Where SBI shows up — and where SBI brings leaders together.
Leadership doesn't only develop in a programme. It develops through the conversations leaders have, the people they meet and the ideas that challenge how they think. Throughout the year, SBI curates a series of leadership experiences that bring together executives, organisations and leadership communities around the questions that matter most. From global thought leaders and flagship executive summits to immersive experiences and invitation-led gatherings, every event is intentionally designed for meaningful dialogue, fresh thinking and genuine connection.
Light MY Fire 2026 — Battlescars & Breakthroughs. Women Who Lead.
A Women's Month leadership experience for organisations investing in the women who lead, influence and shape the future of their business. More than a celebration, Light MY Fire is an immersive evening of courageous conversations, shared stories and meaningful connection. Now in its fifth year, it has become one of SBI's signature leadership experiences.
The C-Leader Summit.
SBI's bi-annual gathering of senior executives shaping the future of business across Africa. More than a conference, the C-Leader Summit is a carefully curated leadership experience combining world-class speakers, facilitated dialogue and executive-level networking. The most recent Summit, What Matters Most?, featured voices including Faith Mangope and was presented in partnership with 702.
Dates, speakers and themes are announced ahead of each annual Summit, with SBI alumni receiving priority registration.
How SBI brings leaders together.
Leadership is strengthened through different kinds of conversations. That's why SBI hosts a year-round calendar of experiences — each intentionally designed to serve a different purpose, from expanding thinking and connecting peers to strengthening teams and building leadership communities.
LeaderSHIFT Experiences
Live conversations with internationally recognised thinkers, business leaders and practitioners exploring the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, uncertainty and change. Previous guests have included New York Times Number 1 Best Selling Author Daniel Pink, Global Futurist Dr Craig Wing, and Dr Vivienne Ming, global theoretical neuroscientist and AI expert, plus experiences such as ROBOT PROOF and V20: The Human GPT.
Explore →TeamSHIFT Experiences
Immersive experiences designed exclusively for one leadership team. Every engagement is tailored to an organisation's unique context, strengthening strategic alignment, trust, collaboration and decision-making where it matters most.
Explore →Women Who Lead
A growing community of women brought together through Light MY Fire and other leadership experiences that create space for honest conversation, meaningful connection and shared growth. Exploring themes such as courage, influence, resilience, sponsorship and leading with authenticity.
Explore →Catalyst Connect
Invitation-led gatherings that bring senior leaders into the right conversations with the right people. Designed for executives who don't need more information — they need trusted relationships, fresh perspectives and space to think alongside other decision-makers.
Explore →SBI BRU
A relaxed, welcoming networking event for gents in business to connect over coffee. No selling, no presentations, no formalities — just good conversation and genuine connection.
The Human Bean, inside the Wembley Building at The Campus, Sloane Street, Bryanston.
Xolile Ndumndum
Marketplace facilitator, ecosystem orchestrator and modern business leader with more than 20 years of strategic and operational leadership experience. He specialises in connecting people, capital and capability to build legacy-driven enterprises.
What's coming up.
From executive breakfasts and thought leadership conversations to flagship summits and immersive leadership experiences, new opportunities are released throughout the year. Register your interest to be the first to hear when bookings open.
From recent SBI events.
A look inside recent gatherings — the rooms, the conversations, the people.
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