BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Business Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20251024T092831Z CREATED:20251002T133814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T092831Z UID:25411-1761645600-1761652800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-breaking-through-barriers/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TDP-invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T103000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T130000 DTSTAMP:20251023T100821Z CREATED:20250919T090507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T100821Z UID:25310-1761820200-1761829200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:MEMBER ONLY EVENT: Carbon Tax in South Africa for Beginners and Seasoned Practitioners DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/carbon-tax-in-south-africa-for-beginners-and-seasoned-practitioners/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carbon-Tax-in-South-Africa-for-Beginners-and-Seasoned-Practitioners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T120000 DTSTAMP:20251029T100512Z CREATED:20251029T095524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T100512Z UID:25712-1762423200-1762430400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session: Water Footprint in Action: Strengthening Climate-Resilient Business with Science-Driven Approaches DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-water-footprint-in-action-strengthening-climate-resilient-business-with-science-driven-approaches/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Water-Footprint-in-Action-Strengthening-Climate-Resilient-Business-with-Science-Driven-Approaches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T123000 DTSTAMP:20251024T094750Z CREATED:20251024T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T094750Z UID:25662-1763028000-1763037000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/multi-stakeholder-roundtable-on-strengthening-whistleblowing-mechanisms-for-smmes/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multi-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Strengthening-Whistleblowing-Mechanisms-for-SMMEs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260220T071441Z CREATED:20251118T052842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T071441Z UID:25920-1771927200-1771934400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Unpacking the South African Wholesale Electricity Market for Business and Municipalities DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/join-the-gauteng-water-action-lab-a-focus-on-the-city-of-ekurhuleni-building-water-resilience-together/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unpacking-the-South-African-Wholesale-Electricity-Market-for-Business-and-Municipalities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260209T113213Z CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-agm-membership-council-2026/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NBI-AGM-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260305T092218Z CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/white-paper-event-march-2026/ LOCATION:Centurion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minister-Velenkosini-Hlabisa-of-the-Department.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260305T122811Z CREATED:20260305T090244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T122811Z UID:26583-1773828000-1773835200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-exploring-south-africas-new-energy-critical-minerals-manufacturing-and-logistics-frontier-a-northern-cape-provincial-government-showcase/ LOCATION:Sandton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exploring-South-Africas-New-Energy-Critical-Minerals-Manufacturing-and-Logistics-Frontier-–.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260302T071227Z CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-road-to-cop31-opportunities-for-business-collaboration/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/a9e4b6e7-5cca-c5cd-06d9-df85f348b7ae.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260306T065256Z CREATED:20260303T093153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T065256Z UID:26506-1774008000-1774017000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature-Positive Business DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-nature-action-accelerator-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature-positive-business/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature-Positive-Business.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260318T080131Z CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-eepbip-esco-awareness-raising-match-making-networking-session/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Invitation-EEPBIP-ESCo-Awareness-Raising-Match-Making-Networking-Session-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T091920Z CREATED:20260409T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T091920Z UID:26800-1776160800-1776169800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator: Module 2 - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-2-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T122359Z CREATED:20260331T100342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T122359Z UID:26717-1776763800-1776772800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Member Only Event - Carbon Markets in Practice: What Companies Need to Know DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-only-event-carbon-markets-in-practice-what-companies-need-to-know/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260521T054332Z CREATED:20260521T052917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T054332Z UID:27405-1779267600-1779276600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:C-Suite Roundtable: Shaping South Africa’s Sustainable Future Collectively DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/c-suite-roundtable-shaping-south-africas-sustainable-future-collectively/ LOCATION:Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\,\, La Lucia Ridge\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/C-Suite-Roundtable-Shaping-South-Africas-Sustainable-Future-Collectively.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T130843Z CREATED:20260520T063505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T130843Z UID:27374-1779438600-1779454800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nkangala district municipality Just Transition project launch DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nkangala-district-municipality-just-transition-project-launch/ LOCATION:Nkangala District Municipality\, 2A Walter Sisulu Drive\, Middelburg\, Mpumalanga\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nkangala-district-municipality.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T084958Z CREATED:20260515T054615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T084958Z UID:27249-1779787800-1779796800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Project Close Out Event: Collective Climate Action with the Private Sector DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/project-close-out-event-collective-climate-action-with-the-private-sector/ LOCATION:The Capital Empire\, 177 Empire Place\, Corner Rivonia Road\, Sandhurst\, Sandton\, GP\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collective-Climate-Action-with-the-Private-Sector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T104000 DTSTAMP:20260515T114108Z CREATED:20260505T053516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114108Z UID:26977-1779957000-1779964800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:High-Level Roundtable - Social Justice for Business: Framing Inclusion and Economic Participation DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/high-level-roundtable-social-justice-for-business-framing-inclusion-and-economic-participation/ LOCATION:Aspen Room\, New Pines Building\, 9 Gordon Hill\, Parktown\, Johannesburg\, GP\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Framing-Inclusion-and-Economic-Participation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T114127Z CREATED:20260515T055632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114127Z UID:27258-1779957000-1779966000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature Action Accelerator: Module 3 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-3-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T063437Z CREATED:20260515T060730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T063437Z UID:27273-1780401600-1780416000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Accelerating Corporate Action on GBV – Women’s Equality: Digital Access and Rights to Expression We-Dare Repository Event DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-corporate-action-on-gbv-womens-equality-digital-access-and-rights-to-expression-we-dare-repository-event/ LOCATION:Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)\, 26 Melville Road\, Illovo\, Johannesburg\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Digital-Access-and-Rights-to-Expression.