Droga Speaker
    David Droga
    Advertising Executive
    Founder & Creative Chairman, Droga5
    New York, USA
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