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Catalysing Change through Partnerships

Inspire. Empower. Collaborate.

A one-day curated space for dynamic cross-sectoral exchange.

Thought leaders and development practitioners will engage to unlock the ideas and partnerships needed to tackle some of South Africa's most urgent challenges. From South Africa’s energy crisis and safety concerns,

to the growing reality of political coalitions, EDP X-Change 2024 is a rare opportunity to engage with big ideas, generate new thinking and partnerships, and connect people from across society to advance collective action.

At EDP X-Change 2024, there will be:

Keynote panel discussion

Four thought labs

Networking event

where pioneers will share their big ideas about empowering governing institutions and boosting the capabilities required for The Just Transition in South Africa.

facilitated by leading thinkers and innovators focused on space, economy, mobility, and coalitions which aim to collectively co-develop new thinking and action.

to establish future partnerships with thought leaders and practitioners from across all levels of government, the private sector, academia, and civil society. 

Date & Time

29 August 2024, 09h30- 17h00

Venue Information

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 1)

While P1 and P3 are available as parking options at CTICC 1, participants are encouraged to carpool where possible. When you have parked, take the lift up to the 2nd floor. You will arrive directly at the plenary room on the rooftop terrace. You will receive a pre-validated parking ticket at the registration desk. However, if you do not receive one, you can validate your parking ticket at the CTICC information desk on the ground floor before you leave for the day.

Speakers

None of the challenges facing South Africa will be solved by any single entity. Real impact will happen only through collaboration across traditional boundaries. EDP X-Change provides a platform for this collaboration.

The event will host leading experts, practitioners, and pioneers from different spaces as speakers. From government officials to business leaders, journalists and more, EDP X-Change is a platform for partnering for impact.

The event has been intentionally designed to spark ideas and partnerships for change within and between participants.

Networking and Connecting

After a day of vigorous engagement, participants are invited to listen to live music, enjoy light refreshments, and network with one another in a relaxed atmosphere.

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