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070655Z CREATED:20260602T065213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T070655Z UID:27473-1781258400-1781267400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature Action Accelerator: Module 4 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-4-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nature-Action-Accelerator.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055753Z CREATED:20260615T060823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055753Z UID:27548-1782295200-1782304200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Practical Complementarity between SBTN and TNFD DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/practical-complementarity-between-sbtn-and-tnfd/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Practical-Complementary-between-SBTN-and-TNFD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T053820Z CREATED:20260630T053208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T053820Z UID:27617-1782464400-1782478800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Bridging the Skills Gap for ESCOs and EPC Practitioners to Accelerate South Africa’s Just Energy Transition DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/bridging-the-skills-gap-for-escos-and-epc-practitioners-to-accelerate-south-africas-just-energy-transition/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bridging-the-Skills-Gap-for-ESCOs-and-EPC-Practitioners-to-Accelerate-South-Africas-Just-Energy-Transition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T150000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T101304Z CREATED:20260619T100544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T101304Z UID:27568-1783609200-1783614600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Activating Water Stewardship Through the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard) DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/activating-water-stewardship-through-the-international-water-stewardship-standard-aws-standard/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Activating-Water-Stewardship-Through-the-International-Water-Stewardship-Standard-AWS-Standard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T140643Z CREATED:20260629T134247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T140643Z UID:27599-1784192400-1784201400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI C-Suite Roundtable: Johannesburg DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-c-suite-roundtable-johannesburg/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NBI-C-Suite-Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T110000 DTSTAMP:20260722T125325Z CREATED:20260722T125011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T125325Z UID:27812-1785402000-1785409200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Operation Vulindlela II: Unlocking Business Participation in South Africa’s Reform Agenda DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-operation-vulindlela-ii-unlocking-business-participation-in-south-africas-reform-agenda/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unlocking-Business-Participation-in-South-Africas-Reform-Agenda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T110000 DTSTAMP:20260904T125222Z CREATED:20260902T070522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T125222Z UID:28363-1789117200-1789124400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: Urgent opportunity for official input - Mandatory Sustainability Reporting coming soon\, are you ready? DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/urgent-opportunity-for-official-input-mandatory-sustainability-reporting-coming-soon-are-you-ready/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0e6f13c7-70a0-4713-8055-964e3a4ca901.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T124500 DTSTAMP:20260813T132240Z CREATED:20260813T122717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T132240Z UID:28234-1789124400-1789130700@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature-Based Solutions for Addressing Business Risks DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-based-solutions-for-addressing-business-risks/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nature-Based-Solutions-for-Addressing-Business-Risks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260922T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T130348Z CREATED:20260825T132643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T130348Z UID:28291-1790065800-1790082000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Climate Talk: South Africa’s Industrial Development Strategy 2026 Opportunities for German and South African Businesses to Advance Industrial Decarbonisation DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/south-africas-industrial-development-strategy-2026-opportunities-for-german-and-south-african-businesses-to-advance-industrial-decarbonisation/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/South-Africas-Industrial-Development-Strategy-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260918T071610Z CREATED:20260910T091908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T071610Z UID:28395-1790154000-1790159400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Policy: What Does Effective GBV Prevention Look Like in Practice? DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-thought-leadership-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thought-Leadership-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260910T100817Z CREATED:20260910T100120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T100817Z UID:28413-1790933400-1790942400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Member Only Invitation - NBI Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks – energy insecurity\, water scarcity\, unemployment and inequality – are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience\, competitiveness and long-term value. \nGlobal pressures including Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG)\, investor expectations\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping competitiveness. At the same time\, significant opportunities in green economy investments\, low-carbon economies\, climate finance and large-scale skills transformation present pathways to accelerate and inclusive growth\, unlocking growth and stability. No single company can tackle these issues alone\, which is why the National Business Initiative (NBI) believes that collective action and decisive leadership at scale is required. \nAs a strategic and trusted partner to business for over 30 years\, the NBI is convening a series of exclusive\, closed-door roundtables hosted by its CEO\, Shameela Soobramoney\, the NBI Board\, and a curated group of C-Suite executives from NBI member companies\, which are also South Africa’s leading companies. These intimate conversations will focus on the business case for sustainability as a core driver of competitiveness and long-term value. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI) cordially invites you to participate in this exclusive\, roundtable session. This engagement is designed to move beyond dialogue\, enabling alignment\, identifying shared priorities and unlocking collaborative action to address systemic risks. We are pleased to welcome Khule Duma\, Portfolio Lead for Programmes and Partnerships in the Private Office of the President\, who will offer insights and demonstrate how business and government can partner more effectively to drive collective impact at scale. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Attending leaders will: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGain direct insight from the NBI\, its Board and peer executives on the strategic implications of systemic risks and sustainability for business competitiveness and resilience.\nMove beyond ideas into impact. Identify clear\, tangible opportunities that strengthen your business\, fortify your value chains and drive measurable results\, all through the power of collaboration and collective action for systemic change.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Date: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026Time: 09.00 for 09.30 – 11.30 Venue: Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\, La Lucia Ridge\, KwaZulu-Natal \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n RSVP \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hosted by: URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/member-only-invitation-nbi-membership-council-2026/ LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NBI-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR