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The Nedbank IMC Conference 2025: Marketing is Business

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Get ready for one hard‑hitting day of marketing insight, connection, and transformation. On 18 September 2025, the Nedbank IMC Conference returns—both in-person at Mosaiek Teatro in Randburg, Johannesburg, and online—bringing together over 2,000 communicators, senior marketers, CMOs, agency leaders, students, and innovators from across Africa and beyond.

Date & Format

  • 🗓 Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

  • 📍 Venue: Mosaiek Teatro, 1 Danielle Street, Fairland, Randburg, Johannesburg (hybrid event)

  • Expect energising 15‑minute lightning talks, global and local speakers, fresh insights, interactive panels, and no sales pitches—just pure, actionable marketing wisdom 

🎟 Tickets & Prices

Ticket Type Price (excl. VAT) Availability
In-person (Phase 1) R 3,500 First 600 seats, now sold out
In-person (Phase 2) R 3,500 Limited seats remaining
In-person (Final Phase) R 4,000 Final allocation left
Virtual R 950 Attend from anywhere—live stream access and group‑ticket offers

Group deal: Buy six virtual tickets, get the seventh free

Meet the Visionary Behind the Conference: Dale Hefer

Driving the Nedbank IMC Conference’s bold vision is Dale Hefer, CEO of the Integrated Marketing Council (IMC).

  • From the start, Hefer has championed the principle that “Marketing is Business®”, advocating fiercely for marketing’s rightful place at the boardroom table 

  • She’s passionate about delivering sharp, impactful content, empowering both seasoned leaders and rising professionals—for example, launching the youth panel “Appreciating Assets” at this year’s event 

  • Known for bringing bold ideas to life, Hefer curates a dynamic agenda that reveals “what’s new, what’s next”—no fluff, no filler .

Why You Can’t Miss It

  • Depth & breadth of content: 26 speakers, including six international keynotes from Microsoft, BBC, Publicis, Faith Popcorn, and others

  • Interactive energy: Real-time video content creation challenge—watch ideas come to life live on stage.

  • Youth empowerment: Featuring strong female leadership and a spotlight on the next generation of talent, all aligned with strategic initiatives like YOUTH1000 and the IMC bursary programme.

Secure Your Spot

  • In-person tickets (Phase 2 and Final) are diminishing fast—don’t wait!

  • Virtual tickets offer high value at R 950, especially with the group-bundle offer.

Visit the Nedbank IMC website to book and explore the full speaker line-up and programme.

Written by: Ian Fraser

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