IMC Conference

16/09/2026

University of Johannesburg students have been tackling a real commercial brief from Plug’d by Telkom.

Their challenge: how can connectivity help young South Africans turn connection into opportunity?

The entries are now available to view, and the winning team will be revealed live at the Nedbank IMC 2026 on 17 September.

The winners will receive a R10 000 cash prize, awarded by Telkom Chief Marketing Officer Gugu Mthembu.

See all the entries here:
https://bit.ly/46nKntW

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg OR Online
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16/09/2026

100% Chance of Networking!

There may be a little rain on the forecast, but nothing’s stopping the conversations, connections and opportunities coming your way tomorrow.

Bring your business cards (or your best LinkedIn QR code) and get ready to make some connections that could last long after the Wild Bean Café coffee runs out. ☕️

Because when it comes to networking, there’s always a chance of something happening…

15/09/2026

Thebe Ikalafeng joins the Nedbank IMC 2026 stage with The CMO Shift, a focused 10-minute talk on the changing role of marketing leadership.

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg OR Online
Join the movement. Book your ticket now: www.imcconference.com

11/09/2026

FUELING THE SHIFT.

bp and Wild Bean Café are helping make Nedbank IMC 2026 an even better experience for delegates.

Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy Wild Bean Café coffee, relax in the bp lounge, receive delegate goodie bags, and experience more from two brands focused on convenience and customer experience.

There is also a special connection on this year's programme. Sheldon Tatchell, Founder of Legends Barber, will take to the stage as a featured speaker, while Legends continues to grow its presence across bp forecourts.

Looking forward to creating a memorable experience for the delegate at Nedbank IMC 2026

📅 17 September 2026
📍 Johannesburg or Online

SHIFT HAPPENS™️. ARE YOU READY? JOIN THE MOVEMENT.

11/09/2026

17 September is getting very close.

The programme is locked, the stage is taking shape and Nedbank IMC 2026 is almost here.

If you’ve been meaning to book, this is the point where “later” starts becoming risky.

Johannesburg OR Online
Join the movement. Book your ticket now: www.imcconference.com

IMC Conference

11/09/2026

Next week Thursday is approaching… we look forward to seeing you there!

Nedbank IMC 2026 Conference Calls on Marketers to Lead the Next Era

The 2026 conference, set for September 17, will be held under the theme “SHIFT HAPPENS™. ARE YOU READY?” a deliberately provocative call for the marketing industry to confront the scale and pace of transformation taking place across technology, consumer behavior and business. The Nedbank IMC is Africa’s biggest marketing conference, attracting over 3,000 delegates from 20 countries. Committed to fighting for marketing’s place at the boardroom table and uplifting young talent across the continent, the IMC is a neutral platform created for the advancement of marketing in Africa.

Read the full article here:
https://www.insidebiz.co.sz/nedbank-imc-announces-2026-conference-calls-on-marketers-to-lead-the-next-era/

11/09/2026

What happens when AI makes “okay” writing abundant?

Tiffany Markman takes the Nedbank IMC 2026 stage with Specifically Odd: Write Human. But Weird.

She explores the Interesting vs Safe Trade-Off and why polished-but-beige disappears while specifically odd sticks.

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg OR Online
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09/09/2026

The Nedbank IMC stage is only where the Shift starts.

Some of marketing’s most influential podcasting and content voices will be on site throughout the day, capturing conversations, reactions and ideas from the people shaping the industry now.

Pat Mahlangu. Mongezi Mtati. Alvin Matewa. Leroy Marc. Carmen Murray.

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg OR Online
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08/09/2026

Style ID Africa is bringing community into the heart of Nedbank IMC 2026.

Their on-site activation will help delegates find and connect with their communities, a natural fit for a business built around creators, culture and connection.

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg OR Online
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07/09/2026

What if an entire marketing conference could become a piece of music?

Siya Metane and SlikourOnLife will capture the Nedbank IMC 2026 from rehearsal through to the final keynote, using the voices, ideas and energy of the day to create an original track in real time.

It is part creative experiment, part demonstration of music’s cultural and commercial agency.

And nobody, including us, will know exactly what it sounds like until it is revealed live at the end of the day.

17 September 2026 | Johannesburg OR Online
Join the movement. Book your ticket now: www.imcconference.com