2026
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
11 JUNE
thursday
18:00 – 21:00
JOHANNESBURG
WELCOME RECEPTION
EVENT/CONFERENCE
An informal event to meet and greet and enjoy the hospitality of our conference host.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES & SPONSORS
12 JUNE
friday
08:15 – 08:45
JOHANNESBURG
REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE
Registration for all delegates
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
09:00 – 09:15
JOHANNESBURG
OPENING COMMENTS
CONFERENCE
A warm welcome to all delegates. We are delighted to have you join us for this edition of the conference theme.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
09:30 – 11:00
JOHANNESBURG
SESSION 1
ABONGILE SIPONDO
This interactive session will explore Afrocentric epistemology in coaching research.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
11:00 – 11:30
JOHANNESBURG
MORNING BREAK
TEA & COFFEE
Use this break to network with fellow delegates, and build connections.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES, REFRESHMENTS & CHAT
11:30 – 12:30
JOHANNESBURG
CONFERENCE PANEL DISCUSSION
IS COACHING UNIVERSAL?
The dialogue will delve into the capacity of diverse African Wisdom to communicate rigorous scientific commentary, and challenging the myth that philosophical thought originates solely in the West.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
12:30 – 13:45
JOHANNESBURG
LUNCH BREAK
HOT & COLD BUFFET
Use this break to network with fellow delegates, or relax. You choose!
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES, REFRESHMENTS & CHAT
13:45 – 15:15
JOHANNESBURG
RESEARCH POSTER SESSION
COACHING RESEARCH FRONTIERS
This interactive session will feature diverse voices, case studies, and opportunities for audience Q&A, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge and inspiration.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
15:15 – 15:45
JOHANNESBURG
AFTERNOON BREAK
TEA & COFFEE
Use this break to network with fellow delegates, and build connections.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES, REFRESHMENTS & CHAT
15:45 – 17:15
JOHANNESBURG
SESSION 2
SIBONGILE MUWAMBA-CHIMIMBA
This interactive session will explore Umunthu as an Indigenous African way of knowing.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
17:15 – 17:30
JOHANNESBURG
CLOSING COMMENTS
CONFERENCE
Closing statements, an invite to join us for fireside chat and day 2.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
19:30 – 20:30
JOHANNESBURG
EVENING FIRESIDE DIALOGUE & CHAT
CONFERENCE
Informal focussed chat led by self appointed facilitators.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
13 JUNE
saturday
08:15 – 08:45
JOHANNESBURG
REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE
Registration for all delegates
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
09:00 – 09:15
JOHANNESBURG
OPENING COMMENTS
CONFERENCE
A warm welcome to day 2 for all delegates.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
09:30 – 11:00
JOHANNESBURG
SESSION 1
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
This interactive session will . . .
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
11:00 – 11:30
JOHANNESBURG
MORNING BREAK
TEA & COFFEE
Use this break to network with fellow delegates, and build connections.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES, REFRESHMENTS & CHAT
11:30 – 13:00
JOHANNESBURG
SESSION 2
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
Reclaim Indigenous Languages.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
13:00 – 14:15
JOHANNESBURG
LUNCH BREAK
HOT & COLD BUFFET
Use this break to network with fellow delegates, or relax. You choose!
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES, REFRESHMENTS & CHAT
14:15 – 15:45
JOHANNESBURG
SESSION 3
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
This interactive session will. . .
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
15:45 – 16:15
JOHANNESBURG
AFTERNOON BREAK
TEA & COFFEE
Use this break to network with fellow delegates, and build connections.
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES, REFRESHMENTS & CHAT
16:15 – 17:45
JOHANNESBURG
SESSION 4
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
This interactive session will . ..
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
17:45 – 18:00
JOHANNESBURG
CLOSING COMMENTS
CONFERENCE
Closing statements, an invite to join us for 2027 in Australia
OR TAMBO CONFERENCE CENTRE
ALL DELEGATES
14 JUNE
sunday
ALL DAY
OPTIONAL CULTURAL EXCURSION ZISIZE FOUNDATION
EXCURSION
An opportunity to experience rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.
KWAZULA-NATAL
ALL DELEGATES
