SA Chef Media is excited to announce the exceptional speaker line-up for the upcoming SA Chef Conference & Expo 2025, scheduled for 11-12 August 2025 in Sandton, Johannesburg.
This premier B2B event will bring together culinary and tourism professionals from across South Africa and the continent under the theme “Cultivating Africa’s Gastronomy Industry”.
Attendees can look forward to a wealth of insights from industry leaders and innovators. The conference will feature keynote addresses from Nombulelo Guliwe, CEO of SA Tourism, and Bertus Basson, an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and TV personality.
Moreover, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs, including Ryan Cole, Wandile Mabaso, Johannes Richter, Candice Philip, Vusi Ndlovu, Moses Moloi, Katlego Mlambo, Gregory Henderson, Coco Reinarhz, amongst others.
Key figures from the culinary and tourism sectors, such as Grace Harding, CEO of the Ocean Basket Group, David Frost, CEO of SATSA, and Glenton de Kock, CEO of SAACI, and innovators such as Miles Kubheka, Thalentha Ngobeni and Nick Hamman will also contribute to the discussions.
Be part of this comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities within the industry, particularly in building and growing sustainable culinary businesses, fostering creativity and innovation in professional kitchens, and leveraging South Africa’s growing reputation as a gastronomy tourism hotspot.
The SA Chef Conference & Expo’s headline sponsor, Unilever Food Solutions, will play a prominent role both on stage and at the expo, alongside top suppliers and food service providers showcasing a diverse range of industry offerings.
Lance Gibbons, CEO of SA Chef Media, stated: “We are excited to host this gathering in Johannesburg, the premier commercial hub of the African continent. The SA Chef Conference & Expo 2025 is a vital event for anyone engaged in or passionate about the culinary and tourism industries, presenting invaluable opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. With an outstanding roster of speakers, this conference serves as a powerful platform for culinary and tourism professionals to gain insights, exchange solutions, and connect with industry leaders.”
Check out our full programme, speaker roster, and partners and exhibitors here.
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